1965 evinrude 5.5 timing question

[orrellblue]

hi everyone first time poster on an excellent site could any one tell me what position the stator plate should be in when i set the points on my 5.5 angler ? many thanks orrellblue

 

[Vic.S]

Re: 1965 evinrude 5.5 timing question

You set points so that they are the specified gap when they are open to their widest extent.

But see the item "Coils and Points" in Tashasdaddy's "Top secret file" sticky