timing on 235 johnson

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I have 85 model 235 johnson and I need to know what the timing should be set at. The stickers are gone.Does anyone know what it should be set at?
 

Dhadley

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Re: timing on 235 johnson

A lot depends on which heads (and if they are stock -- never cut) and which carbs you're using. The stock timing was 28*. On a new powerhead OMC suggested backing off 4* until it was broke in then put it at 28*. On most pleasure boats you'll see little or no difference between 26* and 28*.
 
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