Ignition problems with pick up circuit

Sorry MD .008 is correct. However, this brings up a good point........check that the shaft is not bent or other damage, or worn shaft bushings is not causing strike damage. Examine the ends of the reluctor tips

Also when setting gap, the vacuum advance can and does cause this to change as the breaker plate moves on it's pivot

Your talking Electronic ignition right? I have always set mine at .080 never had a problem what so ever. .008 is less than my valve lash.