Chrysler 100, 115 and 140 HP Outboard Motors Service Manual, OB 3439, Page 93Get this manual
NOTE If belt deflects more than 1 4" (6.25 mm) it will be too loose and premature belt breakage will occurIf belt deflects less than 3 16" (4 .7 mm), it may cause binding of towershaft linkage andl or excessive wear on towershaft bearings 12Adjust distributor control rod so that distance between nylon swivels is 58"Figure 51
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Figure 52Connecting VoltmeterDISTRIBUTOR-""
7Turn ignition switch to "onor "runposition 8Loosen lock nut on distributor control rod Figure 51Turn control rod until reading on voltmeter goes from voltage to battery Voltage Whi Ie holdi ng control rod, tighten lock nut to secure rod in position
Figure 51Setting Timing
13Set timing one of two waysMethod #1 uses voltmeter (static); Method #2 uses timing light (running)
9Recheck for proper adjustment by touching distributor belt and watch reading on voltm eterNeedle on voltmeter should go from voltage to battery voltage orthe reverse, depending which side of the belt is being pressed