1974 Mercury 65hp out board timing

[jrishavy1]

Need help timing my 1974 65hp Mercury outboard. I have the timing sticker on the fly wheel. Anyone have a manuel ? Please help

 

[Faztbullet]

Look in the plastic pocket on cowling where rope is and see if timing tab is in it.......

 

[jrishavy1]

no it is not, and what exactly am I looking for?

 

[jrishavy1]

yes there is a plastic tab in the bag