how do i set points?

[Jet Star]

how do i set/gap points? right now the fly wheel is off i have a rachet on the top nut to "rotate the flywheel " but the points arent opening.

 

[dehydrated]

Re: how do i set points?

when the cam is rubbing points you adjust with screw to get point gap you need tighten screw down rotate till points hit cam again check gap thats about all there is to it good luck

 

[Bifflefan]

Re: how do i set points?

when the cam is rubbing points you adjust with screw to get point gap you need tighten screw down rotate till points hit cam again check gap thats about all there is to it good luck

Well not really all,
Then you have to put it back together and check the dwell with a dwell meter to get it adjusted into spec.
A feeler gauge is just to get you in the ball park to get the engine started to use the dwell meter to get it right.
You can use the starter to crank the engine and check the dwell without it running, it better than a feeler gauge, but its not as good as having it running.

 

[14ftgrumman]

Re: how do i set points?

What engine ae you inquiring about?

Don't know how to use a dwell meter with an older 2 cyl, 2 cycle outboard.

 

[Jet Star]

Re: how do i set points?

ok thanks guys i didnt realize it was the cam that was oval that opened and closed point. dont have a dwell meter but should be able to set them good with feeler guage the motor is a 63' 28hp. i actuall just eyeballed the points when i set them and the morot is running now

 

[dehydrated]

Re: how do i set points?

glad to see it running for you wish all things were that simple