mercruiser timing

[CHRIS_IL]

I just bought a 1996 Crownline with a 3.0 L LX Alpha 1 I/O Mercruiser boat I had to pull the distributor to reseal the lifter cover and now I need to reset the timing and need to know what RPMs I need to run and what degree it needs to be set at.
Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[watermellonI]

Re: mercruiser timing

wait for some confirmation on this but i m pretty sure its 6 deg BTDC, let one of the experts tell ya for sure
and welcome to iboats

 

[HT32BSX115]

Re: mercruiser timing

Do you have a service manual?

I'm not sure about the 96 but I think you have a Thunderbolt electronic ignition. You timing MUST be set according to the service manual procedures.

It cannot be set the conventional way.

Go here for the manual


Regards,


Rick

 

[CHRIS_IL]

Re: mercruiser timing

thank you.
I forgot to mention that I don't have a service manual.
I will check out the link you added.

Thanks again
Chris