383 single point ignition points gap spec?

[Moparman01]

Just want to know what the propper points gap should be for 68 383 single point ignition? I have a brand new distributer i want to put in my 68 Charger, it's not converted over to electronic, but the new points need to be gapped and i have know idea what the spec is. I bought a Pertronix conversion kit but summit sent me the wrong kit (they said i must have ordered the wrong one but i don't think i did and it was to late to send it back) so rather than buy another kit i bought new points and condensor to throw in it, i dunno how much longer the car is gonna be on the road before i yank it off to restore so for now i don't wanna spend a ton of money on it, i'm sure i will be spending enough later lol. Thanks for the help.

[histoy]

Gap is 0.017" and dwell is 30 degrees.

[Moparman01]

Gap is 0.017" and dwell is 30 degrees.

Dwell?? Forgive me but i have no idea how to set that or even what exactly it means. I have electronic ignition in my other cars, i've never messed with the points stuff before.

[histoy]

Dwell is the number of degrees of distributor rotation while the points are in the closed position.  It is checked using a dwell meter, and is a check of the accuracy of your point gap.   The coil windings are being saturated with electricity while the points are in the closed (dwell) position.  If you don't have a dwell meter, just be sure to do a good job of adjusting point gap.  Set the gap at the high point of the cam lobe, and be sure that the feeler gauge is flat (parallel) with the 2 surfaces of the points.  If the gauge is cocked, the gap and dwell will be off.  Also be sure to apply a light film of distributor cam lube to help keep the points at the proper gap.  Good luck!