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CB550 Points - Arrrrggg
Neilw:
--- Quote from: Oddjob on September 13, 2026, 10:44:07 PM ---Probably got a second hand points plate for the 500/550 lying around somewhere. Should also have some stainless steel points screws as well. Complete with captive plain and spring washers.
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Thanks, I've just purchased a plate with some spare nos points, so hopefully that will fix the issues.
Oddjob:
Are the points TEC or Daichi? Daichi have a 3 bladed propeller on them.
Neilw:
--- Quote from: Oddjob on September 13, 2026, 11:53:40 PM ---Are the points TEC or Daichi? Daichi have a 3 bladed propeller on them.
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They are F.E.W. (Futaba Electric Works).
Oddjob:
Not very well known but supposedly ok.
Neilw:
The new backplate with points arrived and is all fitted. I reused the existing points as they cleaned up nicely - I may replace them at a later date, once I get this thing going.
I have two issues now with the timing - I've managed to get the points gap set ok.
Firstly, on the 1-4, the backplate is at its limit for turning. I can get the test light to light at T but can't rotate the plate anymore to get my test light to light on the F.
Second issue is i don't get the test light coming on at all when trying 2-3; I've left the light in place for a couple of full revolutions and nothing. I went back and opened up the point gap a hair to see if that helped, but same results.
Any ideas for each of these issues? The battery is strong and I've been careful switching the ignition/run on while testing, but something is obviously wrong, and i don't know where to start.
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