55hp johnson 1976 need to set time???

chrismeister

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I have a 1976 55hp johnson and i wanna set time do i need special timing light i have one for a 4 cylinder does it work??? Also where do i get adjustment?? just an the set screw somebody help!!!
 

iRich

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Re: 55hp johnson 1976 need to set time???

everynameisusedup, Do you have a manual for your engine? If not that is the first thing you should buy. What makes you think you need to set the timing?<br /><br />Rich
 

chrismeister

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Re: 55hp johnson 1976 need to set time???

Well it is not running quite right i thought i would check timing cant be that tough it wont stay running on a idle.<br /><br />also will a regular timing light work??
 
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