Do I need to reconnect the condensers?
No.
Next I need help setting the engine to the fully advanced setting. I believe it is 38 degrees btdc. Don't own a plunger tool. Can I set this another way? Thanks for any input.
If you remove the circular timing inspection plate from the primary chaincase, you should see a timing pointer on the primary chaincase and also timing marks on the rotor (180 degrees apart)?
Next remove the spark plugs and engage second gear, slowly turn the engine forwards using the rear wheel and either observe (or use a stick to feel) the left hand piston as it moves up towards the TDC position the instructions say "Set the engine to the full advance mark on compression" although this is only to ensure the correct timing mark is used and that the pistons are approaching TDC and not BDC.
As the piston gets near the top of the stroke the correct timing mark on the rotor should pass the pointer on the case.
Turn the engine BACKWARDS until the rotor timing mark just passes the pointer, then turn the engine forwards again slowly until the two timing marks line up exactly, this will set the engine at 38 degrees BTDC. This will set the engine at the correct position to fit the Boyer rotor and plate but it should be remembered that the final timing adjustment MUST be done with a strobe (using the same timing marks) following the Boyer instructions.
