4 HP Evinrude Contact Points/Plugs Help

[countingman]

I have a model 4306C Evinrude 4HP (serial E0007176) built in 1973 that I'm tuning-up. What I would like to know is what is the gap setting on the <u>contact points</u>, and what is the gap for the <u>spark plugs</u>? (I'm using Champion J6C plugs) And is there a source for getting reprints of the original manuals? Also, what is the fuel to oil ratio that I should use for this motor?<br /><br />Many thanks!

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: 4 HP Evinrude Contact Points/Plugs Help

Points set to .020, to be set when the flywheel key is aligned with the fiber rubbing portion of the points.<br /><br />Plugs set to .030 (J6C plugs are correct).<br /><br />Mixture is to be 50/1<br /><br />Gearcase uses HiVis (80/90w) lube (Wal*Mart, K-Mart, etc)

 

[countingman]

Re: 4 HP Evinrude Contact Points/Plugs Help

Many, Many, thanks. Should I put any lubricant on the cam for the points? I see that there is a felt pad...

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: 4 HP Evinrude Contact Points/Plugs Help

New points comes with a new lubricated pad. If using the old one, one drop of oil would be fine.

 

[countingman]

Re: 4 HP Evinrude Contact Points/Plugs Help

Thanks for the help. I grew-up in Winter Haven, which mustn't be far from where you are.