Reply To: Water Witch

[Stephen Costas]

I now understand the screw on the magneto collar that compresses the collar around the crankshaft case – just make it tight enough to stabilize the magneto while the crankshaft spins.

But there is a second screw (a set screw) on the magneto collar. I’m not clear on where to position the magneto before tightening this set screw.  I assumed that this set screw is seated in a small notch in the crankshaft case – which tells me the right position for the magneto.  Correct?  This is where I am a bit confused.

Assuming the gear drive shaft you referred to is the shaft with the advance lever knob at one end, I think I understand your point. Position the advance lever knob pointing up at 12 o’clock with the timing marks on both the upper and lower gears mated.  Correct? The advance lever knob on my motor has two set screws.

Thanks again for your help.

If I need to send a few pictures to make my questions more clear, please let me know.