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Found what your describing, that tester is only for checking the operation of the infrared emitters and detectors in the actual optical sensor. Not for timing of any sort.
And you are correct, Joe Reeves method does not work with my engine, the other method did work very well though.
BUT, THANK...
Well, I always say its good to tell others about the problems you can't solve, cuz it makes you think differently about them, I have been an electronic technician for 40 years and have hit my fair share of walls.
I got the left side firing!!
And yes the WOT timing was way off, about 4-5...
Background first,
Replaced the water pump in March, then went for a fishing trip 2 weeks later.
No issues, engine ran fine for 6 hours. We were fishing for spoonbills so it was just above idle.
Then after we cleared a snag, the engine would start just fine and die with any attempt at...
