85 johnson link n sync

[skruff33]

Ok guys this is problem I'm having ...I was out on water engine running great ..then it fell on its face lost spark ..found and repaired the wires coming from the cdi box or amplifier box ..I be love that's what it's called ..also noticed the throttle shift cable worn so replaced that now I can't get the engine to start in nutraal ...I can get it to start if I turn ignition and slowly slam it to forward ...not good I no....can any 1 help me out on sinking the carbs with the distributer arm linkage..Im lost on the marks to line up the distibuter arm I no were to line the carb roller cam on top mark.... also when it try to start in nutraal it just back fires ..could it be out of timing ...never messed with the back stop or anything just the cable adjustment and cam roller and distributer skrew...ugggg I down loaded a book on engine but don't realy help out on synchronize

 

[emdsapmgr]

The sync and link procedure is detailed best in the factory service manual for your specific year. Rather detailed, with pictures-it's difficult to summarize it in a paragraph or two on this site. You can find a new factory manual on this factory-authorized website: outboardbooks.com. Any chance you had the flywheel off? If the flywheel key shears, the engine will be out of time and won't start. Likely the shift cable is out of adjustment after your replacement. Best to disconnect it at the engine end. Shift the engine manually between F-N-R (by hand) and see how the shift cable aligns in each shift position. Your goal would be to adjust the engine end of the shift cable to match the shift lever of the engine in each shift position. Then re-connect the shift cable end.

 

[skruff33]

Thanks would u happen to have a link were I can get the manual. ..again thanks I've been going crazy trying to sync these altogether

 

[emdsapmgr]

I put the website address in my post #2. Order there or you can call Ken Cook, Co. in Milwaukee and talk direct to a customer service rep.