2000 240 m2 jetdrive

lynnboy021

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my old powerhead had a hole in it so i bought a new reman block and my ? is do i need to do the timing on the new motor and any tips for the new motor??
 

Faztbullet

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Re: 2000 240 m2 jetdrive

First find out why that cylinder failed!!! Send the injectors and ECU off to have cleaned and checked or you may go thru this again. And yes you need to set the timing and check the spark advance box also. I would send you a link but Mercury has took down the 1manual site...
 

lynnboy021

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Re: 2000 240 m2 jetdrive

i have the manual but i just dont have the computer that they use....
 

Faztbullet

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Re: 2000 240 m2 jetdrive

You dont need a computer to set timing....
 

lynnboy021

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Re: 2000 240 m2 jetdrive

sorry still stuck on timing. manuel says i need timing light but where do i point the timing light too????? also i really dont get
"Turn flywheel counterclockwise until dial indicator needle is approximately 1/4 turn beyond0.462 in., then turn flywheel clockwise so that dial indicator reads 0.462 in.​
(11.7mm) exactly" well i have the digital indicator will that work also????
 
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