i am going to try clams's thread on how to time an 82~ish mercury 80 horse motor on my boat. the boat its self does not have a tachometer but i have an automotive timine light that has a tach function built into it. <br /><br />the problem being is that the timing light was designed for a 4...
82 merc 80 horse I picked up last fall and I am trying to make run this summer. If you need more details or pics , let me know. I will get back to you pretty quick. I do have a manual and can use a volt meter/ soldering iron. I am a electronic tech, so if you need to get down and dirty, feel...
outboard had sat about 4 years.<br /><br />upon getting the engine, i removed the spark plugs and poured oil in all four cylinders and spun the engine by hand several times. at that time it was late so i let it sit overnight.<br /><br />the next day i went and filled the gas tank with premium...
