Link & Sync and Timing on Type II CD Flywheel Magneto Ignition With Sensor Coil

[WriterCJ]

Hi,

I'm struggling to get my head around the relationship between timing and link & sync on an Evinrude 1989 20HP E20ELCEM.

I don't have an OEM manual, trying to get by with a SELOC, but while the link and sync bit makes sense there's very little in way of explanation around setting timing / spark advance -- whether it needs doing, how and when to do it, etc.

Here's where I struggle. Early in the manual, when describing the different types of ignition system covered, it states:

"Breaker points are NOT used in the magneto capacitor discharge (CD) ignition systems."

Then later, when it's talking about synchronisation (link & sync) for the type II CD system with sensor coils it says:

"Timing is NOT adjustable with a flywheel CD magneto system. The timing is controlled by the point setting."

But didn't they already say that there ARE no points...?

My head hurts.

What else do I need to do re. timing apart from the link & sync?

Another part of the manual mentions using a timing light to set the spark advance via a spark advance screw, but it doesn't explain where to find said screw, or give enough details on the procedure for doing it.

Any pointers / advice greatly appreciated.

Cheers,

Calvin!

 

[oldcatamount]

Re: Link & Sync and Timing on Type II CD Flywheel Magneto Ignition With Sensor Coil

Re: Link & Sync and Timing on Type II CD Flywheel Magneto Ignition With Sensor Coil

Take a look at the "Top Secret File" at the top of this page. Read what Joe Reeves says about timing a motor.

 

[WriterCJ]

Re: Link & Sync and Timing on Type II CD Flywheel Magneto Ignition With Sensor Coil

Re: Link & Sync and Timing on Type II CD Flywheel Magneto Ignition With Sensor Coil

Take a look at the "Top Secret File" at the top of this page. Read what Joe Reeves says about timing a motor.

Thanks... will check it out.