The Operator's Manual for my '48 says as part of a good engine tune-up:

"Separate the points and inspect them for being pitted or badly burned. Clean the points with a breaker point file. If the points do not clean up with a few strokes of the file they should be replaced."

It doesn't say how often this should be done.


1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet

34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.