What does the stator plate do?
A#6:The stator plate holds the stator in place on the bottom end of the motor centered on the crankshaft so the flywheel can spin around the stator, and also has a mount for the pickup coil. Aftermarket stator plates either provide slotted mounting holes where the stator plate bolts to the motor, or have adjustable pickup coil mounts, allowing the ignition timing to be advanced or retarded (see Q#54-56).