yes hello to all i have a ? and it is what does advancing or retarding the stator actually do.
THANKS
RUBEN

 

Turning the stator plate counter clock wise "advances" timing,that is adjusts the stator pick up/exciter coil to send the signal to the cdi then to the coil a few degrees quicker than specs show allowing the plug to fire quicker. Turning the plate clockwise "retards" the spark which delays sending the signal which ends in the plug firing later.If you didn't remove the plate when you changed stators,I wouldn't mess with it as it was factory set to fire at a specific degree mark(23.5 degrees at 3000 rpm) before top dead center. Most newer plates have a mark on it that aligns with a mark on the engine casing for timing. Older models don't have this mark,but if the plate has to ever be removed,scratch a mark on the plate and engine case for reassembly alignment. To check/adjust timing you have to have a timing light,rpm meter,plus pull the timing cap to expose the timing advance and retard marks on the flywheel.It has to be cranked and get to 3000 rpms quickly to check timing. Too much off either way you can have it either pre detonate,run hot,possible piston damage or if timing is retarded, it will spark too late robbing engine horse power.Look at your manual in the electrical section. Shows the advance/retard degree marks on the flywheel along with timing procedure if needed.

 

thanks OPT no worries i was just wandering about it because it seemed like a waist to throw out this other stator so i was wanting to try and save it maybe run it a little advanced but my stator has a mark
THANKS
RUBEN

 

If it's working good now,then don't try to mess with it.. Leave well enough alone and chunk the other stator or use it for a paper weight..