WOT timing (idle no concern?)

[OperativeK]

Can you fellas explain to me why in Joe's WOT procedure that idle timing isn't a concern:<br /> http://forums.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=28;t=010307#000001 <br /><br />Also what is normal operating temp for my 73 135 Johnson?

 

[wilde1j]

Re: WOT timing (idle no concern?)

There's no way of adjusting idle timing independently, and if WOT timing is correct, so will idle timing be OK. Check the shop manual for op temp, although most run ~ 144 to 160° F.