Is there timing on outboards

[trucker28]

I have a 1964 18HP johnson and was wondering is there timing to set on this motor if so how do I check it

 

[Boss Hawg]

Re: Is there timing on outboards

I have a 1964 18HP johnson and was wondering is there timing to set on this motor if so how do I check it

Definatly a timing set but all i can give you is a bump to top

 

[wbeaton]

Re: Is there timing on outboards

Not that you need to worry about unless you pop off the flywheel. Timing is provided via a cam that sits on the driveshaft under the flywheel. It is marked with a small section that says "top". When the points' cam follower reaches the part of the cam marked "top" you set the points to .020". Set both sets of points this way.

You also need to sync the carb with the magneto. When the cam follower that rides on the brass plate on the front of the mag hits the two raised lines on the plate the throttle plate should just start to rise.

That's it. You are now timed.

 

[trucker28]

Re: Is there timing on outboards

Not that you need to worry about unless you pop off the flywheel. Timing is provided via a cam that sits on the driveshaft under the flywheel. It is marked with a small section that says "top". When the points' cam follower reaches the part of the cam marked "top" you set the points to .020". Set both sets of points this way.

You also need to sync the carb with the magneto. When the cam follower that rides on the brass plate on the front of the mag hits the two raised lines on the plate the throttle plate should just start to rise.

That's it. You are now timed.

Ok thanks I just got done setting the points but now I will have to look at doing the second part thank you

 

[EARLS BOAT]

Re: Is there timing on outboards

Wbeaton Said It Just Like It Is. A Wise Man. A Manual Should Tell You How To Sync.

 

[Mas]

Re: Is there timing on outboards

If timing is off, it is usually a sheared flywheel key.

MAS

 

[trucker28]

Re: Is there timing on outboards

If timing is off, it is usually a sheared flywheel key.

MAS

I dont know if the timing is off or not it runs a little rough so I thought there might be a timing issue

 

[coolguy147]

Re: Is there timing on outboards

the motor has a fixed timing. i would try to leave it alone as much as possible.



make sure u torque ur flywheel down so u wont get a sheered key. remember the proper spec for the flywheel

 

[Mas]

Re: Is there timing on outboards

Rough running is one of four things: low compression, weak spark, gummed up carb, or bad/old fuel.

What have you checked?

MAS

 

[trucker28]

Re: Is there timing on outboards

Rough running is one of four things: low compression, weak spark, gummed up carb, or bad/old fuel.

What have you checked?

MAS

Compression was at 95 psi in both,spark i just redid the points and I seem to have good spark again and the carbs were cleaned and a kit put in and fuel there is a brand new tank and new fuel but mixture might be off