Reply To: 1961 Merc 500 Idle Issues

[propav8r]

Pondrocket wrote:

Welcome propav8r,

Need  background on engine first what do you mean by ” about ready to go”? What status is engine currently in. Once that is understood I will get some good feedback and suggestions. Do you have a Master Service Manual & parts list, if so excellent if not i would suggest you get both. For your fishing engine application to time the flywheel and distributor pulley you will need to line up the timing mark on flywheel which is a straight line with the timing mark arrow on the distributor assembly. All is shown section IV-Ignition of manual. Once good there you will need to set max spark advance, adjust carburetor throttle pick up & carb adjustments on yours only low speed high has fixed jets. There is a complete process for all in book. On a side note we do have a members only section on this website with loads of information and videos for all makes and models.

Travis

 

Thanks, just getting back to this post. I’ll check out the members section. I do have both the factory service manual and a parts list. By “ready to go” I mean I’ve done the basic tune up (new plugs, new magneto belt, cleaned points, new rotor, new wires, rebuilt harness, etc)

I did not crack the cases open, but it may have been done at some point.