Timing and Neutral Start Switch

[consec3]

I wrote this once and it disappeared, hope it doesn't double post. Question do I need to disable the neutral start switch when timing my outboard? Here is what I have done As per "Joe Reeves" method of static timing. I pulled the plugs, hooked up spark tester did the sync. by aligning the cam roller between the 2 marks on the cam. This was done while in neutral, the cam does not engage the rubber advance/stop screw at this point. If I put it in forward gear the remote throttle can be advanced far enough to allow the cam to touch the advance/stop screw. To get the motor to turn over I have to disable the neutral stop switch. Am I doing this right by being in gear and disabling the neutral start switch?
Your input will be greatly appreciated, thanks to all who might help an old man out.
Motor is 1981 Johnson, 35 HP electric start with remote controls.

 

[joereeves]

Plugs removed, in gear, disable neutral safety switch, engine at full throttle/full spark advance..... that'll do it.

 

[consec3]

Thanks a million, Your advice is much appreciated. Got it timed in less than a minute.

 

[joereeves]

You're much quicker than I am

 

[dawgs]

ok. how do you disable the neutral safety switch?

 

[whaler__pr]

in gear, disable neutral safety switch, engine at full throttle/full spark advance..... that'll do it.

Joe please explain me this... it needs to be in gear to do the timing correctly or just in this case that the advance was not complete?

 

[joereeves]

It depends on what engine is being timed..... being in gear or not, most do not. If the engine has a locking/stop device that prevents the timer base from reaching the full spark advance setting in neutral, then it will need to be in forward gear.

Bypass the neutral safety switch simply by using a jumper wire from the battery cable terminal of the starter solenoid to the small 3/8" nut terminal that engages the solenoid (not the 3/8" nut ground terminal).