1968 merc 350 twin help

[imported_dave]

Hello, I have changed out the water pump and impeller, new fuel pump and plugs and the points and condensers on the 35 hp outboard. I would like to time it. According to Clymers Manual, I need a dial indicator and a timing gauge. Are these tools available? The outboard is 38 years old and my local Merc part dept told me they don't carry anything for older units. I tried calling Old Mercs.com and they don't carry many tools. Any help out their? Dave

 

[jaymasta]

Re: 1968 merc 350 twin help

Hello, I have changed out the water pump and impeller, new fuel pump and plugs and the points and condensers on the 35 hp outboard. I would like to time it. According to Clymers Manual, I need a dial indicator and a timing gauge. Are these tools available? The outboard is 38 years old and my local Merc part dept told me they don't carry anything for older units. I tried calling Old Mercs.com and they don't carry many tools. Any help out their? Dave

you can buy a timing gun anywhere, wal-mart sells them, as well as ANY auto parts store, and Iam sure any good marine parts store, dial indicators are just as readliy available maybe not at walmart though, although there are many diferent kinds and ranges so finding one that will mount or fit properly might be the hardest part....but they are around..

 

[imported_dave]

Re: 1968 merc 350 twin help

The timing guage is not a timing gun. The part Clymers Manual talks about screws into the spark plug socket.