1967 Evinrude StarFlite 80 HP Outboards Service Manual, PN 4359, Page 35Get this manual
CLEANING BREAKER POINTS aAfter extensive service, the breaker points may become worn, dirty, or out of adjustmentInspect the breaker assemblies for corrosion or other wearQuestionable breaker paints should be replacedCheck action of the spring and free movement of the breaker armDO NOT change breaker rm spring tensionNOTE When replacing breaker paints, observe co rrect location of breaker arm springSee Figure 4-16 TESTING COIL, CONDENSER, AND BREAKER POINTS
TEST EQUIPMENT To determine accurately the conditi on of components of the ignition system, an ignition analyzer should be us edWithout the us of test equipmentcoilscondensers, or breaker point assemblies may be re placed needless lyA wide va ri ety of ignition analyzers is available from various manufacturersIn addition, some automotive teste rs having the proper specifications can be us edThe use of the Graha m, Mer c-O-Troni c, or Stevens ignition ana lyzers is particula rly recommended, since these units have provisions for checking all functions of the ignition systemSee Fi gure 4-32Detailed instru cti ons for the use of any tester are provided with the unit; ther efor e, only general infor mation is given her eAll components of the ignition system should be checkedeven though replacing part ee ms to have co rrected the troubleFor example, replacing points may have increased the spark, but further improvement might be rea liz ed if condens er is found to be weak and is eplacedCOIL TESTING