Using a pencil how do you gap the distributor points for a 1977 Toyota Chinook?

To gap the distributor points on a 1977 Toyota Chinook using a pencil, first, remove the distributor cap to access the points. Then, take a clean pencil and insert it between the open points while turning the engine until the points are fully open. Adjust the gap to the manufacturer's specification (usually around 0.016 inches) by loosening the screws on the points and moving them as needed. Finally, remove the pencil and recheck the gap before reassembling the distributor cap.