1997 4.3GL Timing

[Jprevat]

Ok guys. I pulled it apart to find my water in oil problem on a new-to-me boat and found that my intake manifold was cracked out from lack of winterization, I assume. Now I have a new manifold and new gaskets all the way around.

My problem is that I have never done timing before so I'm not sure what ignition system I have or what order to go in.

I have my #1 piston TDC but don't really know where to go from here.

Thanks in advance guys.

 

[third times the charm]

Are you sure all that cracked was just the intake?? If it wasnt winterized at all, could potentially have a cracked block, exhaust manifold... Not trying to be a downer, just speaking from experience.

 

[third times the charm]

Ok, im going to take a guess here and say your engine is a volvo penta....if it is try this link below..
http://www.marinemechanic.com/volvo/sb-34-2-5.htm

 

[Jprevat]

It is a volvo penta but I figured it would see more traffic over here. Thank you for the link. I will take a look.

 

[Jprevat]

I think Marinemechanic.com is off line right now.

 

[alldodge]

You might see more traffic over here in the Merc section but most the folks here won't mess with a VP. You have more then one post here now

GA_Boater might move them for ya

I'll try and help but have to go looking around in my VP stuff to see what I can find, will be back

 

[alldodge]

Not sure if yours is a GL-A, B or C. In any case I think you should have the Delco EST distributor.
https://www.marinepartseurope.com/en/volvo-penta-explodedview-7744270-28-6930.aspx

With that, I don't know if there is a base timing mode to be used to set timing. Maybe muc or bruceb58 can advise

 

[GA_Boater]

It is a volvo penta but I figured it would see more traffic over here. Thank you for the link. I will take a look.

Please don't start topics in other areas. Mercruiser and V-P are not the the same. If you don't use the V-P section of the forum, how much help can you expect?

Your other thread has been moved to V-P also.

 

[bruceb58]

Not sure if yours is a GL-A, B or C. In any case I think you should have the Delco EST distributor.
https://www.marinepartseurope.com/en/volvo-penta-explodedview-7744270-28-6930.aspx

With that, I don't know if there is a base timing mode to be used to set timing. Maybe muc or bruceb58 can advise

1997 could be an LK or an NC model. In either case, there is a Delco EST distributor on there and you need to put it into base timing mode with a shunt. Instructions are in the service manual.

 

[Jprevat]

My fault guys. Didn't know that I couldn't do that or that there was that much of a difference between the two. I was under the impression that the only difference was the paint color. I'll keep it in the VP section.

Thank yall for taking the time to point me in the right direction.

 

[Jprevat]

1997 could be an LK or an NC model. In either case, there is a Delco EST distributor on there and you need to put it into base timing mode with a shunt. Instructions are in the service manual.

Yessir it is an LK model. I set it manually and it's running really well but I'll get my hands on a shunt and a comprehensive service manual.

 

[bruceb58]

Yessir it is an LK model. I set it manually and it's running really well but I'll get my hands on a shunt and a comprehensive service manual.

I probably wouldn't run it until it is timed properly.

 

[alldodge]

Yessir it is an LK model. I set it manually and it's running really well but I'll get my hands on a shunt and a comprehensive service manual.

Appears you can get one here
http://www.volvopenta.com/volvopent...lication_search/Pages/publication_search.aspx

 

[bruceb58]

here too:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Volvo-Penta...ce-Jumper-Connector-Tool-885163-/131724920022

 

[rs1lollie]

I have a 98 4.3gl volvo penta and i timed my to this vid and it runs awesome....
https://youtu.be/FWWrmr3ij70

 

[bruceb58]

I have a 98 4.3gl volvo penta and i timed my to this vid and it runs awesome....
https://youtu.be/FWWrmr3ij70

That is the correct way to do it. Engine must be running when you connect the lead to 12 volts. Some of the Volvo OEM manuals are actually wrong because they say to hook up the lead before you start your engine.

 

[Jprevat]

Thank yall for the suggestions and sources. I really appreciate yall's time.

 

[Jprevat]

Ok I ordered the shunt today. hopefully by this weekend Ill have her ready to go. Ill follow the video and get her where she needs to be.

 

[Sunken Ship]

here too:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Volvo-Penta-...-/131724920022

Hi-Jack: Bruce, Would this be the same shunt for the '99 V/P 4.3GL PWTR? Sorry for the Hi-jack.

 

[bruceb58]

Hi-Jack: Bruce, Would this be the same shunt for the '99 V/P 4.3GL PWTR? Sorry for the Hi-jack.

yes