So...I went back to the points and started over, setting the gaps at 0.40mm and set the static timing with a new lower wattage bulb. I must have spent 2 hours really figuring this out but it was worth it because I managed to really fine tune it and was happy with the results.
Next day, fired it up. Wow! Running even better, adjusted the idle and got the strobe onto it and blow me it was absolutely bang in range, just over very slightly to the right of the F, within the brackets so a tad retarded but no need to adjust again or play with anything else. Advance in range too.
Really surprised with how well it sounded on tickover, these motors really do produce a lovely sound. Will be doing a test run hopefully over Xmas so will then start the carb challenge! Thank you for everybody's help again with this....
Paul
Next day, fired it up. Wow! Running even better, adjusted the idle and got the strobe onto it and blow me it was absolutely bang in range, just over very slightly to the right of the F, within the brackets so a tad retarded but no need to adjust again or play with anything else. Advance in range too.
Really surprised with how well it sounded on tickover, these motors really do produce a lovely sound. Will be doing a test run hopefully over Xmas so will then start the carb challenge! Thank you for everybody's help again with this....
Paul