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If you are going to buy a timing light buy a dial back version. With a regular t light you can only set the timing to the factory spec. With a dial back type you can also check the degrees that it is set to, and set it to any degrees you wish.

Here is one that is popular with home mechanics ...

http://equus.com/Product/Detail/1ED4...0-3D36BC2E44BE

Check out the video on the site.

 

Is it strange that after 30 years the tappets did not need adjustment? Same with the points gap. I did both today and found only the rear cylinder intake tappet to need a minor adjustment. The points were also set at their correct gap (.018 inch) and looked to be in good condition.

The spark plugs were fouled with black carbon, another nod to the running rich theory. I replaced them with new ones. I did get the exhaust system off and will be making some new slits and applying permatex ultra copper and reinstalling tuesday. Still waiting on my VM38 kit to arrive from Scooters performance.

Mick thanks for the videos, they especially helped with taking the spring retainer off of the pushrod cover.