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Thanks guys.. My plans were to repaint the cover.. or replace it would be the way to go.. Found some info saying on some ignition systems, a person has to use jumping wires before checking the timing. Have you heard of this?

Frank..Here is pic of my timing tab..

I checked with MercuryMarine.com (could not find mercrusier.com).. and can't find any detailed tech info on their engines.. Do you have a link ?

Can someone give a proper method for checking the timing on a GM 5.0L (1993) .. I always worked on Fords.. On my 5.0L, the timing tab is notched, one large one near center, with 2 smaller notches on left, 1 notch on right.. Is the 8* the last one on the left? Do you use #1 cylinder for the...

Can someone give a proper method for checking the timing on a GM 5.0L (1993) .. I always worked on Fords.. On my 5.0L, the timing tab is notched, one large one near center, with 2 smaller notches on left, 1 notch on right.. Is the 8* the last one on the left? Do you use #1 cylinder for the...

Hello all .. new to the forum.. I just lost a good friend of mine because of boating alone. He was in the San Juan Island (Washington state), after anchoring his 38 ft Bayliner in a small bay in a Marine Park in July of 2007, he when missing on the the small island. His wife became concerned...