Reply To: Problems gapping points on QD-19

[Don]

I fear I have gotten off track here. The original post mentions not being able to use the offset adjustment screw to adjust the points….Adjusting the points on these 10hps is difficult, because the point cam is on top of that spring/collar set up….Pretty tough to push the cam down under spring tension so the cam is on the breaker point arm…I often worry about pushing the cam down on top of the breaker point rubbing block and damaging the points. Yes, you can remove the spring/collar, but that involves removing the flywheel key. I usually adjust the points with the flywheel in place, using the inspection hole in the flywheel. The other thing to keep in mind is that you have to leave the adjustment cam screws somewhat “loose”, otherwise they might bottom on the mag plate during adjustment limiting the range of point gap adjustment.