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Where are the timing Marks on Marine Power 5.7

floridaBill

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I have a new marine power 5.7 carburated engine. Manual says to check timing at 8 deg at idle. I do not see any timing marks on the engine. I see the line on the harmonic balancer but I do not see a plate with numbers as the drawing in the book shows.

Anyone know what I might be missing?
 
Could this be intended for flywheel timing?
Look at the rear of the engine and at the flywheel cover.
You may have an open port (w/ a timing tab) that leads into the outer area of the flywheel, in which case the flywheel may be marked off for ignition timing.

If not.... then you'll need an add-on timing tab at the timing chain cover.
The problem is....... you may also want to perform a PPS (positive piston stop) to verify your new TDC markings.


BTW, look up your Total Advance specs. After you set BASE advance, do a dynamic test/check at 3.2k rpm or so.
This is to verify your progressive and total advance.


IMO, setting BASE only, and then walking away is not wise.


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you need a timing tab...I'd call the distributor you obtained the engine from and tell them you want it installed, properly, to maintain your warranty...
 
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