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    Starting Issues

    Should I look for anything in particular?
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    Starting Issues

    I have a 2002 VP 5.7 GXI-A the last sea trial I got out about a mile then the engine sputtered and died will not restart once back in I can crank the engine, and it will briefly fire and run only about 2 sec I did notice that the injectors are spraying fuel during cranking but immediately quit...
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    Setting Timing on a 2002 VP5.7GXI-A

    Yes replaced the distributer completely was able to get the timing set Thank you for your support.
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    Setting Timing on a 2002 VP5.7GXI-A

    I found the diagnostic connector Thank you for your help.
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    Excellent Advice and Knowledge

    I know trying to find and available trustworthy marine mechanic has caused me to have to do much maint. myself and could not have done it if not for the wonderful folks on here
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    Excellent Advice and Knowledge

    Since I have been on this site I have had so many folks answer questions provide drawings and guidance that has help educate me and also been incredibly helpful in getting to the root of problems with my boat and the response to post has been outstanding with so many to thank I just want to say...
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    Setting Timing on a 2002 VP5.7GXI-A

    So I should set the timing to 8 BTDC with the jumper connected correct?
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    Setting Timing on a 2002 VP5.7GXI-A

    Still looking for the connector question what should the timing read when the jumper is removed should it be 8 BTDC?
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    Setting Timing on a 2002 VP5.7GXI-A

    I think I have seen that connector before Thanks for the diagram most helpful.
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    Setting Timing on a 2002 VP5.7GXI-A

    So I have ordered the jumper connector that goes to the Distributer will this do the same thing once I disconnect the current plug?
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    Setting Timing on a 2002 VP5.7GXI-A

    OK I have read numerous forums and post on setting the timing on a VP 5.7 GXI-A So here's what I have learned, one the dist. has two connectors one with 3 wires and one with two wires I don't think I have a diagnostic plug I have read where you connect a humper to the 3 wire plug on the dist to...
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    Setting Timing on a 2002 VP5.7GXI-A

    Thanks for the advice will definitely need this.
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    Setting Timing on a 2002 VP5.7GXI-A

    Not familiar with placing motor in base timing mode how is that done?
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    Setting Timing on a 2002 VP5.7GXI-A

    Thanks for the advice will get a bump switch.
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    Setting Timing on a 2002 VP5.7GXI-A

    I have to deal with a disturbed distributer meaning must go to TDC any ideas on how to turn the engine without removing the raw water pump?
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    Broken Spark plug

    Thanks for the advice will probably pull plugs at least once a year to clean and inspect.
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    Broken Spark plug

    Question what would be the recommended interval for changing plugs?
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    Broken Spark plug

    I did get new AC plugs no more NGK for me.
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    Broken Spark plug

    Much good advice the head came of no problem the broken plug was removed and getting ready to reassemble have cleaned everything new bolts fingers crossed everything go back easy peasy I do have to deal with a disturbed distributer meaning must go to TDC any ideas on how to turn the engine...
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    Broken Spark plug

    Had a cracked exhaust manifold it just happen to run down on to the spark plug had to be leaking before I bought the boat
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