question ferret's points.

Hi Ferret owners, my question is how easy is it to reset the points on the ferret. When I say reset I mean the synchronisation of the points. I am not sure if they have been messed with but the red paint looks to have been disturbed or maybe its just flaked away. Had a look in my manual and its tells you how but just thought I'd ask the question here to see if anyone has done it before.

Thanks Steve.

I've not done it myself but I've been told it is relatively simple. Have a look at Clive Elliot's posts as he discusses a lot of timing and engine issues.

Fit a Jolley electronic kit. You won't regret it.

Cheers,

Terry

I second Terry's comment. electronic ignition is a leap forward

I checked the points synchronization using a timing light. So I could use the induction pick-up on the light, I made up a temporary plug wire with non-screened HT wire. It fitted between the plug connector on the screened wire and the plug. For convenience, rather than use the #1 TDC marker on the fluid coupling, I installed a piece of coat hanger wire with one end sharpened and located close to the crank pulley. At #1 TDC, I marked the crank pulley where it lined up with wire. With the timing light I checked the ignition timing on the #1 wire and on the #6 wire. Both fire at close to TDC so I confirmed they both had the same timing.

Malcolm