"I am trying to sort out the t
"I am trying to sort out the timing on the above engine. It has Thunderbolt ignition, and does not have EFI.
In reading both the Merc and SELOC Manuals, they seem to indicate that the motor has to be timed with a scanner,(and a timing light) although they also indicate that in this scenario, the engine should have EFI, and Thunderbolt V ignition..
There is a single line on the damper and a
"v" in the timing chain cover. The timing is spec'd at 10 degrees bttc, but I'm assuming that the lines will give tdc, and not -10.
If anyone has any experience with this engine, and or the scanner needed, I'd appreciate any help that you can give me.
I tried to find the Merc. engine # that should be stamped on the starboard side of the block, just below the cylinder head, and there appears to be nothing there. I'm wondering if the previous owner had a replacement automotive engine dropped in? I've only had the boat for 1 season, and it came in fabulour shape. I assumed that everything was original equipment.
Any help is much appreciated.
Bob."
"I am trying to sort out the timing on the above engine. It has Thunderbolt ignition, and does not have EFI.
In reading both the Merc and SELOC Manuals, they seem to indicate that the motor has to be timed with a scanner,(and a timing light) although they also indicate that in this scenario, the engine should have EFI, and Thunderbolt V ignition..
There is a single line on the damper and a
"v" in the timing chain cover. The timing is spec'd at 10 degrees bttc, but I'm assuming that the lines will give tdc, and not -10.
If anyone has any experience with this engine, and or the scanner needed, I'd appreciate any help that you can give me.
I tried to find the Merc. engine # that should be stamped on the starboard side of the block, just below the cylinder head, and there appears to be nothing there. I'm wondering if the previous owner had a replacement automotive engine dropped in? I've only had the boat for 1 season, and it came in fabulour shape. I assumed that everything was original equipment.
Any help is much appreciated.
Bob."