2000 Johnson/Evinrude SS 2 thru 8 outboards Service Manual, Page 122Get this manual
Indexing FlywheelErratic Ignitionthru 8 Internal ignition module problems could cause module to fire erratically or continuouslyTo troubleshoot this situation, you must determine that each cylinder is firing at the correct time and no more than once per revolution1Disconnect the spark plug leads and remove all spark plugs[] 2Place the eraser end of pencil in the No.1 spark plug hole Slowly turn the flywheel by hand in clockwise direction until the greatest length of the pencil is outside the spark plug holeThis indicates the No piston is near top dead center
3Make reference mark on the starter housingMake mark on the flywheel rim directly beneath the starter housing reference markLabel this mark "No.1"