Timing a 1976 85hp.johnson v4

Ron.M

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Jul 29, 2001
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What is the procedure for setting the timing on this motor ?. Before doing this I Should explain the problem, I Adjusted the throttle cables hopeing to get more speed, instead I lost power, I ajusted back to its original position and still can only get one third speed at full throttle what happend ? HELP!
 

crazyray2

Seaman Apprentice
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Jul 27, 2001
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Re: Timing a 1976 85hp.johnson v4

bet something came loose on either carb linkage or advane linkage.......see if both are getting full travel.......if they are go to basics.....compression, fuel and spark.......it just a process of elimination........good luck......
 
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