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billdn:
Probably an old topic and I have used the search engine which helped somewhat but not completely.
Having purchased a new points plate complete I thought this would be easy >:( !
I've tried both methods in the Haynes and Clymer manuals with no success so can anybody please give me a definitive procedure.
The story so far:-
1) Turn 22mm nut until 1-4 points at widest and adjust to 0.35mm (mid point)
2) Same with 2-3
3) Hook up test light to blue wire (points 1-4) and earth on engine turn on ignition and rotate 22mm nut until F mark for 1-4 aligns with static mark -adjust back plate -light comes on but stays on for about 240 degrees then goes out, same happens when doing yellow on 2-3 side.
4) re - Adjust points gap when F mark aligned back to 0.35mm
5) Sort of spark on 1-4 but none on 2-3
6) Coils are new too.

I vaguely recall something or other about not getting something round the wrong way as it throws everything out but can't remember it!

I'm obviously doing something wrong! Yes I know Haynes are good for bonfires! But the Honda shop manual refers to a strobe and the engine running, be nice to get the b####y thing started!

I throw myself at your mercy and ridicule if that suits!

ka-ja:
If you have had the advance/retard unit to pieces, you can reassemble it 180 degrees out.

robvangulik:
#4 is superfluous, skip that and turn plate until light comes on  at the F mark.

Bryanj:
First ONLY use the 22mm nut if you have the plugs removed or you will deform the peg and/or shear the bolt holding the auto advance on.
Second new points have a preservative on the surfaces that need cleaning off
Third you should NOT get a spark at the points, only the plugs

Yes it is a barsteward getting both the points gap correct and the timing spot on and thats even when youdo it regularly!!

If you can make the points plate a less "sloppy" fit in the crankcase it will be easier. Apart from that just patience and perseverance

billdn:

--- Quote from: ka-ja on April 24, 2021, 07:42:03 PM ---If you have had the advance/retard unit to pieces, you can reassemble it 180 degrees out.

--- End quote ---

Cheers, that clears that up , knew I'd read it some where but forgotten the full story - it's not been apart so no problem!

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