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Before putting the dust cover back on the points box,
clean the points by sliding lint free paper back and forth
between the contacts. Manually, open the points when
removing the paper to eliminate paper fibers from
remaining between the contact points (diag. 27).
Fixed Timed System (External coil)
This system has the contact points and condenser
mounted under the flywheel with the laminations and coil
mounted outside the flywheel. This system is identified
by the square hole in the stator, the round configuration
of the coil, and on older coils, the word "Grey Key" is
stamped on the coil to identify the proper flywheel key to
be used. When ordering an external coil for replacement
from Tecumseh Products, a solid state module will be
received as a replacement. The new module will be
supplied with the proper flywheel key (diag. 28).
Torque down the stator bolts to secure the stator in place.
Next, rotate the crankshaft until the point arm is resting
on the high side of the ignition cam. Set the point gap at
.020" (.508 mm), by loosening the screw on the movable
point, and insert a .020" (.508 mm) feeler gauge between
the contact points (diag. 29). Tighten the screw on the
movable point and then recheck the point gap. Be sure to
clean contact points with lint free paper (diag. 27).
NOTE: The flywheel key used on engines with an external
coil and points looks similar to the solid state key, however,
timing will be effected if the wrong key is used.
Reinstall the proper flywheel key, flywheel, washer and
torque down the flywheel nut to specification. Reinstall
the external coil and set the proper air gap to .0125" (.3175
mm) using air gap gauge, part # 670297 between the
magnets and laminations and torque the mounting screws
to specification. Remove the air gap gauge and rotate
the flywheel to check for any possible striking points. If
none are found, the air gap is set correctly and the timing
procedure is completed (diag. 30).
Solid State Ignition Timing
Timing is set using a .0125" (.3175 mm) air gap gauge
(Part No. 670297). Loosen the two hold-down screws,
insert the .0125" (.3175 mm) remove semi-color gauge
between the laminations and the magnet on the flywheel.
Slide the solid state ignition assembly against the air gap
gauge and the flywheel magnet. Torque the two hold down
screws to the correct specification and remove the air
gap gauge. Rotate the flywheel one full revolution to check
for any possible striking points. If none are found, the air
gap is set correctly and the timing procedure is completed
(diag. 30).
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LINT FREE PAPER
.0125
(.3175 mm)