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Title: timing for 40 hp merc
Post by: BBD on May 05/07/13, 10:10:17 PM

Hey guys I have a 1980 merc 40 HP and was wondering how do you set the timing on it any help? Thanks :banghead:

Title: Re: timing for 40 hp merc
Post by: nontypicalhunter on May 05/08/13, 11:57:53 AM

Please explain in more detail what exactly you are trying to accomplish here.   :Clap:

Title: Re: timing for 40 hp merc
Post by: mathews4ever on May 05/08/13, 01:18:09 PM

Sorry ma'am but I don't think it is your timing. The initial timing on that motor should be fixed and the timing advance should be controlled by the throttle with little to no adjustment.

Title: Re: timing for 40 hp merc
Post by: dew2 on May 05/08/13, 04:13:07 PM

Quote from: BBD on May 05/07/13, 10:10:17 PM

Hey guys I have a 1980 merc 40 HP and was wondering how do you set the timing on it any help? Thanks :banghead:

Setting the timing on that motor gets complicated,Your best chance would be buying the original manual for the motor. Timing is seldom a problem unless some moved it by accident on any outboard.What makes you think its timing.Whats the motor doing?? I dont come here to often but I will check back and see if you replied