Any knowledgeable Evinrude guys?

[Ted G]

I got a 1998 175 Evinrude Ficht. Recently rebuild the power head and I’m in the process of timing it. I have the manual for the motor but it doesn’t really give me any details as far as where it should be at idle. If I’m understanding right from the internet, it should be set to 6* atdc…..does that sound right? I have the diagnostic kit arriving this week. Hopefully it’s pretty easy to use.

[billnorman1]

I'm surely no expert but when I built XXX engines sometimes the timing is set at full advance running at speed, per specs, and the initial timing fell where it may.

[CCGambler206]

A ficht timing should be set by the emm

[Ted G]

I'm surely no expert but when I built XXX engines sometimes the timing is set at full advance running at speed, per specs, and the initial timing fell where it may.

Yea I saw some videos on that too, just not a video of what I’m working on or info.

[Ted G]

A ficht timing should be set by the emm

From my understanding that’s correct to
a point. But the final adjustments need to made to the emm using the diagnostic software.

[CCGambler206]

Where are you located I have the software

[Ted G]

Where are you located I have the software

I’m in Cincinnati area, more specifically Harrison, Ohio. I got the software on the way. I really appreciate the offer though. Maybe you can answer some Questions if needed??? I’m pretty good mechanically but the computer stuff scares me a bit. I’m not a boat mechanic, just a guy that knows his way around a motor and loves to fish.

[mactlman]

https://www.bbcboards.net/forumdisplay.php?f=4

[Ted G]

https://www.bbcboards.net/forumdisplay.php?f=4

thanks for the link. I looked through it and still can’t find exactly what I’m looking for. But tons of great info there. Thanks !!

[mactlman]

thanks for the link. I looked through it and still can’t find exactly what I’m looking for. But tons of great info there. Thanks !!

ask you questions there also some sharp evinrude techs there. also a etec forum on facebook I believe that dealership techs hang out on

[Les Young]

I got a 1998 175 Evinrude Ficht. Recently rebuild the power head and I’m in the process of timing it. I have the manual for the motor but it doesn’t really give me any details as far as where it should be at idle. If I’m understanding right from the internet, it should be set to 6* atdc…..does that sound right? I have the diagnostic kit arriving this week. Hopefully it’s pretty easy to use.

Post this in the evinrude johnson forum & you'll get the answer you need.