Ignition Timing
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
G,day guys,
well i just want some info please fellas.
i have a 2012 40 hp short shaft jap spec mercury two stroke 3 cylinder/3 carb out board engine
model # 1040203HL
ok well here is the list of mods done to new engine.
1/ boysen carbon power reeds
2/shaved head 20 thou
3/irruduam spark plugs
4/lightened flywheel down from 3 kilo to now 1.4 kilo
5/d1 50 hp larger bore exhaust ,also have exhaust relief holes in lower leg,
6/merc spitfire 4 blade in 15 " pitch
7/ram stacks with tuning spacer lengths
8/50 hp carbs/manifold
9/run 100 octane fuel
10/tiny tach comercial rpm guage
11/ cut/fluted air vents in engine cowling for better breathing.
12/ disconnect rev limiter wire
13/ adjust carb throttle so now can get full throttle
14/removed 2 chokes for better air flow into carbs
15/this beast will use amsoil marine full synthetic two stroke oil mix
16/sport marine 200 hydro foil turbo cavation plate kit.
17/inline cleanble fuel filter.
18/high perf/volume water pump.
should i advance or retard it ??
and how many degrees would i move it to ??
whats the procedure of adjusting the ignition from start ??
do i use a timing light ??
thanks guys
cheers
Bookmarks