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Great Video.

so from the looks of the folks dancing they are having a good time and the music is cool and from these two things I would consider re-locating to Manitowish really

When you do this adjustment, aren’t you also adjusting the points gap? Wouldn’t that make the gap less or more than optimal while you are fine tuning the timing of the points opening up?

I can't find marks on my flywheel.. Evinrude 5516.. 1958 5.5hp, I think TIA, Bruce

Thank you this is a great video my 1968 6 hp wasn’t getting full throttle RPMs the last time I was out and I’m figuring it was the points or the timing so this helps a lot

To fat for that little boat

Fixed it for my outboard. I put it on the wrong way because that's what it shows in the manual. Weird.

Anyone following this video to tune their engine....TOP on that came means that side UP ...not the top of the lobe. You need to LOOK at where the highest point of the came is if using a feeler gauge OR use the meter set on continuity or BEEP setting. If you have bought SIERRA after market points....JUNK in my opinion, you may NOT be able to get your gap set with that CAM screw and may need to move them by prying them with your screw driver.

Put on life vest. I still have my wards 13 ft. cool but not seaworthy

Hi there, how did you extend your fuel pump further out to clear the shifter lock? Im running into this issue with my new fuel pump being blocked by the shifter lock. Thanks!

I've got my 1966 big twin sitting there I'll get a new set of points and condensers, clean the Carby and have a go at your system, I'll keep u updated

Nice job Wisconsin.

Now that's what i call a plasma fire.

You're awesome Kevin! Fantastic video. I'm no longer afraid to replace my points in my 1954 Johnson 25hp that I'm bringing back to life. Definite thumbs up!

Well I did it again; I came back to refer to this video to refresh my memory to tune up yet another 3 hp- a 1959 Evinrude. Just finished it. Runs great- timing is dead on & idles low very well; it’s that which makes a difference when it is. Since I don’t have a timing fixture, doing it like this works. There’s other videos out there that show how but this explains it so well. So thanks again lol. Using the trick with the long wire attached to the points etc.

And he never got above a high idle was the biggest problem of all here..He never gave it much throttle..

It’s 9 years later but doesn’t matter; great “show how” video. It’s how he comes across & explains this tech. I first watched this video years back when I began tuning motors; the good old 50’s and 60’s and 70’s OMC outboards. Love this stuff. Just thought I’d leave a current comment to a great video a decade old lol.

I've got an old 12 ft aluminum boat and an 18 hrs fastwin Evinrude, I'm going to try it !!

Ive noticed on my 9.5 the arrow on the cam is not on the rub block when the marks between the fly wheel and plate line up. Its about 1/8 inch off. Am I doing something wrong?

I have a 70s 9.9 evinrude and it does the exact same thing

Iboats for the win

Nice motor .Thats a common problem with beginners on that ring installation motor sounds great !! Glenn.

I have the same boat with a Ted Williams 9.9, I'm going to put the battery and fuel tank in the bow.

Jeezus! Who do you think you are helping? Gobeldygook

Thank you for the video.. going to use this to tune up a pair of 1962 3hp Johnsons

Thanks for filming this, Kevin. Your video helped make my Sunday afternoon troubleshooting on a 61 5.5 Evinrude a success. Last person to do the timing royally messed it up on bottom cylinder. Following your instructions allowed me to set things up properly.

How much would the cost be to perform the tune up descried in these videos, plug wires, points, condensers and coils, labor and material

Does anyone know if the points can easily be replaced with a CDI ignition kit or an easy conversion method?

Thank you, this is great information for most two-cylinder outboard motor that runs with points, your explanation is very clear and easy to understand, I think most people should check their own motors manual which will show any slite differences in disassembly, etc.I have just purchased a 28hp Marian had work done but the owner could not set the timing so he sold it cheap, I have inspected the motor and the timing is way off and could not have started the motor, It now seems like an easy fix for me thanks to your video and the workshop manual for this model motor.

ve had inuf, thats the 9th or 10 th vid am watchin, nobody knows or cant really explain pid settings, useless. getting manual and readin it is the best and only option

Ok, so far everyone has said that the way u set ur points to tune up your motor also has work for them. I ask a boat company about it and they say it doesn’t work. and that on old motors like we have u should use a feeler gauge I’m at a lost

SOLD was a good running Bass Tracker with a 45HP Merc.

Isn't that boat rated 7hp max?

What's a v haul?

Just did this today and it WORKED. One pull start! One unstated note: it does NOT matter where the armature base is positioned/advanced when you set the points. Since the points move with the armature plate, the marks on the plate don't change their relationship to the points. A lot of people (including me) thought it might change as the plate advanced. It doesn't. It can be advanced to any position and the points are going to be set to open when the flywheel mark crosses the armature mark, just as your video shows. Many, many thanks!

Just rebuilt a '58 Johnson 18 and am so glad to see a method that relies on marks on the motor rather than a special tool or fixture. I will be readjusting based in this! THANKS!

Hi, What size of awg wire do you use for connections?

If I just got a motor that's disassembled with the plugs already unhooked how do i know top from bottom when looking at coils?

Damn. It heated that line to about 2400F.

Good video....this video is 8 yrs old. I was very active a few yrs ago and recently bought a boat so I went back. iBoats is not what it used to be. Moderators are rather grouchy. I'm not going back. facebook antique outboard motors is much better. A very active group.

Did you find out if you where able to ramp?

Thanks Kevin great information :-)

Hello Is it possible to perform temperature calibration and what is the command?

Thank You Kevin for another Great Information, proper way to do a tune up on a out board.. A couple more steps then the ol 73 sl 350 honda motorbike points/tuneup

Hi - Please , Possible use with my Kiln 980° in 6 or 8 Hour ? Thanks

Mine says set points on .20

Superb video! When one has the right tools and good guidlines, mechanics is very enjoyable. This makes it fun! My issue is my 1963 15hp gale Fastwins flywheel hash tags doesnt line up with the hash tags on the armature! No matter what I do, I cant get either top or bottom side even close! Also, the access hole in flywheel to adjust the points isn't at all close to the points! It's over the coil. The keyway is on the flywheel correctly but the hole is not over the points to make the adjustment!! I even bought the timing adjustment tool, to see if that would work but, when the tool is lined up with the hashtags, the points are not on the thick part of the cam! I've removed it and examined it probably 18-20 times and I am left scratching my head in absolute bafflement! So I finally just eyeballed each of the two sets of points foot (one at a time of course)on the thickest part of cam and set each to 20. But, the hash tags still don't match up! I haven't tried starting it yet as I am anxious it won't work. Any ideas???

Superb video! When one has the right tools and good guidlines, mechanics is very enjoyable. This makes it fun! My issue is my 1963 15hp gale Fastwins flywheel hash tags doesnt line up with the hash tags on the armature! No matter what I do, I cant get either top or bottom side even close! Also, the access hole in flywheel to adjust the points isn't at all close to the points! It's over the coil. The keyway is on the flywheel correctly but the hole is not over the points to make the adjustment!! I even bought the timing adjustment tool, to see if that would work but, when the tool is lined up with the hashtags, the points are not on the thick part of the cam! I've removed it and examined it probably 18-20 times and I am left scratching my head in absolute bafflement! So I finally just eyeballed each of the two sets of points foot (one at a time of course)on the thickest part of cam and set each to 20. But, the hash tags still don't match up! I haven't tried starting it yet as I am anxious it won't work. Any ideas???

Thank you for doing this video for all of us. It was very clear and I’m sure I’ll have no problem setting my points.

I've got one doing the same thing! Thought it was worn, now I know what to look for! Thanks 👍