timing 2 stroke 79 80hp mercury

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I was woundering if anyone could help me on timing a 80hp mercury 2 stroke 1979 engine i belive it is a v-4 but i have not seen the engine yet its for a friend. thanks for helping :D
 

emckelvy

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Re: timing 2 stroke 79 80hp mercury

Hi, Jeff, an 80hp 4-cyl Merc would be an Inline 4-cyl.

Here's some good info on how to set up the timing & carb synchronization which will likely make it run better than whatever it's doing now!:

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=168855

Here's some more helpful info:

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=158076&highlight=seafoam

http://forums.iboats.com/forumdisplay.php?f=31

Here's a good place to find parts diagrams for your friend's Merc:

http://www.mercruiserparts.com/SelectModelType3.asp?class_id=2

HTH & Have Fun...........ed
 

dozerII

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Re: timing 2 stroke 79 80hp mercury

WOW is this a great Forum. That is great info.
Thanks

Glen
 
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Re: timing 2 stroke 79 80hp mercury

I have a 1971 2 stroke and 40house power and need help with the timing. How to adjust it. I don't no how to post a question. Can u help me?So?ry
 
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