Points gap and spark questions

[callbr549]

I'm trying to set points gap on my 1971 (or 72?) CB750. I'm following procedure in the Clymer manual. It shows lining up the "F" mark to get the gap to the widest open position. I set gap at .012 at that point, but noticed when I turn the crank clockwise from there, the gap opens wider. Is that a problem? Another related question, is it correct to assume that 180 degrees from where the points are open widest, they should be closed? Finally, does the spark fire when the points gap is open, or closed? This started when I figured out I wasn't getting spark at 1 & 4, I then noticed that the points for 1&4 looked like they weren't opening (so I'm hoping that spark is created when they are opened).

[Re-run]

F is when the points JUST start opening. To get close quickly, set to F and take a piece of paper and put it between 1 set of points, might as well start with 1-4. Adjust the points closed till you can barely pull out the paper. Turn it to T and see what your gap is then. Honestly it has been so long since I adjusted points, I would have to do it to remember it!
Ditch that clymer junk, we have the service manual here. It is much better.

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I turn the crank clockwise until I can see the points are as open as they are going to get. Then adjust them. However if, you have access to a dwell meter, you can set them spot on.
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