Base timing for Volvo Penta 4.3GL

[ievery0912]

I have a 1998 Four Winns with a Volvo Penta 4.3 GL. I am trying to set the base timing on it. I am making a home made timing shunt, but I need to know if I need to unplug the 2 terminal plug that is plugged into the distributer or leave it plugged in. My distributer has 2 plugs. A 2 pin plug that goes to the coil, and a 4 pin plug that just has a rubber boot on it. Do I need to unplug the 2 pin while I have the shunt plugged in? or do I leave it plugged in.

 

[Don S]

Re: Base timing for Volvo Penta 4.3GL

Assuming you actually have a 98 engine (BY model)
4.3GL, GS
6? BTDC- w/89AKI or higher
1? BTDC- w/87AKI
Volvo Penta 885163-6 shunt required

You leave the other one plugged in, it goes to the coil.

 

[ievery0912]

Re: Base timing for Volvo Penta 4.3GL

Does this shunt have to come from Volvo Penta Dealer or will any autoparts store have it?

 

[Don S]

Re: Base timing for Volvo Penta 4.3GL

Couldn't say, never tried to buy one from an auto parts. I worked at a VP dealership and we bought about a dozen of them and gave one to each mechanic. Full retail is like 10 bucks.

 

[JustJason]

Re: Base timing for Volvo Penta 4.3GL

dealer

 

[ievery0912]

Re: Base timing for Volvo Penta 4.3GL

Thanks for all the help. I will visit the local dealer tomorow and order the part.