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Points wiring question 550 K2

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McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
I found that if you get 1/4 set correctly there was enough scope with the 2/3 base plates adjustment range to set the 2/3 gap correctly. It's worth nipping down all three back plate bolts before you set 1/4 as this alters the settings if you only nip down one bolt.

It goes without saying that if they are used points that you remove any spikes. I had matching points & base plate brands (Tec) on final fit.

Seabeowner:
It doesn't matter which side the greens are connected as long as they are in electrical contact with the yellow/blue (that should be taken care of by the nut and bolt) and are insulated (by the fibre washers) from ground. I've found sometimes you have to stretch the gap limits to get both pairs timed. Maybe cheap points or other reasons.

McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
IIRC there is a range for the points gap, changing to a smaller gap on 1/2 sometimes makes 2/3 adjustment easier.
I do remember what I thought was a 20-30 minute job turned into a bit of a frustrating session that took much longer on my 500.
As amateurs we have the learning dip, because we're not doing it day in day out it can be a bit of a a groundhog Day thing.

deltarider:
Using allen bolts in the ignition plates brings a risk of overtorqing which may result in damaged threads... Stick to crossheads and use JIS screwdivers.

McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
I agree, Ken put me right on that  when he saw the photo, he posted a set of the correct JIS screws to me f.o.c. a top bloke, sorely missed here my many of us including me.  He was not pushing trying to sell  sell stuff, just a  genuine enthusiast trying to help others, very refreshing in this day and age with no hidden agenda's.

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