Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Point Gap on a 5hp B&S engine, match book, point gap


Question
Seems like too simple a question. I have found that this Sears rotor tiller has a burned out condensor and the magneto was rusty beyond belief
hence...NO fire. Replace the points but I can't
find my old B&S book to tell me the set point for the points, and the air gap for the magneto to
flywheel as well.(after I remove it and clean it up.)Can you shed some light on this?

Answer
 Hello Dan:

 The Point Set is .020in and the Coil is Set at .020in. A Match Book Works Well on the Coil. Slide it Between the Coil and Flywheel so the Magnet Pulls the Coil to the Flywheel and then Tighten the Coil Down. Turn the Flywheel and Pull the Match Book at the Same time to Remove the Match Book. Hope this Helps. Let me know what Happens, Please.

 Good Luck

 Respectfully

 John