Hi all and greetings from across the pond (UK),
I have a 1991 volvo penta Aq131 and it has started to be a real pain when starting - especially from cold or damp. The engine is really cold blooded and if i don't get it just right I end up flooding it. A few people have recommended replacing the points/condensor etc with an electronic system like Pertronix for example in the hope it 'might' make a difference to starting it. Now i'm not a marine engineer (I was a radar engineer in the military) - but i'm not phased by tackling something like this - just a bit short on relevant knowledge. So i have a few questions and any help or advice is gratefully received.
1. Has anyone done this conversion on an AQA131 and if so, what electronic system do you recommend (Pertronix, Hotspark etc)?
2. Do i need a particular type of ignition lead? Mine current ones are solid core (copper - i think) - do i need to have EMI suppression leads? They are getting a bit old and need replacing anyway.
3. I have a Bosch 0-231-178-019 distributor (right hand 1 piece points). Is this compatible?
4. Coil is good
5. I'm putting in a new starter motor as the current one is squealing a bit - probably because i've been overcranking in an effort to get it started. Do you recommend a penta origanal spare or are there any 'good' clone replacements?
6. Are there any big do's and don'ts to look out for?
7. Have i missed anything obvious to ask - to be frank it's highly likely?
I hope this is enough info to help you point me in the right direction.
Thanks all from a keen amateur.
Mike
I have a 1991 volvo penta Aq131 and it has started to be a real pain when starting - especially from cold or damp. The engine is really cold blooded and if i don't get it just right I end up flooding it. A few people have recommended replacing the points/condensor etc with an electronic system like Pertronix for example in the hope it 'might' make a difference to starting it. Now i'm not a marine engineer (I was a radar engineer in the military) - but i'm not phased by tackling something like this - just a bit short on relevant knowledge. So i have a few questions and any help or advice is gratefully received.
1. Has anyone done this conversion on an AQA131 and if so, what electronic system do you recommend (Pertronix, Hotspark etc)?
2. Do i need a particular type of ignition lead? Mine current ones are solid core (copper - i think) - do i need to have EMI suppression leads? They are getting a bit old and need replacing anyway.
3. I have a Bosch 0-231-178-019 distributor (right hand 1 piece points). Is this compatible?
4. Coil is good
5. I'm putting in a new starter motor as the current one is squealing a bit - probably because i've been overcranking in an effort to get it started. Do you recommend a penta origanal spare or are there any 'good' clone replacements?
6. Are there any big do's and don'ts to look out for?
7. Have i missed anything obvious to ask - to be frank it's highly likely?
I hope this is enough info to help you point me in the right direction.
Thanks all from a keen amateur.
Mike