timing

easym5713

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Why can't I set the timing on my outboard? I replaced the timer base and I can't get the 0 or the 24 d to line up with the pointer. It is about 1" to the left. What am I doing wrong? please help?
 

racerone

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Why was timer base replaced?-----What is your motor doing / not doing.
 

easym5713

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It would not idle or run right. I was told it was a electrical problem so i started checking things with a multimeter. The only thing that showed bad was the timer base. The motor does run and it will idle fast and then quit. I wanted to check the timing to see if it was good. Don't really know what to do just trying things. i previously replaced the fuel pump, plugs, and power pack do to a wire that broke. Thanks for your interest.
 

racerone

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These motors are famous for broken piston rings.-----Post your actual compression numbers here.----Keep them for future reference.----Replacing parts can get expensive in a hurry.
 

easym5713

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These motors are famous for broken piston rings.-----Post your actual compression numbers here.----Keep them for future reference.----Replacing parts can get expensive in a hurry.
117 on all cylinders, Would a bad stater effect the timing?
 
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