Force 120hp outboard timing issues

[Airick27]

I have a 1991 120hp force outboard on a 20'Bayliner Capri. I am having issues with the timing. I know it supposed to be 28 degrees BTDC @WOT, but when I hook my timing light up to it my numbers show up on the drivers side of motor. How do I fix this so I can adjust the timing ? It ran all day at the lake, but it runs like a terd. I've rebuilt the carbs, put in fresh gas, I think just tming is off, any advice would be appreciated.

 

[Nordin]

Which plug do you hook it up to?
Your are suppose to hook it up to #1 plug (the top)..

 

[jerryjerry05]

One of the first posts in this forum is a post for static timing.

​The timing is done with the plugs out and the leads grounded and the throttle all the way forward,
key on.
​You'll need a remote starter too.

​Running like a turd: Compression test? Spark test? Bad fuel line? Bad fuel line connectors? Check the reeds for damage?
Water in the system? Wrong prop??

Oh yea welcome!!

 

[Airick27]

I grounded all plug wires,, hooked a jumper to the kill swith, has a brand new prop, new plugs, good compression, and I hooked up the light to #1 plug wite, just can't figure out why the numbers are reading on the side, at the lake they were in front

 

[Airick27]

jerry thank u. I will re-check it all again.

 

[pnwboat]

Maybe the flywheel key has sheared and the flywheel has shifted around on the crankshaft?

 

[jerryjerry05]

Do you pull the plugs?
​Is the throttle all the way forward when testing the timing??

Is the connector at the trigger broken?
​Sometimes it cracks and won't advance when throttled up?

​The flywheel could be sheared just a tiny bit.
​Pull it and check it.