1976 Johnson 4HP 4R76, 4W76 Outboards Service Manual, Page 34Get this manual
e If timing is not correct, rotate the timing fixture clockwise one complete turn and align the timing fixture between the timing marksAdjust points until the meter or light just indicates an open circuitSee Figure 4-20 1 ;ll;;;1 NOTE
If new breaker pOints have been installed,
adjust points to break open at the first timing mark to allow for seating of the fibre breaker block
Figure 4-18Throttle Control Cam and Follower bDisconnect all leads from breaker point assembliesConnect meter or test light between breaker plate and forward breaker point screw terminalSee Fi gure 4-19Fully advance throttle lever to Fast position
Figure 4-20Adjusting Breaker Points
fRecheck timing as described in (d) above
g If timing light or meter is not available, us feeler gage to adjust breaker points Point gap should be set to .020 inch (.022 inch for new pOints) with the breaker arm on the high lobe of the cam (full open)2 44