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1 maj 2019 · Rig up a spark tester on the #1 cylinder plug wire. Hook up the timing light to the #1 plug wire. Crank the engine over and set the spark advance to 4° less than what the engine calls for. It's a good idea to ground the other plug wires to avoid sparks that could ignite fuel that may shoot out of the plug holes.
In this video we look at how to set timing on an outboard motor using a timing light. We'll look at using timing marks, top dead center and the light to get good ignition timing at idle.
10 maj 2007 · You must stop engine and change setting then restart and check timing. You may need to do this several times to get correct timing. If you static time the engine by cranking but not starting, set timing to 28 deg so running timing will be 30 deg BTDC.
22 lip 2020 · Rig a spark tester and have the gap set to 7/16". Hook up the timing light to the #1 plug wire. Crank the engine over and set the spark advance to 4 less than what the engine calls for.
5 paź 2018 · Timer Base: With the engine NOT RUNNING but in forward gear, have someone advance the throttle slowly from the idle position to full throttle while you observe the timer base. It should advance smoothly throughout that travel range. If it sticks, find out why and correct that restriction.
16 paź 2015 · Before setting the timing, you must verify the position of the scale that is the reference for the flywheel mark used to denote timing . You are supposed to use a special tool to measure the exact position of the piston in a particular cylinder to be at the absolute highest point of movement.
21 paź 2016 · Start the engine, (with the timing light attached) (carbs at idle) and advance the timing fully. Check and adjust. Yes, the idle will rise some with the advance but not much and you can adjust the WOT advance.. Depending on the set up, it should work...
