1972 18HP Evinrude Tune UP Help

billmc47

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Son picked up tune up kit: points and condenser plugs. I went to put the points in and realized I don't know the point gap. I also don't see a lobe on the crankshaft? So any help appreciated.
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tashasdaddy

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Re: 1972 18HP Evinrude Tune UP Help

.020 is the gap, it's not much of a lobe.
 

billmc47

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Re: 1972 18HP Evinrude Tune UP Help

Is there a trick to knowing where the points should open at?
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Re: 1972 18HP Evinrude Tune UP Help

If you set the gap at .020" on the peak of the cam (maximum opening) the points will break at the correct dwell angle, Bill.

Set the timing according to the Service Manual that you really need if you don't have it yet.

www.outboardbooks.com has reprints of the original.
 

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Re: 1972 18HP Evinrude Tune UP Help

I have a service manual coming, won't be here till the middle of next week. Didn't know I had to set the timing. Is thgis hard to do and do I need any special tools?
BillMC
 

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Re: 1972 18HP Evinrude Tune UP Help

If you set the points at .020 at the peak of the crankshaft cam lobe, your iginition timing will be properly set.
 

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Re: 1972 18HP Evinrude Tune UP Help UPDATE

Re: 1972 18HP Evinrude Tune UP Help UPDATE

Put new points in today. Running smother. I still think the low idle speed adjustment needs tweaked. Hoping for some lake time tomorrow just to check it out. Fishing will be a bounus.
BillMc
 
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