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Dwell Angle Check And Visual Check Of Pick-Up Coil Assembly

Check trigger wheel and pick-up assembly for damage. Also check visually for air gap between trigger wheel and pick-up coil. See Figure. If damaged or if air gap is not to specifications, replace distributor (if components cannot be replaced individually). Check dwell angle and compare with specifications. If not within specifications, repeat Pick-Up Coil Resistance, Short and Visual Checks. If OK, then replace control module.

Dwell Angle & Air Gap Specifications

Application Dwell Angle @ RPM Air Gap In. (mm)
BMW 32-53°@1500 014-.028 (.36-.72)
Fiat Strada & X1/9 (1) .012-0.019.3-.5)
Mercedes-Benz 7.25°@(2) (3)
Porsche
  911SC (1) (1)
  928 25-39°@1500 (1)
Saab 60-80°@(1) (1)
Volvo
  4-Cylinder 45-63°@1500 (1)
  6-Cylinder 45-60°@1500 (1)
(1) Specification not available from manufacturer.
(2) At cranking speed.
(3) Not adjustable.