Armature plate removal on 6hp Johnson

[fishermanms]

While I'm waiting on a float for the carb to get here, I wanna go ahead and install points, condensers and coils. I was just wondering if I can remove the armature plate with the points, condensers and coils still intact?? Then I could move the armature plate with everything intact from the garage to the bar in the house so I can study all of it with better light and A/C. And while in there I can install the points and condensers. I think I will probally need to install the coils while in the garage with the armature plate mounted back on the motor??? There is no place in the house where I can do all the work. And I dont have a shop. The garage is my shop.... Any suggestions and will this work??? Thanks.... Fishermanms

 

[grid]

Re: Armature plate removal on 6hp Johnson

You can do everything more easily with the plate still installed, including point-setting, and any variance due to wear. Leave it all together.

 

[F_R]

Re: Armature plate removal on 6hp Johnson

Of course. There are four phillips head screws near the center. Two go through the coils. They are captive, meaning you just unscrew them several turns and they'll turn loose of the ratainer but stay in the plate. Then disconnect the throttle arm and free up any wires, and lift it off.

The coils' laminated cores ends are to be aligned flush with the machined posts on the armature plate where they sit. You can do all that in the house. Naturally, you have to have it on the motor to set the points.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Armature plate removal on 6hp Johnson

this is a bigger motor but is essentially what you will be looking at. these coils are toast by the way.

 

[fishermanms]

Re: Armature plate removal on 6hp Johnson

THanks for the reply's and information. I elect to remove the armature plate with everything intact and bring it in the house. ... Yes Sir Re.. Those coils in tha pic make mine look new... mine are cracked but not burn up... I think I can handle this task but should I run into a problem... I will be sure to call on yall again. This place is the place to be when you need help ... Appreciate it... Fishermanms