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"i have a 1990 bayliner capri

"i have a 1990 bayliner capri with a 2.3 omc what is the proper way to set gap in new set of points??? i already replaced coil,and have power going to coil and distributor, but no spark!!!!! im hoping its the points and condenser im replacing"
 
crank the motor over while the

crank the motor over while the distributor cap is off- is the distributor rotor turning? Rubber timing belts like to rot off and if yours is 18 years old it's the first thing I'd check...
 
- as the dist rotates the poin

- as the dist rotates the point gap should go from closed to about 25 thou max opening- slip a 25 thou feeler gauge in the opening when it's open the widest. loosen screw and adjust the mounting to obtain. A dwell meter should be connected once runni
 
After getting the points set c

After getting the points set correctly you really need to check/adjust the timing as well because changing the points can throw it off.
 
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