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Replaced stator/trigger/flywheel. Do I need to link/sync?
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<blockquote data-quote="MrGiggles" data-source="post: 470799" data-attributes="member: 22613"><p>Ditto, you should at least check the ignition timing. If it is even a little bit too advanced, bad things happen. Aftermarket triggers may not have the same tolerances as OEM, and adjustments may be necessary.</p><p></p><p>I used an automotive timing light, run it on muffs with the fuel line unhooked until the carbs are empty, pull the plugs, ground them. Hook the pickup onto the #1 plug wire, move the throttle control to wide open, and rig up a jumper wire to crank the motor by the starter solenoid. </p><p></p><p>If your motor has a moveable timing pointer, you should verify TDC with a screwdriver prior to adjusting, and it helps to apply a piece of white tape or white out on the timing mark to make it more visible.</p><p></p><p>There should be a decal on the airbox that shows the maximum timing numbers. On my 84 Merc 60hp it is 29*BTDC, I set it at 28 just to be conservative. The timing numbers in my Clymer manual were totally wrong.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MrGiggles, post: 470799, member: 22613"] Ditto, you should at least check the ignition timing. If it is even a little bit too advanced, bad things happen. Aftermarket triggers may not have the same tolerances as OEM, and adjustments may be necessary. I used an automotive timing light, run it on muffs with the fuel line unhooked until the carbs are empty, pull the plugs, ground them. Hook the pickup onto the #1 plug wire, move the throttle control to wide open, and rig up a jumper wire to crank the motor by the starter solenoid. If your motor has a moveable timing pointer, you should verify TDC with a screwdriver prior to adjusting, and it helps to apply a piece of white tape or white out on the timing mark to make it more visible. There should be a decal on the airbox that shows the maximum timing numbers. On my 84 Merc 60hp it is 29*BTDC, I set it at 28 just to be conservative. The timing numbers in my Clymer manual were totally wrong. [/QUOTE]
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