RE:Starting problems!
(Date Posted:08/11/2008 9:33 PM)
I'm also going to points.
1)Use a small point file [if you don't have one you can use a small, thin strip of sandpaper folded over so the "sand" part is on the top AND on the bottom] and gently insert it between the point contacts and file them just enough so that both contacts look shiny. [If you're using sandpaper, you'll need to open the points with a small screwdriver, push the sandpaper in between the contacts, and then drag the paper back out with the pressure of the points spring squeezing the sandpaper] It may take a lot of sanding before they are look nice and shiny.
2)Now you want to clean the contacts. Take a piece of white printer paper and cut 2 or 3, 1/4 inch strips. Now once agin open up the points and slide the thin strip of paper between the contacts, let the pressure of the point spring squeeze the paper, then drag the paper back out. Repeat this 7 or 8 times, tearing off the end of the paper that you just dragged through the dirty contacts, so you have a nice clean strip of paper each time.
3) Set point gap.
4) Check for spark [make sure you have a new spark plug or know that the one you are useing works] If no spark, use the paper again 2 or three times just to make sure they are free of debris.
Hope that helps!
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