How do I set the timing on a 1987 BlackMax 200hp?

[ThomW]

I am just looking for advice on how to check the timing on my 1987 BlackMax 200hp motor. The flywheel has the markings showing the degrees before and after TDC, but I do not see any mark on the flywheel showing where to point timing light. I know I need to attach timing light to the number 1 plug wire, with all plugs removed and turn over motor while fully advanced in neutral. How do I mark the flywheel to know where to shine timing light? Also, how do I actually advance the timing when light is connected? I have only done timing on my I/O, which is simply adjusting the distributor, but have no idea what to do on the outboard to adjust timing. Thanks in advance!

 

[Newbie@boats]

http://www.hydrostream.org/ArticleArchives/Timing.htm

 

[ThomW]

Awesome. Is there anyway to find TDC without the dial indicator?

 

[Newbie@boats]

Could carefully use a screwdriver....but dial indicator probably the best

 

[Dukedog]

Awesome. Is there anyway to find TDC without the dial indicator?

NO!

 

[Chris1956]

I use the depth measure on a caliper. The caliper is accurate to .001". I have used a steel ruler as well. That is accurate to about 1/32". You are shooting for .464", which is just short of 1/2". Get as close as you can.

 

[Dukedog]

I am just looking for advice on how to check the timing on my 1987 BlackMax 200hp motor. The flywheel has the markings showing the degrees before and after TDC, but I do not see any mark on the flywheel showing where to point timing light.

pointer is on tha flywheel cover... its what you may/may not need to adjust to tha .464 mark after usin' tha dial indicator part of tha timin' procedure....

 

[ThomW]

Haha. Lucky for me, there is no cover on the flywheel!

 

[Dukedog]

one can be made if ya have tha know how but would be better for ya ta find a cover... any horsepower V6, '88 and older (has ta be for a 16 amp flywheel and clam shell cowls)... does it still have tha three 8/32 (maybe 10/32) studs, one on tha starter/oil tank bracket... one on tha oil tank bracket and one at tha rear outta tha block?

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