Joe Reeves, If you have a chance, could you look my last entry in this thread?

[mrc]

I would really appreciate it.<br /><br /> http://www.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=17;t=017416 <br /><br />Thanks in advance,<br />Mike

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: Joe Reeves, If you have a chance, could you look my last entry in this threa

Re: Joe Reeves, If you have a chance, could you look my last entry in this threa

Mrc3.... I read that post and the question. There's no need to be constantly removing and reinstalling the flywheel. Simply set the points on the highest portion of the lobe to .010 .<br /><br />There is nothing more one can do to the points. If I've overlooked the question and am in error, let me know here.

 

[mrc]

Re: Joe Reeves, If you have a chance, could you look my last entry in this threa

Re: Joe Reeves, If you have a chance, could you look my last entry in this threa

Thanks for responding. The problem I have is that the motor ran better at<br />mid to low RPM's before I set em to .01. In the OMC service manual they<br />talk about setting the timing at 4500 RPM in gear. Which I believe will only<br />effect the full advance timing correct? Which would not do much for my <br />low RPM ignition woes induced by my setting of the points. <br /><br />I'm probably missing something here, can you suggest what?<br /><br />Thanks again,<br />Mike

 

[mrc]

Re: Joe Reeves, If you have a chance, could you look my last entry in this threa

Re: Joe Reeves, If you have a chance, could you look my last entry in this threa

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[Joe Reeves]

Re: Joe Reeves, If you have a chance, could you look my last entry in this threa

Re: Joe Reeves, If you have a chance, could you look my last entry in this threa

The timing pertains strictly to full throttle, full spark advace timing. I can't imagine why the correct point setting would interfere with the engines idle. Double check the setting on all of the lobes. There will be times that one lobe causes a tighter setting then others. Use the lobe that allows you to insert and remove the .010 feeler gauge freely.

 

[mrc]

Re: Joe Reeves, If you have a chance, could you look my last entry in this threa

Re: Joe Reeves, If you have a chance, could you look my last entry in this threa

Thanks again Joe,<br /> I'm afraid I don't understand what the "lobes" are.<br /><br /> I set both points to .01 with the gauge slipping freely and it ran rather <br /> poorly.<br /><br /> Tonight I pulled the flywheel and opened up the points "two clicks"<br /> (The screws to adjust the points apear to have detents, perhaps 1/8 turn or so)<br /> I'd guess they are at about .012-.013 or so now.<br /><br /> Engine ran MUCH better. Gained about 70 RPM WOT and smooth through<br /> the throttle range.<br /><br /> I've arranged to borrow a timing light Wednesday to check the WOT timing.<br /> Provided thats not too far off am I okay to run it like this? The phrase "a two <br /> runs best right before it blows a piston" comes to mind<br /><br />Thanks again for your time.<br />Mike

 

[mrc]

Re: Joe Reeves, If you have a chance, could you look my last entry in this threa

Re: Joe Reeves, If you have a chance, could you look my last entry in this threa

Think I just figured out the "lobe"... ie the bulge in the crankshaft that drives<br />the points?<br /><br />Mike

 

[mrc]

Re: Joe Reeves, If you have a chance, could you look my last entry in this threa

Re: Joe Reeves, If you have a chance, could you look my last entry in this threa

Joe, question on the relation ship between the points and the spark.<br /><br />Is the spark on the opening or closing of the points in this ignition system?<br /><br />What relationship is there between the point gap and strength or duration of the<br />spark?<br /><br />Thanks again,<br />Mike