Thunderbolt V Ignition Modules

Noland2100

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We have recently aquired a Bayliner with a 5.7 Alpha serial number 0K023257.

Folling all the steps in the flow chart, we are to the point where we have now power at the white/red wire.

The ignition module on the boat is an 807264-3, which upgrades to an 807264A01.

We have access to an 806957-4, for a 5.7 Mag. It looks to also cross to the 807264A01 for replacement.

Wold I be able to use the Mag ignition module in place of the one that's installed. Would there being a timing curve issue?

The engine does not have a knock sensor module, don't know if that matters, but may be worth mentioning.

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Bondo

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Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,... All the ones I've seen have the advance embossed on 'em,....

I'm sure it oughta work for testin' purposes anyways,....
 

Noland2100

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Thanks. I was hoping it would work as a more permanent repair, but was concerned about possibly having too much timing. Saying I have access was a mis-statement. It's a used unit, that we were looking to buy, but then I seen that its not the same, then while doing research and seeing that they cross to the same updated part, really muddied things up.
 
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Bondo

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Ayuh,.... Dollar for dollar, the Delco Voyager is a Great replacement for a T-Bolt ignition gone bad,....
 

Noland2100

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So, from what Ive read, this looks like a viable option. Question I have now is, I can find info everywhere about installing one, but can not find the module and harness. Just an entire kit with a distributor and all. Would you happen to have a link to where to purchase one?
 

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I didn't realize what at first that the delco voyager was a whole new set up, thought maybe it was just the mudule. That should be all I need, is just the ignition module. Does anyone have a link to the timing curves for the different modules?
 

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Ayuh,... My point is, the Merc parts are stupidly Expensive,.....
You can drop in the Voyager for less money than fixin' the T-Bolt system,....

I believe there's timin' curves listed in the manuals, but I don't remember which ones,...
 

Noland2100

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I'll take a look. I don't remember seeing one in the manual I downloaded, but I also wasnt looking for it.
 

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Looks like the timing curves for the TB 5 are not published, but it also has a variable timing curve.

Which makes me wonder again, how close the Mag a d non Mag would be.

Also, what the most updated part map would be. Especially seeing as it uses 1 part for several different arrangements.
 

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If both modules are replaced by the same new part number I'd say it would work. Check your total advance at approx 4 k rpms should be below 32 degrees with 10 degrees initial. With out the knock sensor it won't add as much advance
 
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