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I am changing points on my 2 hp. The cam that the points run on has at least an 1/8 of an inch of play on the key or I should say the pin, would this affect the operation of the motor? tks for any input.
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There's bound to be "some" play as the fit is not a snug fit, however, inspect the pin and the cam slot for excessive wear. If wear is evident, replace the worn part.
The normal play does not interfere with the ignition due to the fact that the crankshaft, pin, cam is always turning in the one same direction, a$$uming that the points are just starting to open at the proper moment.
That point opening "moment" is decided by having the flywheel key aligned with the fiber rubbing block of the points and setting the points so that a .020 gauge will pa$$ through... BUT... a .022 will not.
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