timing for 40 hp merc

[BBD]

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

[nontypicalhunter]

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

[mathews4ever]

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.

[dew2]

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

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