What is the total timing for a MIE230 (GM 305) and at what rpm should it all be in at?
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Timing - Mercruiser MIE230
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Timing - Mercruiser MIE230
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Re: Timing - Mercruiser MIE230
I believe it's 28 deg at 2900 rpm. If I recall, 1982 was the transition year from points to TB4 ignition, not that it matters for the advance curve in this case.
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Re: Timing - Mercruiser MIE230
Thank you. Thats what I was looking for.
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Re: Timing - Mercruiser MIE230
Found this info from a Merc Manual. Shows 8* initial and MAX of 26* advance for a total of 34* Their example of 19*+8*=25* is goofy though
https://uoil-public.sharepoint.com/_lay ... 9c04b20371
Its a PDF of a section on ThunderBolt IV Ignition

https://uoil-public.sharepoint.com/_lay ... 9c04b20371
Its a PDF of a section on ThunderBolt IV Ignition
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Re: Timing - Mercruiser MIE230
8 at idle, 32-34 all in.
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Merc 305 SBC's
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Merc 305 SBC's
1.52:1 Borg Warners
1983 Correct Craft
Commander 351 Ford (PCM)
1:1 Borg Warner
There are 350 different varieties of shark, not counting loan or pool.