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Whats a better result- using the ohmeter to tell you exactly when they open? Or .020 feeler gauges

I have been using the richards outboard timing tool, lining up each cylinder 'T' and 'B' between the 2x hashmarks on the side of the magneto plate. With the timing tool in the center of the hashmarks, it is supposed to bring each piston to TDC, at which point I adjust the points to .020. Maybe...

For the points- I am worried the cam lobe is worn down too much. ie, if im setting .020 at TDC, and the points dont close at base circle on cam, then the lobe is actually less than .020 tall? Whats your opinion on choke + throttle relationship for a cold start? Full choke full throttle? Or...

Sounds like my points not being closed is a big possible solution. Not sure how to to that But it doesnt solve the issue of fuel coming out the intake side when I pull start/why no fuel reaching plugs?

Thank you for responding. I can’t figure out how to get the points to be closed? I purchased the ignition kit from Marine Engine for this HP and year (came with brand new points and condensers). OEM right? I have OEM coils (4.56ohms) and brand new sierra coils (10.25ohms). Wasnt sure why the...

Hi there, just completed a full rebuild. Has good compression. Confirmed spark. Brand new points. Brand new coils + condensers. Points set to .020. Confirmed fuel reaches carb. Here are the issues happening: - i am getting zero “chug” or “cough” when trying to start - when i pull start, fuel...

Thank you so much. Very helpful

Freaking gold right here man. Insane. Thanks so much

Copy on 24:1 thank you I made sure the plugs were grounded to the block when i checked spark Are the points supposed to be open or closed until its time to open to .020? Can i have bad coils even if they show good continuity?

I checked with a multimeter and I have continuity from the primary and secondary windings off the coil all the way to the center electrode of the spark plug, measures about 4.5ohms, not too bad, however it still wont produce spark! Motor wont turn over. I made it pitch black in the garage and...

understood. thank you for the clarification on this. very helpful

Understood, thank you for your reply. I will use combination ohmmeter and richards tool and .020... im sure that will land some good results. thanks

Ack. Thanks. Is the IDEAL end result always .020 no matter the method?

yeah i have the points tool from richardsoutboards.com. But i also saw people using the .020 feeler gauge method so if less than .020 causes a weak spark, why do people love the VOM method? I tried it and i was worried because the gap is definitely smaller than .020 using that method

Hello there, please link the thread to this if it already exists. Regarding: 1962 evinrude 18hp fastwin points gap setting My evinrude service manual says set the gap .020 and so that .022 CANT fit. However ive seen many videos of people using the ohm setting (resistance check) on their...

@Pappy you are the fricken man. Solved it. It was the plate with the curved slot + square nut behind. See picture. I had to adjust that properly. I tested the shifter + rotated the crank and everything is 100%. THANK YOU. I OWE YOU A BEER Now to figure out this fuel pump line issue.....

@Pappy Which screws specifically in this picture?

Thank you for the reply. - yes made sure the fulcrum screw is in place. Like i mentioned, i can currently verify the gearcase is working properly. With the shifter lock removed- i can hand rotate the crankshaft while shifting the gears and watch the prop move into reverse, neutral, and forward -...

Good morning, I have been working on rebuilding this 62' evinrude 18hp and am running into 2 issues: 1) I finished connecting the lower unit and went to connect the shifter lock. The shifter lock F/N/R dimples wont perfectly align with each gear. Did I not properly "calibrate" the shifter lock...

hey Adam_Mac84- you still monitoring this?