[850mercuryhelp]

I have a mercury 850 I replaced the stator and forgot about the timing does anyone no how I can check it to make shure its right it cranks great and goes to fire but stops all the wires are great in the motor and I just need to no how to do the timing any suggestions

[gakpuss]

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[Chris1956]

If that motor has a distibutor, the timing did not change. Other than that put a timing light n #1 cylinder and chec it at idle pickup

[850mercuryhelp]

Originally Posted by gakpuss

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hello ? I am new to this and don't know how to look up that forum stuff I have tried and can't figure it out any suggestions?

[Chris1956]

Hit the search button on the Merc forums and type in "Timing and synch" that will give you many hits. Choose the one on Merc Inlines to 1988