Setting points

[jbabcock]

Just wondering if it matters what position the throttle handle is in when resetting point gaps on older motors sometimes i set them and the motor works great other time i set them and them seem sluggish not sure if throttle position has anything to do with this.


Thank you
James

 

[RogersJetboat454]

Re: Setting points

Throttle position does not matter.

All the throttle position does is time WHEN the points open and close in relation to the piston(s) position.
Throttle position does not change how far open or closed (what you're adjusting) the points are when the eccentric is at "TOP".

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: Setting points

Just wondering if it matters what position the throttle handle is in when resetting point gaps on older motors sometimes i set them and the motor works great other time i set them and them seem sluggish not sure if throttle position has anything to do with this.Thank you. James

You should only need to set them once. As Roger states, the throttle position doesn't matter.

(Point Setting Of Magneto Models)
(J. Reeves)

Set the points as follows. Have the flywheel key aligned with the fiber rubbing portion of the ignition points. Adjust the gap so that a .020 gauge will pass thru but a .022 will not. Should there be any question of the points being dirty (touching the contact with your finger would cause them to be dirty), clean them with a small brush and acetone or lacquer thinner.

NOTE 1: Should the operating cam have a small portion on it with the word "SET" imprinted, align this portion with the fiber rubbing portion instead of the flywheel key.

NOTE 2: Should the cam have the word TOP embossed on the top of it, that is a cam that could be installed upside down and this is simply telling you which side is up. It is not a position where one would set the points.