Understanding outbd motor timing steps

[Tjy7510]

New here in this forum. I was reading a post from 2007 by Don S. And was a great explanation why link and sync timing is a 2 step process on mercury outboards. If someone could post this again it was very enlightening. The title of the post was "need help understanding primary pickup timing adjustment" Thanks

 

[merc850]

On what, your lawnmower?

 

[Tjy7510]

Wasn't my motor? It was a post about someone else like I said above. Wasn't aware lawnmowers have a link and sync. Personally I'm glad they dont.

 

[roscoe]

http://forums.iboats.com/forum/engi...nderstanding-primary-pickup-timing-adjustment

 

[Tjy7510]

Roscoe, you're awesome. You found it. Even with a service manual it's good to see the logic behind a link and sync setup for those who may not understand it. Every engine is different so a service manual is a must either way. This is just a good overview.