points question
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Road Warrior
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From: nj
points question
I want to check my weights behind the point plate. Can I mark the plate before I take out and check the weights to make sure they work properlyand the springs are good. I am not familiar with the points yet and just want to make sure I don't mess anything up yet thanks
Cruiser
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From: SW Washington St
yep just mark the plate to the cover. if the weights look good clean them up and put some anti seize on the pins and while you're there replace or at least clean the points with a nail file or something like it.
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Road Warrior
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When I mark the plate and the sides of the timing cover, won't the timing still be okay. I would put the plate back into the same spot. Also what do I use to clean the weights and anti seize there is different types I just don't want to mess anything up Thanks
Road Warrior
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From: Eagle River WI
As long as the plate stays in the same position Good to go I grab the weights and see if there is alot of wobble on the pins If so replace the unit I use gray anti seize (permatex) on just the pins
Road Warrior
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From: Eagle River WI
No the plate has the pins (one piece) There are several diff plates out there Some systems have diff pin sizes The orig plate and weights is probably what you have The replacements are inexpensive I usually see the weight holes elongate not so much the pins wearing out However I have seen both weights/pins on one shovel trashed you can buy the whole system for say $45
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Road Warrior
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so then if the weights and or pins are shot that means I have to change the plate and then adjust points and time again Thanks
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