180 degree out timing

CB450guy · Post by **CB450guy** » Sun Sep 30, 2012 5:48 pm

i picked up a 41 year barn storage CL77last week. it turns over with comp so i tried to start it i noticed the points assy was in upside down so i switched it right side up . i cleaned the points and set the timing ajusted the valves. i had a new battery so i hooked up my aux tank and tried to start it. it pops a little but mostly back thru the carbs(had a few small fires) did the po have the points in upside down for a reason? thanks Ron

cknight · Post by **cknight** » Mon Oct 01, 2012 8:59 am

Probably during a previous rebuild, the points cam was installed 180 degrees out. Rather than disassemble and fix it, the points plate was then installed 180 degrees out as a quick fix. Regards, Chase

CB450guy · Post by **CB450guy** » Mon Oct 01, 2012 10:12 am

i was afraid of that will try putting the plate upside and try it chase thanks much