SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 23, MAINTENANCE Ignition Timing ‘Two items of test equipment are required: an inductive pickup timing light and a Scan Tool. 1. Connect timing light (91-99379 or similar) to No. 1 spark plug wire. Connect power supply leads, if applicable, on light to 12 volt battery. Refer to Specifications - “Engine Rotation and Firing Order,” for cylinder numbering and location. 2. Connect a shop tachometer to engine. NOTE: Before starting engine make sure the timing tab and mark, or marks, on crankshaft damper are clean. Chalk or white paint on timing marks may help visibility. NOTE: With engine running, set the scan tool or Marine Diagnostic Code Tool to the SERVICE MODE and follow manufacturer's instructions. On MEF! 2 and MEF! 3 models, engine rpm will automatically increase to a higher mm. You do not have to increase it ‘manually, as stated in the following steps. 3. Connect the Scan Too! to the DLC connector (in the electrical box or on the electrical bracket) of the wiring hamess. ra228 a - Timing Too! Start the engine. Allow it to reach normal operating temperature On MEFI 1 Models: Manually adjust the engine throttle to 1800 rpm. 6. Aim timing light at timing tab, located on the timing gear cover and crankshaft torsional damper. Check the timing. Refer to “Specifications.” re28 7. Loosen the distributor clamp bolt enough to just be able to rotate the distributor with some resistance. 8. Aim timing light at timing tab and recheck location of timing mark. Slowly rotate the distributor clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the timing to specified degrees. 9. Aim timing light at timing tab and recheck location of timing mark. Repeat Step 8 until timing is correct. Torque distributor hold down bolt to 30 Ib-ft (40 Nm) 90-861326-1 MARCH 1999 Page 18-43MAINTENANCE SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 23, 10. Manually close the throttle to bring engine rpm back to idle. IMPORTANT: Set the tool to NORMAL MODE before attempting to resume normal op- erations. If the setting of the tool remains in SERVICE MODE, the n system will operate only in the “Service Mode.” This means that the additional timing advance features would not function 11. Set the Scan Tool to NORMAL MODE. Disconnect the tool 42. Stop the engine. Turn ignition key to OFF position. 43, Remove timing light Cold Weather or Extended Storage Precautions BE CAREFUL while working on fuel system; gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive under certain conditions. Be sure that ignition key is OFF and do not smoke or allow sources of spark and/or open flames in the area. To prevent a potential fire hazard, be sure that engine compartment is well ventilated and that there are no gasoline vapors present during starting or fogging of engine. DO NOT operate engine without cooling water being supplied to seawater pickup pump or water pump impeller will be damaged and subsequent overheating damage to engine may result. ‘Seawater (Raw-water) section of cooling system MUST BE COMPLETELY drained for winter storage, or imme ing temperatures exists. Failure to comply may result in trapped water causing freeze and/or corrosion damage to engine. If boat is in the water, seacock (water inlet valve), if so equipped, must be left closed until engine is to be re-started, to prevent water from flowing back into cooling system and/or boat. If boat is not fitted with a seacock, water inlet hose must be left disconnected and plugged to prevent water from flowing back into cooling system andlor boat. As a precautionary measure, attach a tag to the ignition switch or steering wheel of the boat with the warning: Open seacock or reconnect water inlet hose before starting engine. IMPORTANT: Observe the following information to ensure complete draining of cool- ing system. ‘+ Engine must be as level as possible. ‘+ Awire should be repeatedly inserted into all drain holes to ensure there are no obstructions in passages. Remove petcock, if necessary, to insert wire complete- ly into drain hole. Page 18-44 90-861326-1 MARCH 1999