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    Default How to set the timing on an Evinrude Starflite 1961 75HP

    Hello,

    I am a new member that found this forum while looking for help with my Evinrude as mice chewed up my timing belt.

    I have a new belt on the way, but I know it needs to be timed correctly once i have the belt.

    Please advise and thanks in advance!
    Cal

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    Default Re: How to set the timing on an Evinrude Starflite 1961 75HP

    Need to know which motor you have (model number?). There were a couple of kinds that year. Does yours have the Unicharger? The Unicharger has a flywheel with round holes all around the outer diameter like windows on a flying saucer, and the distributor cap is on top, above the timing belt. The standard model has a flatter flywheel, no portholes, and the distributor hangs downward with the plug wires coming out the bottom.

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    Quote Originally Posted by F_R View Post
    Need to know which motor you have (model number?).
    The model is "Starflite", the manual also says "MODELS 50926-50927"


    Quote Originally Posted by F_R View Post
    There were a couple of kinds that year. Does yours have the Unicharger? The Unicharger has a flywheel with round holes all around the outer diameter like windows on a flying saucer, and the distributor cap is on top, above the timing belt. The standard model has a flatter flywheel, no portholes, and the distributor hangs downward with the plug wires coming out the bottom.
    I will check.


    Thanks!!

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    Yes is has the Uni-Charger.

    I cannot find any information on how to time it, and would love to this weekend.

    Please advise,
    Cal

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    Default Re: How to set the timing on an Evinrude Starflite 1961 75HP

    There are some members on here that have the info and maybe they will chime in. If I was there I could do it , but to hard for me to explain on here. Can't type that long.

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    Default Re: How to set the timing on an Evinrude Starflite 1961 75HP

    Quote Originally Posted by boobie View Post
    There are some members on here that have the info and maybe they will chime in. If I was there I could do it , but to hard for me to explain on here. Can't type that long.
    Anyone?

    Also, Boobie, would you be willing to take a phone call? PM me your number and I am willing to make the call.


    Thanks to all,
    Cal

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    Default Re: How to set the timing on an Evinrude Starflite 1961 75HP

    Cal.... Send me a PM with your email address and I'll send the factory bulletin to you. (Joe)
    Our Questions Require Answers... If You Refuse To Answer Our Questions... How Can We Answer Yours?

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    Default Re: How to set the timing on an Evinrude Starflite 1961 75HP

    Joe. Thanks so so much!!

    Cheers!
    Cal

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