1 and 1/2 turn out from a lightly seated point is usually the best position
to start for the carbs idle jets.

--
Bill
Chesapeake, Va


"Jim" wrote in message
...

Just got a Merc 40 with Thunderbolt ignition. Serial number
is 6054081. Anyone know what year this motor is?


Thanks,
Jim

PS: I know it didn't run last year and someone mucked with the
carb. Any idea what initial settings should be for the needle(s)?