1957 evinrude 18 fastwin point and plug gap?

driftwood1 · #1 August 24th, 2006, 09:18 PM

Just got done putting coils points and condencer in.I know the point gap is 20 thou.Do I set the points at the open spot by lining up key with point rub.It says top close to it and I want to make sure.What is the spark plug gap for j6c spark plugs thanks almost have it put back together to try Driftwood!

R.Johnson · #2 August 24th, 2006, 09:49 PM

You've got it. set the plug gap at .030

sundede · #3 August 27th, 2006, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by R.Johnson

You've got it. set the plug gap at .030

sundede · #4 August 27th, 2006, 02:45 AM

You are ahead of me! 1957 johnson 18 hp! My lower unit had a broken impeller hsng. stud. I had fun getting the flywheel off, I could read the .20 setting for the points and the TOP A. on the cam. The (A) is an arrow, so I believe that is set point. My condensor & points looked good so I cleaned and set them.I have till Fri. to get paid so I can buy coils. Stud should be out by then. I had to free the over rev limit arm It blocked throttle. i also readjusted the throttle ring? for more open throttle while I was in there to make clean the wire end for the new coils.I took apart the tiller and was happy to fix it with a washer and grease. Bet you know just what I am saying! Plug was j6cgot equivalent Bosch uncle says .030 see ya. Kevin

tashasdaddy · #5 August 27th, 2006, 05:28 AM

sundede, it will work with bosch, but rudes prefer champion. i've got a '55 15hp, i run every weedkend, use Joe Reeve carb settings in the engine faq forum to set up the carbs.