OMC 3.0 Point Replacement

Slimmer

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This is really crazy and I was wondering if any one else has had this problem. I have replaced about 20 sets of points in my day and never had this problem before. I put new points in my OMC 3.0 gaped them @ .019" NO START! Regaped, NO START! Regaped one more time, NO START! Put old points in, gaped @ .019" Started right up! Bought another set of points and the exact same thing happened!! I have never had bad points off the shelf before. The only differance between the new and old points is (GET THIS) the old set has a little pad with greese that rides on the cam and luberacates it. I know this has nothing to do with it BUT??? Strange Days Indeed!! Any one else heard of this? :confused:
 

akriverrat

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Re: OMC 3.0 Point Replacement

had this problem when they sold me wrong set for application. are these from omc?
 

Slimmer

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Re: OMC 3.0 Point Replacement

Yes, both sets. One set came in a kit with rotor button and condensor.
 

akriverrat

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Re: OMC 3.0 Point Replacement

try gapping to .014? you know they are opening...but are they closing?
 

Slimmer

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Re: OMC 3.0 Point Replacement

Gapped the old ones the exact same way, and they worked. Would there be any differance?
 

elpaso

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Re: OMC 3.0 Point Replacement

Drag a very fine emory cloth through<br />new points - they have a protective<br />coating on them.<br />Very common problem.
 

elpaso

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Re: OMC 3.0 Point Replacement

After emory cloth soak a business card in<br />alcohol and drag through points - removes<br />any oil.
 

Slimmer

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Re: OMC 3.0 Point Replacement

Didn't think of that. Will try (just never had to do that before with new points)Thanks for the tip!!
 
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