How to Set the Points on a Vintage Johnson / Evinrude Outboard

[@fourfortyroadrunner6701]

It is MUCH preferable to set points by TIMING, but even if you do not have a timing tool, you can CHECK timing with the flywheel. Most wheels have an opening to set the points, and if you are tricky, you can get a test probe in there on the points connection to electrically verify the points opening. If the engine has the primary wires brought out to a kill switch, then that job is easier. I even scribe the wheels on 34/ 40HP engines so I can extend the timing marks out and see what I'm doing, as the marks on them are under the bottom of the wheel.

[@thechrisjennings]

Great video, what position is the throttle supposed to be in? Do you have to set the cam in a specific position to start out?

[@j.a.s.rednecks]

Thanks for the video

[@Ayerlooms]

Way easier to use an ohm meter