IGNITION
IGNITION PLATE SERVICING
Lubricate the ignition plate bearing groove with
Moly Lube.
1
1. Groove
DR2618
Apply
Nut
Lock to the threads of the ignition plate
screws. Insert needle-nose pliers into slots
in
the
ignition
plate bearing and compress bearing while
guiding the ignition plate into position.
Align the ignition plate with the retainer plate.
Torque the screws to
25 to 35
in.
Ibs.
(2.8 to 4.0
N·m).
Connect and adjust spark advance link. Refer to
SYNCHRONIZATION AND LINKAGE ADJUST-
MENTS
- 9.9/15
on
p.
70
.
Check for sufficient slack
on
ignition component
leads during full advance movement of the ignition
plate.
132
25/30
MODELS
Place the retainer plate, washers, and pilot ring on
the powerhead. Be sure washers are placed
between the
pilot ring and powerhead.
Align pilot ring with four screw holes
in
power-
head. Apply Nut Lock to threads of the four pilot
ring screws. Install the screws and torque to 48 to
60
in.
Ibs.
(5
to 7 N·m).
1
1
1. Screws
47303
Apply Moly Lube to the thrust washer, and place
into the machined groove of the ignition plate.
2
1
1. Thrust washer
48708
2. Machined groove