[Honda-C70] Re: 1981 c70

 

WHERE ARE THE POINTS LOCATED?

--- In Honda-C70@yahoogroups.com, "aboard_epsilon" <aboard_epsilon@...> wrote:
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> use a nail file ..the wooden board type ..of a fine quality..or 600p wet and dry rapped around an ice lolly stick.
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> hold the points onto the stick..each point each side ..draw it back and forward a few times
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> but get new ones if you can
>
> Timing can be done with old analogue radio ..set at FM, if i remember. on a null channel... adjust timing marks to line up when loud crack is heard on radio.
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> radio must be within inches of the motor ..put aerial against motor .
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> all thew best.markj
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> --- In Honda-C70@yahoogroups.com, william belleau <wjbelleau@> wrote:
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> > How to file the points clean and square?
> >  
> > Or the gap to set the points at?
> >  
> > Unless the points are fairly new, just replace them. This bike uses a magneto ignition.
> > The relationship between the points surface and the rubbing block is critical. If the points
> > are that bad, then the rubbing block is worn and the points need replaced.
> >  
> > To set gap, turn the crankshaft CCW while watching the points, at their widest, measure with a feeler gauge.
> > Should be 0.012" to 0.016" After you adjust the gap set the timming, either with static bulb and battery
> > or with a strobe timing light.
> > Bill
> > Portland OR
> >  
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: mattskilove <mattskilove@>
> > To: Honda-C70@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Monday, June 25, 2012 12:20 PM
> > Subject: [Honda-C70] 1981 c70
> >
> >
> >  
> > anyone know how to file points gap on 1981 c70 ???
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
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