timing for a 1983 bayliner ciera

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mcpannunzio

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first time boat owner trying to be a boat mechanic!!! PLEASE help... lol

i have a 1983 ciera with a 280 Volvo penta and a 350 gm motor. i have been trying to set the timing but have NO clue to what degree to set it.
i don't see a vacuum advance and or is it built in???
 
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Maclin

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Re: timing for a 1983 bayliner ciera

There is no vacuum advance. Ther is mechanical advance in the distributor controlled by swing-out weights and springs.

You can search for and download a user manual directly from Volvo Penta, there are some links to get you started at the top of the Volvo Penta topic in permanent topics at the top called stickies.
 
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Re: timing for a 1983 bayliner ciera

Noticed you were searching for users manual.


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bluecollerboater

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Re: timing for a 1983 bayliner ciera

i have the same set up on a 1985 ciera. I just did the timing it is 8 degrees at idle (600 to 650 rpm) and 32 degrees at 4200 rpm. I would take off the distibutor cap and check the advance weights and springs. mine were all rusted up and would not swing out to advance the timing. A little clean up and lube and they work great again.
 
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