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"However the timing mark remained static" I'm not sure what you mean by that?
"However the timing mark remained static" I'm not sure what you mean by that?
The mark stayed at 8' or something on the flywheel, and didn't move w engine revs or by advancing the light. Very odd.
The advancing feature is for 4-stroke (can't use that) I also had a closer look at your earlier write up and yes the timing set up will be a static-timing (full throttle at cranking speed)
Thanks. Not sure why the advance wouldn't work (might be off with 1 spark/rotation instead of every other?). So yeah, seemed like the number of sparks kind of ran into each other, the light was constantly firing almost when the engine was idling, and much worse at higher speeds.
Full throttle WOT, you'll have to jump the starter so it will crank (as now it in gear) Keep your legs away from the propeller or remove.
Very helpful. I was thinking static timing by rotating to tdc and seeing where the mark was (but this is better since you don't have to accurately find tdc) . How come it doesn't work right with the engine running?
Hang on..... you do need to know where you TDC is(and it mark on the flywheel) before you do anything.
Forgot to mention...........the timing light will flash when running in Idle speed very close to TDC when the RPMs increase the further prior to TDC
Yeah I have marks on the flywheel, no reason to think there's a sheared key. I was thinking of a points ignition where I could tell the position of the flywheel when the spark fires (when the points break). Obviously can't do that on cdi.
Well, that's what I've been trying to do with the engine running and on the water. Again, at that point the timing light reads a constant number regardless of rpm or if I change the advance setting on the light. Specs are 6' btdc at idle and 25' @ 5500 rpm. So actually engine would have to be at 5500 to check timing since this is mechanical (presumably centrifugal) advance.
Yes your correct but you would need a large test tank/Dynamo
Yes your correct but you would need a large test tank/Dynamo
I would not concern my self with the timing mark at 5500 RPM however verify you're not passing the 5500 rpms @ WOT.
I don't know the static timing mark @ cranking speed, does the manual not tell you?
Someone will tune in and tell us
Well, timing at idle is 6', so it should be 6' until it starts to advance I'd think. I do want to verify WOT timing though, since I think the screw has been messed with before.Yes your correct but you would need a large test tank/Dynamo
I would not concern my self with the timing mark at 5500 RPM however verify you're not passing the 5500 rpms @ WOT.
I don't know the static timing mark @ cranking speed, does the manual not tell you?
Someone will tune in and tell us
I've got the manual, I know the timing specs...I just can't seem to check it.
the factory manual tells you how to check timing. and also how to do the link and sync