timing adjustment ?

[tidesright]

A 1964 9.5hp evinrude sport twin was left in a beach house we bought. I think I have a timing problem. I have good spark and I have fuel. It trys to start every now and then but it seems like the timing is off. I have good compression but it just seems like something is off. I do not have the manual for the motor, I would like to get it running and sell it, so i hate to buy the manual and never use it again. Is there a way to set the timing or does it sound like something else could be wrong?

 

[OBJ]

Re: timing adjustment ?

No timing to set tidesright. Try this....put some premix in a spray bottle and shoot some down the carb throat and try to start. If she fires, pull the carb and clean and overhaul.<br /><br />If she still don't fire, check the spark. Each cylinder spark should junp a 7/16" gap with a hot blue white spark. If you don't have a consistant spark, check the coils, points and condensers under the flywheel.<br /><br />Keep us posted....thanks.