Assume that you used the little ring-like gaskets when you hooked up the exhaust. Best way to check for leaks is to hold your hand by the manifold-downpipe joint when the car is first started and the pipes aren't hot.

Now is the time to get the dwell right. If you set the point gap at .012" it will be close. Then time it to around 8 deg btdc w/o the vacuum.

Also make sure you have no vacuum leaks - all fittings on the intake manifold and carb either used or plugged.

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Chuck Taylor
Falls Church VA
'66 200, '66 230SL, '96 SL500. Sold: '81 380SL, '86 300E, '72 250C, '95 C220, 3 '84 280SL's '90 420SEL, '72 280SE, '73 280C, '78 280SE, '70 280SL, '77 450SL, '85 380SL, '87 560SL, '85 380SL, '72 350SL, '96 S500 Coupe