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Mumbles, thanks for the reply. I used the dial indicator on the engine. I set the points at 20 T. first. Then I used the indicator to set the piston at .073 BTDC. Then you are supposed to loosen the two stator bolts and adjust the stator to just where the points open using a continuity meter. I cannot adjust the stator enough to close the point gap. The high point on the cam lobe is not a gradual lift to reach the high point it is just a high BUMP on the cam and it is wide, not allowing the slots in the stator to turn far enough to get off the lobe and let the points close. I am thinking the timing dimension if way more that .073 allowing me to move the crankshaft further. Hope you understand this ramble! I need to know the dimension for sure for this 1963 3 HP. I think it is a V-51 Tecumseh engine. I have SEARCHED everywhere for 2 stroke Tecumseh timing dimensions and can’t find this one.