Timing for 50hp Johnson(50ESL72)

[2Johnson50]

Finally got this engine running but not good. Had to quit for the day and the next time I worked on it I couldnt get it started again. Have gas and spark but plugs look like they are flooding out. Checked timing and not being fimiliar with outboards have a question.
When I set Number 1 cylinder at TDC the marks on the fly wheel are about 90% off. Could the fly wheel have spun on the shaft alittle? From what I know from other types of engines, when #1 cylinder is on compression stroke at TDC the timing marks on the fly wheel should correspond with the indicator pointing to 0 degrees TDC. I have never heard of a fly wheel spinning but maybe it is something that is not that uncommon with outboards. Anybody have any info about this type of problem? Thanks.

 

[tblshur]

Re: Timing for 50hp Johnson(50ESL72)

2johnson you might check out the sticky file at the top of this page while you wait on someone knowledgeable to chime in have a good day

 

[archerypro1]

Hey 2johnson,I got a 50 evinrude,fought with the timing for a month only to find the keyway on crank had sheared an flywheel had spun out of time,sounds like same problem you have!

 

[GA_Boater]

Hey 2johnson,I got a 50 evinrude,fought with the timing for a month only to find the keyway on crank had sheared an flywheel had spun out of time,sounds like same problem you have!

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