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Generac — Set Ignition Magneto Air Gap

Adjustments

From a Generac service manual covering: QUIETPACT 55, QuietPact 65, QuietPact 75. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Generac QUIETPACT 55, Generac QuietPact 65, Generac QuietPact 75, Generac GTV-760 engine

Procedure

  1. Rotate flywheel until magnet is under the module armature laminations.
  2. Place a 0.012-0.015 inch thickness gauge between flywheel magnet and module laminations.
  3. Loosen mounting screws and let magnet pull magneto down against gauge.
  4. Tighten both mounting screws.
  5. Remove thickness gauge by rotating flywheel.
  6. Repeat for second magneto.

Tools required

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Specs & values

  • Air gap 0.012" to 0.015"

Full service-parts list: Generac QUIETPACT 55 →, Generac QuietPact 65 →, Generac QuietPact 75 →

Source: Generac service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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