86' 140 h.p. timing questions.

[8up]

I have a Clymer Manual and I don't think much of it...but the man at the repair shop talked me out of the factory one. My book says the timing should be @ 18 BTDC. Which cyl. is the number one cyl. Also, can I put a dial indicator on this cyl., bring it to the top and chck the numbers on the flywheel. If not is there an easier way to time this engine at home?<br /><br />Thanks much!

 

[Hooty]

Re: 86' 140 h.p. timing questions.

Nr.1 is the top cylinder on the stbd. side. There's a lot of info one locating TDC and timing if you use the "search" function.<br /><br />c/6<br />Hooty

 

[93bronco]

Re: 86' 140 h.p. timing questions.

#1 is on the throttle cable side.<br />vro- 2----1 cable <br />side 4----3 side<br />-<br />joe reeves posted a good way to set WOT without starting.<br />its been posted many times.<br />as suggested above do a search on timing or WOT timing.<br />-<br />it worked great for me.

 

[8up]

Re: 86' 140 h.p. timing questions.

Thanks ya'll,<br /> I'll give it a search. This post is awesome. This 140 is really giving me a fit. I'm almost ready to throw in the towell and take it somewhere.

 

[93bronco]

Re: 86' 140 h.p. timing questions.

you can figure most of the stuff out using this forum.<br />also do a search in the J/E section for 120 looper, 140 looper or just 120 - 140.<br />-<br />if you look at my post there is a pic of the spark tester & piston stop tool i made with help of this forum.<br />just cost me my time.<br />-<br />found this one to help with the timing<br /> setting wot timing

 

[8up]

Re: 86' 140 h.p. timing questions.

2k boat,<br /><br />I can't find that post you are talking about with the picture of that spark tester you made. Can you help locate it. Thanks again

 

[93bronco]

Re: 86' 140 h.p. timing questions.

"update on 1988 j&e 120/140 ph/bracket swap"<br />its here in the j&e section