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Been a while but totally rebuilt Atlas engine mostly to clean out (non-detergent oil) and to stop oil leaks. When attempting to get ignition timed my test light would turn off half way around the point cam. The reference book said point gap was to be .012 - .015. If I increased it to .018 the light stayed on until the proper position when it was supposed to turn off. There was plenty of room for more adjustment. The bearings and shaft were a close fit. So was the reference book wrong or bad point cam? This gives you one more thing tock hope it helps someone! Knock on wood I'm up and running!

[QUOTE="mean gene, post: 551845, member: 12436"] Been a while but totally rebuilt Atlas engine mostly to clean out (non-detergent oil) and to stop oil leaks. When attempting to get ignition timed my test light would turn off half way around the point cam. The reference book said point gap was to be .012 - .015. If I increased it to .018 the light stayed on until the proper position when it was supposed to turn off. There was plenty of room for more adjustment. The bearings and shaft were a close fit. So was the reference book wrong or bad point cam? This gives you one more thing tock hope it helps someone! Knock on wood I'm up and running! [/QUOTE]