Re: 1996 force120 timing
Seloc manual: Maximum timing static = 32 BTDC
disconnect and ground all your plug wires (must ground them to the block or you can ruin electrical components),
disconnect the neutral switch, I just wrap a piece of wire around it to depress the switch (microswitch under the throttle tower),
connect timing light to #1 cylinder,
Advance to WOT,
have someone turn the key so the starter spins the motor and check the timing,
set to 2 degrees less and it should be right on when it is actually running.