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    Cadet
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    Default ignition timing 50hp johnson (1989)

    I would like some information about the ignition timing on a 50hp johnson. Can anybody help me out?Greetings from Holland.

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    Commander
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    Default Re: ignition timing 50hp johnson (1989)

    HI jeryveWhen it comes to timing and synch, pictures are worth a thousand works. You got to have a manual...Seloc or Clymer give "fair" guidance on this....
    Alias "schematic"

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    Seaman Apprentice
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    Default Re: ignition timing 50hp johnson (1989)

    Could you tell me about the spark advance rod on a 1989 50 johnson, such as should it be up tight plastic to plastic or should you be able to see some of the adjustment screw. when i bought the motor it was tight plastic to plastic. i put i timing light on it and at 4000 rpm or wot its around 4 atdc. at idle it was about the same. i moved the adjustment out some and now i have got it about 16 btc at 4000 rpm "wot" just need a lillte help dont want to burn it up what do you yall think how should it be

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