points and condensor ?

alber

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okay it's been a month and the guy still hasn't came by to tune-up my boat... and hasn't called to let me know anything... so i'm gonna attempt to do it myself.. it's a 1987 mercruiser 2.5l 4cyl.. my ? is before i removed the condensor wire and wire going to points it looked like they were in the slot togethr or back to back. as i was taking a pic the battery was going dead. is that the right way or does the condensor wire go to the outside left behind plastic tab and the wire for the points on the other side of plastic, any help is appreciated... my neighbor has dwell meter, remote starter etc.. to do the job so hopefully and this being my first time trying this i hope it goes well. i have been reading alot on here in and about the tune-up section and i have my manual that has the specs etc.... oh i'm sure it's not going to be easy but i'm willing to tackle it...
another ? it says to hook 1 wire on the slave selanoid where is that located...
thanks
 

Lyle29464

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Re: points and condensor ?

They can touch back to back. Just be sure when your done they are not grounded until the points closed.
 
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alber

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Re: points and condensor ?

lyle29464, thanks for replying.. yeah that's how they looked when i took them out....
 

alber

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Re: points and condensor ?

eric, thanks for 'all' the info it's very useful... u guys r a great help to newbies.... thanks again...
 
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