ignitions got me stumped

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Erocks1283

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hi guys i've got an '82 140 its been sitting for the last 3 years due to needing repairs (no time or no $) anyway short st ory long i went to start it after making the repairs to the lower unit and no spark. So my question is how do i check the breaker points? i've gone through the manual and it doesn't expain it or im missing it. i went throug the adults only sticky and i was able to narrow it down the the points ,but how do i set the dwell (also not in the manuali think) if anyone could direct me that would be great!
 
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Re: ignitions got me stumped

After setting for 3 years, put in new points and condenser. The points get corroded and glazed over and don't make contact. Cleaning only helps for a short time. Basically, give it a complete tuneup. Set the point dwell, then timing.
If you look up in the stickies (first threads in the forum) there is info on troubleshooting and repairing points ignition systems.
 
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Re: ignitions got me stumped

Dwell is not set,per se but is determined by the gap of the points and is expressed in number of degrees usually 28-34 with a point gap of .022
 
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Re: ignitions got me stumped

Personally, I never set points with a feeler gauge. I have always used a dwell meter (analog) and set the dwell while cranking the engine over and watching the meter.

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Re: ignitions got me stumped

One alternative, get a pertronics electronic ignition and enjoy faster starts, better fuel economy, and better performance that never needs maintenence! A little more expensive, but easy install.....
 
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Re: ignitions got me stumped

i know its a temporary fix ,but i took a razor and lightly scraped the faces of the points and voiala she fired right up so i shall get a new set. just hate to buy parts when im not sure thats all thanks for the help. she'll be water ready before next weekend!
 
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