lube wick on ignition points fd-11

[turtles11756]

hello while replacing ignition wires the part that holds felt wick to lube cam near ignition points fell out and I'm not seeing how it goes back in also what do i do with the lube wicks that come with the new (bombardier) pn 172522 tune up kit ? . I'm trying to get everything back in the way it came out. the new ignition wires (routed just the way they were in 1957') , coils, points, are in and i have a spark just need to set points and make sure lube wicks are in correct. thanks you have been so much help i catch on slow but sure . this job was not getting done without this forum or paying someone to do it

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: lube wick on ignition points fd-11

Notice the shape of the retainer that holds the wick. Now, examine the bosses that the coils attach to...... one of them is shaped exactly like the retainer. INsert the wick in the retainer, then set it on the proper shaped boss.

(Point Setting Of Magneto Models)
(J. Reeves)

Set the points as follows. Have the flywheel key aligned with the fiber rubber portion of the ignition points. Adjust the gap so that a .020 gauge will pass thru but a .022 will not. Should there be any question of the points being dirty (touching the contact with your finger would cause them to be dirty), clean them with a small brush and acetone or lacquer thinner.

NOTE: Should the operating cam have a small portion on it with the word "SET" imprinted, align this portion with the fiber rubbing portion instead of the flywheel key.

 

[turtles11756]

Re: lube wick on ignition points fd-11

i see where the retainer fits now how does the wick renmain in place ? thankyou

 

[F_R]

Re: lube wick on ignition points fd-11

The wick slides into the slot in the retainer, and lays against the flat (inside) side of the retainer. Then the wick is mashed between the retainer and mag plate post when you put the retainer on the post. The coil holds it down.