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78 GS1000 contact points

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First a quick thanks for a superb site & a wealth of information!
I am having spark issues on #2 &3 cylinders. After installing new dyna coils the weak spark still persists. Trying to reset the points gap & when the crankshaft is turned to align the marks the points don't open at all.
Is this a major concern? The bike starts& idles ok but "cuts out " &sputters after 1st gear. Any educated guesses?
 
Set the point gap and timing properly, per the factory service manual, and check voltage at the coils. If you don't have a proper manual you can download one for free from basscliff's website.

Good luck.
 
Did you use 5 ohm coils? If you use the 3 ohm coils with points you need to use a 1 to 2 ohm ballast resister in the 12 volt lead going to the coils.
 
Nessism said:
Set the point gap and timing properly, per the factory service manual, and check voltage at the coils. If you don't have a proper manual you can download one for free from basscliff's website.

Good luck.
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Ok will do. However when I rotate the crankshaft to align the marks the points do not open!
 
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