static timing 115 omc

[SKEETR]

Ok maybe I think too much about these things. When I pull the plugs for a static timing, should I ground out the plug wires to the block. What about fuel coming out of the plug holes, chance of fire from spark?

 

[Sherman]

Re: static timing 115 omc

Seems like static means static so the engine isn't running so no spark. I have never had a problem with this but it sounds like a good practice to ground the wires to protect power packs.

 

[SKEETR]

Re: static timing 115 omc

Must be my brain that has all the static. I am going to time the motor per Joe Reeves method. Engine cranking with spark but not running. Thanks for the info on protecting the pack. Hope I didn't hurt it a while back when I did a compresion test, plug wires dangling. Sheesh, wish I was researching this site from day one.