Mercury 5 SERIES Service Manual page 71

Section 2C - Timing and Synchronization
Table of Contents
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications
Type
Spark Plug:
Firing Order
IGNITION
Ignition Timing: (Fixed)
SYSTEM
Capacitor Charge Coil Resistance
Readings taken @
Trigger Coil Resistance
68 F (20 C).
Ignition Coil Resistance:
Engine Speed Limiter
Oil Pressure Switch (Red Light)
90-857138R1 MAY 2000
ELECTRICAL
2C-1
2C-2
2C-3
Type
Gap
Hex Size
Torque
Primary
Secondary (W/o Boots)
Spark Plug Boot
TIMING AND SYNCHRONIZATION
TDC Timing Mark Alignment
Check Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capacitor Discharge Ignition
NGK DCPR6E
0.035 in. (0.9 mm)
5/8 in. (16 mm)
13 lb-ft (17.5 Nm)
25
95 - 134 Ω (WHT - BLK/RED)
149 - 243 Ω (RED/WHT - BLK)
0.02 - 0.38 Ω
3000 - 4400 Ω
3500 - 5200 Ω
6300
Continuity Below 3.5 psi
(24.5 5 kPa) @ 68 F (20 C)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2C-3
2C-4
1
1 B.T.D.C.
200 rpm
0.7 psi
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