Where is the hour meter on Mercury outboard?
Locate the hour meter. They are normally found on the dash of the boat, but sometimes are mounted under the dash or in the engine compartment.
How much HP does a Mercury 50 have?
Specifications – 50 EFI
| HP / kW | 50 / 37 |
|---|---|
| Full throttle RPM | 5500-6000 |
| Fuel induction system | 2 valves per cylinder, single overhead cam (SOHC) |
| Alternator amp / Watt | 18 amp / 226 watt |
| Recommended fuel | 87 octane |
How do you change the timing on a Mercury outboard motor?
Adjust the timing. Turn the flywheel counterclockwise until the dial indicator is a quarter turn past the .464 mark. Now turn the flywheel clockwise until the dial indicator reads 464. Install your spark gap tool into the holes where the spark plugs usually go.
How do you set the idle timing on a car?
Detach the throttle cable from the power head and attach a timing light to the top spark club lead. Adjust the ignition timing. Shift into neutral and start the engine while holding the throttle arm. Adjust the idle timing screw so that it is 2 degrees before top dead center.
How to set outboard ignition with a timing?
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How do you tune up an Evinrude Outboard?
Adjust the ignition timing. Shift into neutral and start the engine while holding the throttle arm. Adjust the idle timing screw so that it is 2 degrees before top dead center. Turn off the engine. Start the engine again, following the same steps as in the beginning, making sure you’re in neutral.
How do you timing a Mercury outboard engine?
Make sure that you have your timing light connected to your top spark plug lead. Shift your outboard into neutral, hold the throttle arm in idle, and start up your engine. Be certain to make note of the timing marks as you do this. Make adjustments to the idle timing screw until you achieve timing of two degrees BTDC at cranking speed.
How do you change the timing of a motor?
Adjust the timing of your ignition at cranking speed. You do this by taking all of your spark plugs out and replacing them with a spark gap tool temporarily. Detach the throttle cable from its power head. Make sure that you have your timing light connected to your top spark plug lead.
Where to find idle adjustment for 50 hp Mercury outboard?
Click on the one you want and when the first page opens, click on the “Save As” icon at the top LH corner of the page and you can save it to your computer. My 50 hp Mercury outboard Serial Number )T754671 (50 hp electric PTO, 2 stroke CE 03) needs idle adjustment (I think.)
Detach the throttle cable from the power head and attach a timing light to the top spark club lead. Adjust the ignition timing. Shift into neutral and start the engine while holding the throttle arm. Adjust the idle timing screw so that it is 2 degrees before top dead center.