cant keep a idle

[russeller]

tryed all kinds of things and i cant seem to keep a idle since i replaced the pionts she will stay running at a higher rpm but when i slow it down she will die and i have to have the choke on everytime i have to restart and then put it in the middle on automatic and then i can go agian really is a pain to put her on the trailer like that

 

[russeller]

Re: cant keep a idle

sorry 66 rude 40 hp

 

[Paul Moir]

Re: cant keep a idle

I'm tellin' ya russeller, it's got to be the carb - choke adds more gas, and it's not getting enough gas because the carb is plugged up with dirt.<br /><br />But if you want to put your mind at ease about the points setting, borrow a timing light and hook it up to a battery. Then clip the pickup to one of the sparkplug leads and start the engine. Point the light up under the flywheel on the right hand side where you see two marks spaced about 1/4" apart on the magneto plate. You should see a mark on the flywheel that 'appears' between the two lines. Then try the other spark plug lead.<br />This should confirm your work there.

 

[russeller]

Re: cant keep a idle

ok i am waiting for the carb. kit but why would it have done it all of sudding ? after the points were replaced ?

 

[Paul Moir]

Re: cant keep a idle

Ah, I see what you mean. I'm betting on coincedance.<br />You see, you cannot really have your timing that far out on this engine before your spark gets really weak. The flywheel magnet must be in just the right position when the points open for a strong and healthy, 3/8"+ spark. But if you want, confirm it with a timing light. I always do with my own work when setting up the magneto - I can never seem to get the gap just so.<br />And I don't think it's carburation synchronization (link&sync) because the pickup isn't opening the throttle plate at idle throttle positions. Basically, you're just adjusting the spark advance at that point.

 

[russeller]

Re: cant keep a idle

does the manual tell me how to doo all this ? seems a little hard for me a first timer on boats but if i can work ona a car i think i could do this

 

[Scuda11]

Re: cant keep a idle

looking forward to hearing how you make out Russ, I am looking to do the same myself and I am an amateur.