static timing

[dannaray]

i picked up a 1984 50 merc and the previous owner pulled the flywheel by unbolting it from the hub he said stator was bad and let it set for a good while and decided he didn't want to mess with itit is a type 8 ignition coil per cylinder it has no timing pointer can i static time the engine and get in the ballpark i bought a new statorand have run engin but i can't get it to run smooth or responsive its like the timing is retarted any help or ideas would be great

 

[Chris1956]

Is the outer flywheel in the correct position on the flywheel hub? If not, rotate the motor until the top cylinder is at TDC. Now set the flywheel so the timing decal faces where the timing pointer would bolt on.

Get or make a new timing pointer. A flat piece of metal or plastic works.

Now use a dial indicator or cailper to set the #1 piston to .464 inches before TDC and set the flywheel to that measurement. Now set the timing pointer to read .464 BTDC.

Now you can time it properly.