1971 Johnson 60HP outboards Service Manual, Page 39Get this manual
4-8 Disconnect stator leads (yellow) at terminal board (see Figure 4-12), remove screws, and remove statorSee Figure 4-20Lift off distributor cap, wave washer, and rotorThis will expose breaker point assemblies and anti-reverse mechanismSee Figure 4-14The breaker base is held in place by three retaining clips and screwsSee Figure 4-15These clips engage nylon ring (T-shaped crosssection) which fits around the breaker base
CLEANING, INSPECTION AND REPAIR
Clean all distributor parts with greaseless non-residue solventFigure 4-12Stator Leads SPARK PLUGS Inspect plugs for cracked porcelain and excessively worn electrodesThe gap between the center electrode and the rim of the plug is preset and is not adjustableIf center electrode is worn to point it should be replacedPoor motor performance and premature spark plug failure may result from improper spark plug installationBefore installing the plug, be sure the plug seat in the cylinder head is clean and free from obstructionsSee Figure 4-16Install new spark plug gasket, screw the plug in by hand, then tighten to the specified 17-1 to 20-1foot-pounds