Here is a quick tip when setting the dwell on your Citroen Traction Avant 11B, the 11BL, or the 15/6. It also works on your Citroen D Model, both 3 main and 5 main bearing models. You can use it for the Citroen GS and pre 1982 GSA or the Citroen SM as well. It even works for the Citroen CX. For that matter, it works for any Citroen model that you may have that is equipped with a distributor with points.

This method can also be used on any car, truck, or motorcycle out there that has a distributor with points.

Assuming you have set the timing and the gap on the points it is now time to set the Dwell. Here are the steps to follow:

• Remove the distributor cap.

• Remove your spark plugs.

• Pull the coil wire from your Citroen’s coil.

• Make sure your Citroen’s transmission is in neutral.

Now connect up your dwell meter. If you have a Citroen D Model you can use the nice little starter relay that is located on the positive post of the battery.

If you are not setting the dwell on a Citroen D Model, then you want to use a remote starter trigger switch that is available at the same auto parts store that you obtained your dwell meter from.

Now we will assume you have a good starter and a fully charged battery.

Get your favorite small, flat blade screwdriver in hand. Flip on your ignition. So with your Citroen’s ignition on, your favorite small flat blade screwdriver on the points adjusting screw in the distributor and the dwell meter turned on, push the relay or starter trigger button and turn the engine over.

As you will notice with the spark plugs removed, the Citroen engine is able to turn over quite quickly with no compression. In fact it will turn over fast enough for you to see what the dwell is and adjust it very quickly.

So hopefully this little tip will let you adjust your Citroen dwell accurately and in a very short amount of time, without having to turn the engine on and off to take your distributor cap on and off.

Best of luck, and please leave your comments and questions.

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