The faq says -
4) Clean the points by rotating the engine until they are closed, and then run a piece of cardboard between them. Then, with the ignition switch on, flick the points open and closed a few times while holding the main coil lead from the top of the coil about a quarter of an inch from the head, while observing for a good spark. If the spark is healthy (a half inch or better), the engine should be ready to start, ignition-wise.
but what if the motor, like mine, is V drive, and the flywheel is 36" from the access point, I mean, seriously not accessible. How do you rotate the engine?
4) Clean the points by rotating the engine until they are closed, and then run a piece of cardboard between them. Then, with the ignition switch on, flick the points open and closed a few times while holding the main coil lead from the top of the coil about a quarter of an inch from the head, while observing for a good spark. If the spark is healthy (a half inch or better), the engine should be ready to start, ignition-wise.
but what if the motor, like mine, is V drive, and the flywheel is 36" from the access point, I mean, seriously not accessible. How do you rotate the engine?
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