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Quote from: Trigger on February 10, 2023, 08:49:31 AMQuote from: Oddjob on February 09, 2023, 07:42:33 PMIt just seemed to read that way Graham, put the plate in the middle of its adjustment and then use the point gap to time it up is how I read itAny mention of a atrobe means timing to me, dwell meter would mean gapMaybe you should pop around and show me how to set up points. Maybe my strobe light is no good. You could advise me on if i need a Hondaman box of tricks or that i need to change to electronic ignition. while you are here you could advise me on how to rebore cylinder's, insert valve guides, change valve seats, re grind valve seats to the correct spec, skim heads, alloy weld cases and do fin repairs and so on. I would love someone to be able come and show me how to set the points and timing properly. But if there's a good tutorial (vid or other) somewhere that can be recommended in all ears! P.s Hackaweek was my original YouTube tutor so I used his technique
Quote from: Oddjob on February 09, 2023, 07:42:33 PMIt just seemed to read that way Graham, put the plate in the middle of its adjustment and then use the point gap to time it up is how I read itAny mention of a atrobe means timing to me, dwell meter would mean gapMaybe you should pop around and show me how to set up points. Maybe my strobe light is no good. You could advise me on if i need a Hondaman box of tricks or that i need to change to electronic ignition. while you are here you could advise me on how to rebore cylinder's, insert valve guides, change valve seats, re grind valve seats to the correct spec, skim heads, alloy weld cases and do fin repairs and so on.
It just seemed to read that way Graham, put the plate in the middle of its adjustment and then use the point gap to time it up is how I read itAny mention of a atrobe means timing to me, dwell meter would mean gap
Quote from: Bristolbadger on February 10, 2023, 11:54:19 AMQuote from: Trigger on February 10, 2023, 08:49:31 AMQuote from: Oddjob on February 09, 2023, 07:42:33 PMIt just seemed to read that way Graham, put the plate in the middle of its adjustment and then use the point gap to time it up is how I read itAny mention of a atrobe means timing to me, dwell meter would mean gapMaybe you should pop around and show me how to set up points. Maybe my strobe light is no good. You could advise me on if i need a Hondaman box of tricks or that i need to change to electronic ignition. while you are here you could advise me on how to rebore cylinder's, insert valve guides, change valve seats, re grind valve seats to the correct spec, skim heads, alloy weld cases and do fin repairs and so on. I would love someone to be able come and show me how to set the points and timing properly. But if there's a good tutorial (vid or other) somewhere that can be recommended in all ears! P.s Hackaweek was my original YouTube tutor so I used his technique Are you close to Roo? I don't mean do you love him but are you close in locale I've got to send Roo some stuff for his bike shortly so I could send a set of point screws down to him and you could pick it up from him or would you prefer them sent direct? You want just the 6 points screws? 4 for points, 2 for condensers or would you like the 3 outer plate screws as well?Oh forgot to add, if you need a brand new points cover let me know, I have quite a few of them.
If it runs enough to get to Gloucester, bring it up on an arranged weekend, i have points of various makers and cap screws to suit
he does love me Ken, he knows it deep down!
Quote from: Laverdaroo on February 10, 2023, 07:11:30 PMhe does love me Ken, he knows it deep down! Is it the love that dare not speak its name Roo. Or it could be that all those wild oats you sowed have come back to haunt you Daddy 😁😁😁
Quote from: Oddjob on February 11, 2023, 08:24:22 AMQuote from: Laverdaroo on February 10, 2023, 07:11:30 PMhe does love me Ken, he knows it deep down! Is it the love that dare not speak its name Roo. Or it could be that all those wild oats you sowed have come back to haunt you Daddy I hope not Roo has intimated he will be true to me - after the Long Haired General naturally.
Quote from: Laverdaroo on February 10, 2023, 07:11:30 PMhe does love me Ken, he knows it deep down! Is it the love that dare not speak its name Roo. Or it could be that all those wild oats you sowed have come back to haunt you Daddy
I have been looking through a ton of youtube vids on setting points and most of them are well off. This seems to be a good guide but, there is quite a few cuts, like the plate seems to move on its own at 7.20. Hope it helps >>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3933ouJ1wrI&t=924s
Thanks Graham a very informative video.Not a big criticism but I would not have used an adjustable spanner to rotate the crankshaft - the right sized spanner might be more appropriate.