diz 180 out

scottn83

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will a mercrusier 3.0l run if the distrubtor is 180 out. I rebuilt mine and broke a rod 1 hr into the trip. Would like to know why before i start over
 

Scott Danforth

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Re: diz 180 out

it shouldnt run, however if it did, it would not run well.
 

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Re: diz 180 out

Some of the 3.0l engines had a 'dual firing' ignition system called DDIS. They would fire 4 sparks per revolution, so yes, it would run with the 'dissy' (motion sensor) in 180? out....

Chris.......
 

scottn83

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Re: diz 180 out

Some of the 3.0l engines had a 'dual firing' ignition system called DDIS. They would fire 4 sparks per revolution, so yes, it would run with the 'dissy' (motion sensor) in 180? out....

Chris.......

Mine is a 1984 model. How would i know if it had the DDIS
 

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Re: diz 180 out

The DDIS ignition does not have spark plug wires on the distributor, just a cover plate.
 
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