geoff@beesvax.UUCP (09/29/83)
In response to the problem with a 1970 Toyota that needed its points adjusted every month: I have a 1969 Toyota Corolla 1100 (which I call the Sh*t-Car) and have experienced similar problems, ever since I have owned it. Basically, this is the typical scenario: At some point, I will replace the points, using a dwell meter and proper lubricant on the rubbing block of the points. More often than not, it will soon go out of tune, due to the rubbing block wearing down. I will repeat this two or three more times, using the same points. Finally I will get fed up with it, toss my "new" points and get another set from a different manufacturer. The second one will normally work fine and last for about a year (I'm lazy and don't like to tune up my car very often). To make a long story short... It appears that the problem is with the points. About two years ago, I had to replace the distributor; but the problem did not go away. Being terrible at keeping records, I don't remember who makes the bad points or who makes the good points. I avoid going to the Toyota dealer and am unsure of the quality of their points. I have never had this problem with any other car including a 1971 Toyota Corolla or a 1977 Corona. G.T.Masaki Team Tool Racing