1971 Johnson 60HP outboards Service Manual, Page 38Get this manual
dPoints are set with ohmmeter hooked up as in step 4-aSet rocker arm on high lobe of camWith Allen wrench close points until meter reads zeroBack off point J!notchesUse same procedure on both sets of pointseAfter points are reset, check engine timing
DO'S AND OON'TS FOR C.DIGNITION SYSTEMS 12DO make sure of clean, tight connections on all wiring, especially all ground connectionsDO make sure correct battery polarity is observed (negative ground) and that battery cable connections are clean and tight(Owner should be cautioned to check this periodically as preventive maintenance
3 00 make sure the plug-in connectors are fully engaged and the terminals are free of corrosion4DO make sure all wiring is located properly so that it will not rub against any sharp metal edgesVibration would eventually wear hole in the insulation and result in service problem that might be difficult to locateDO make sure accurate test eqUipment is used when troubleshooting the systemDO use proper tools when installing system components