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yep, lined up the timing marks/lines.. got the manuals, though I"m still at a lost for getting close in the static state, or do I simply use the timing light while cranking- I suppose there is no timing change per speed as with the old bug, so that might work too..

Hello, I had the engine running, still on 2/3 choke. I wanted to regap the points, so I pulled the mag, set the points to 0.015" put it all back together, no spark ... hmm took the mag back off to trouble shoot. Should the wire coming from the "coil" be grounded when I check with an...

Hello, yep found the TM a few days ago, didn't find anything about timing while it's off- as in how to position the magneto prior to using the timing light. My old Bug was set with a static light, can't do that here due to the mag flipping around on springs. I had marked the original...

can I simply unhook/unplug the generator from the control panel to avoid frying any electronics while I tune up the engine's timing?

Thanks for the info, I'll look at getting a plastic marine tank. Looks like I'll keep the FM magneto since it appears to be functioning for now. Whas is the A/C vr? wondering if I didn't toast it last night while I was getting the engine to start- had some slower times when the choke...

The beast is alive- the points had heavy oxidation- cleaned, but not filed, regapped and she's up and running. I discoverd the plastic gear that runs the tacometer output was crewed up due to the shaft being stuck- any concerns of plastic bits floating in the oil? For now the fuel pump is...

Slick vs Fairbanks Morse mag swap on 4A084 Thanks JBK, Can I install a "slick" magneto inplace of a fairbanks morse? From the pictures I've seen, the mounting looks very different. Still need a way to verify the condition of the Condensor- thoughts? I used to use my old needle style...

4A084 condesnor & ground issue- no spark Hello, I'm working on a 10KW genset with a very well weathered (low hour) 4A084 engine. I got the mag open (Fairbanks Moris) to discover the seal didn't keep the water out. My question is: how do I verify the condensor is still good? Also the...