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November 16, 2019 at 5:31 pm
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The Atwater-Kent ignition system uses a spring loaded hammer to trigger the points to close. It happens so fast that you cannot see it with the naked eye. If you put on some magnifying glasses and look closely, you can glimpse a view of the action. The points are set at .009 inches and the only way to do any adjusting is to add or subtract the shims that are on the point end, with the screw. You should be able to see the shims there. Do NOT bend the long arm of the points. Usually the contacts just need a good cleaning. The Atwater-Kent is a good system and produces a great spark.
Rick