So I've been having some issues adjusting the points on my 72 CB350. My manual (I'm using the Honda manual) is pretty light on the details, so here's what I did:
1. Loosened the breaker locking screws and set the clearance to 0.35mm, re-checked after tightening.
2. Hooked a test light up to a cooling fin, and held the tip to the spring on the left point.
3. Turned the crankshaft at the alternator counter-clockwise until the light turned on.
4. Did 2 and 3 for the right point.
So for the left point, the light turned on well after the LT mark on the alternator rotor. I turned the points plate clockwise until it wouldn't turn anymore (this points plate has a slot that limits its turning angle), but it ended up between the LF and the LT marks. At that point I tested the right point and it was well after the LT mark. So it seems like for some reason the points cam is off by so much that I can't adjust the points to compensate for it. I'm at a loss as to where I should go at this point, any advice?
Thanks,
Druckson
1. Loosened the breaker locking screws and set the clearance to 0.35mm, re-checked after tightening.
2. Hooked a test light up to a cooling fin, and held the tip to the spring on the left point.
3. Turned the crankshaft at the alternator counter-clockwise until the light turned on.
4. Did 2 and 3 for the right point.
So for the left point, the light turned on well after the LT mark on the alternator rotor. I turned the points plate clockwise until it wouldn't turn anymore (this points plate has a slot that limits its turning angle), but it ended up between the LF and the LT marks. At that point I tested the right point and it was well after the LT mark. So it seems like for some reason the points cam is off by so much that I can't adjust the points to compensate for it. I'm at a loss as to where I should go at this point, any advice?
Thanks,
Druckson