144ci points gap?

[1962falcon]

What do I gap the points at on my 144ci engine?

 

[early ford fan]

shop manual says 0.024-0.026

 

[Mercury Mike]

For the 144/170/200 points, use a matchbook cover to set it. They're exactly 0.025". =) Always used to keep one in my glove box when my old mustang was still on a points system.