Ignition Timing,Johnson 60hp,V4

[born2bahick]

I have a 60hp Johnson V4 mid/late 60's,belt driven points/distributor cap on the back of powerhead.can anyone tell me where to set the timing/rotor button? i find the timing mark on the flywheel,and the "points break" on the distb.where should the button point for correct timing? near 3:00 is close.Any help appreciated.<br />(i forgot to get the numbers before coming home)

 

[seahorse5]

Re: Ignition Timing,Johnson 60hp,V4

Timing is done using the mark on the flywheel that lines up with the one on the crankcase. The distributor (has the plug wires on top) pulley has a notch in it that lines up with a cast "line" on the distributor bracket.<br /><br />If you have a magneto system (plug wires are on the bottom), the pulley notch or red painted tooth (on some models) lines up with the safety switch on the bracket.

 

[born2bahick]

Re: Ignition Timing,Johnson 60hp,V4

Ok,i will look for the notch on the 60..i know 75 has one with mag. Where does the rotor button point? can i set the timing when the no.1 points open? does the rotor button point to the no.1 plug tower?