Thought I'd report my progress on the saw since it's been a few days. Got the Nova II and installed it right next to where the fuel line goes through below the flywheel (not under). I put it back together and cranked it up and it had great spark so I put a little fuel in it and couldn't get it to start. Took the flywheel cover back off, pulled the plug out and hooked up my timing light to it. To my slight surprise the timing was off...way off. It is advanced about 1/4 of the way around the flywheel. I have the points plate already retarded as much as the screw slots allow. I'm still using the CS750EVL flywheel. I noticed the 701VL flywheel carries a different part number and, viewing a picture of it, appears to be keyed in a different place. I guess my next move is to try to find a CS701VL flywheel for it.
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