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Author Topic: timing for 40 hp merc  (Read 2610 times)

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Offline BBD

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

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

Offline mathews4ever

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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.
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Offline dew2

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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
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