Hey Jerry. How are you doing?
I cleaned the points with fine grinding compound (like for valves). Got the points smoothed out (a little pitting was too deep) and shiny, then cleaned with electrical contact cleaner. Reinstalled the point until it was just lightly pressing against the spring loaded point. Ran the engine and it seemed like that was the culprit, but maybe I'm a little too high on the amps now.
I've shut it down and have the tender on the battery. I will follow your advice Jerry, and get the battery fully charged and test and adjust as you suggest. Just to get this straight, I adjust the points to obtain the 14.5-14.7 volts at the battery (plus a tenth or two), then button it up ?
Thanks.
Tony
