Timing problem???

[sean6634]

I have a 1973 mercury 1500 150hp outboard. Is it possible for it to jump timing? I was cruising full throttle and it just quit. It turns over but wont start. Almost like the coil wire is off. I have spark in all cylinders and gas. if it jumped timing how do I check and fix?<br /><br />frustrated

 

[JB]

Re: Timing problem???

Moving to Outboards

 

[jim dozier]

Re: Timing problem???

Check the flywheel key.

 

[Hooty]

Re: Timing problem???

Remove all the plugs and put a timing light on number one sparkplug wire and see where it fires.<br /><br />c/6<br /><br />Hooty