1976 Evinrude 40HP outboards Service Manual, Page 41Get this manual
To avoid water pump impeller damage, rotate the crankshaft in clockwise direction onlydMove timing fixture slowly until the exact instant at which the points open is determined, as indicated by the light or meterThe points should break open when the timing fixture is midway between the two projections on the armature plate
iCheck crankshaft and flywheel tapers for any traces of oilThis assembly must be perfectly dryswab tapered surfaces with solvent and blow dry with compressed airInspect both tapers for burrs or nicks
NOTE DO NOT permit solvent used to clean tapers to wash oil out of oiler wick
j Install coils on cylinder heads and connect leadsIf new breaker point assemblies were in-
stalled, allow for seating of the breaker arm by adjusting breakers so that points will open at first mark eIf timing is not correct, align timing fixture and first timing markAdjust pOints until the meter or light indicates an open drcuitSee Figure 4-35
kInstall flywheelCheck for spark on each cylinder by connecting the spark plug high tension leads to spark checker (Stevens Experimental CoPart #S-21 or S-13), spark gap set to 716", and cranking the engine with ropeIf spark jumps gap, tighten flywheel nut to torque specified in Section 2