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Originally Posted by Dudesky
You don't know this guys level of mechanical experience for one and personally, I'd check for spark by grounding a plug wire......whether or not you've been careful in the past reminds me of Carl Wallenda.
As for checking timing...you're way down the quick check list......
Spark then fuel....that quick.
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Not talking about adjusting timing, only knowing that it's close enough to start and finding it out quickly.
Sure there are plenty of ways to check spark, but a small amount of fuel, get out of the way and see if it spits. Nothing quicker and nothing more certain for moving along in the troubleshooting process.
IF this is a boat with limited ventilation in the engine compartment, then Kerry is right about being careful with gas.