Re: Evinrude ’57 Fisherman Throttle / Idle Adjustment?

[chris-p]

You are correct, those notches are for setting the points timing, IF you do not have a timing fixture.

The trouble with using the flywheel is, routing the wires attached to the mag plate and points that go to your light/buzz box/meter. Some guys drill holes in the mag plate to allow the wiring to run out through. I don’t like doing this though.

A timing fixture, is essentially the flywheel, with those notches, and the rest cut away to allow you to work with ease.

A member, F_R on this forum used to make them, not sure if he still does, but if he does I would buy one! They are spectacular. Better than the OEM ones in my opinion.

If you are using brand new points, you set the timing so that the points break when the notch, or arrow of the timing fixture, hits the FIRST hash mark on the mag plate.

If you are using old points, set the timing so that the points break when the notch, or arrow of the timing fixture hits in BETWEEN the hash marks on the mag plate.

This is to allow wear and break in of the new points. They will settle eventually in between the marks.

Glad to see you have her purring like a kitten!