50ELPTO timing issue.

[proshadetree]

I have a 2001 50 Mercury that I can’t get the timing correct on. It is against the stop at 10BTC and goes out of view at full throttle. Could this issue be related to the ignition trigger

 

[Dave1027]

Have you checked the flywheel key?

 

[proshadetree]

Flywheel key is good, have a new trigger on order. The center magnet assembly looks to be in the same position as a new one. No damage I can see.

 

[proshadetree]

Trigger didn’t make any difference. I am going to try swapping coils. From what I am seeing only two coils of the stator charges the CDI or coil. Trigger wheel sets spark time. My thoughts now is either CDI coil or flywheel .

 

[proshadetree]

Timing issue definitely was the CDI or coil as I call it. Swapped 3 for 1 timing now adjustable. Suggesting replacing all coils. This unit fires and ohms out. Don’t understand why it would not let me adjust the timing.