Points Setting 40HP Johnson

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Mike Strawn

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Hi, I have a 1976 Johnson 40HP. I have replaced the points, condensors, and ignition coils. I want to be sure the points are opening at the correct spot. Is there a way to do this without having the "timing fixture" tool shown in the Seloc manual?
 
Joe Reeves

Joe Reeves

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Re: Points Setting 40HP Johnson

Mike.... Have the fiber rubbing portion of the points lined up with the flywheel key, then set that particular set of points so that a .020 feeler gauge passes through but that a .022 will not.<br /><br />Also be sure to torque that flywheel nut when you're finished to exactly 105 foot pounds. Any less will result in a sheared flywheel key and damge to the crankshaft and flywheel tapers.
 
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Mike Strawn

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Re: Points Setting 40HP Johnson

Thank you so much Joe. I believed that you would have the answer for that one. Good health to you and yours.<br />Mike Strawn.
 
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