volvo penta 4.3L ignition timing

[mjs22]

Posted a topic yesterday about adjusting the timing on a Volvo Penta 4.3L. Anyone know what to do?<br /><br />Help!!!!!!

 

[rodbolt]

Re: volvo penta 4.3L ignition timing

hello<br /> its hard to tell without knowing what ignition system you have. the prestolite and the delco EST are very different.<br />post what ign system you have or maybe the model number off the engine and I will try to help.<br /> Good Luck and keep posting

 

[akriverrat]

Re: volvo penta 4.3L ignition timing

http://marinemechanic.com/volvo/sb-34-2-5.htm

 

[mjs22]

Re: volvo penta 4.3L ignition timing

thanks rodbolt and akriverrat<br /><br />I went to the volvo penta website and read the posting sb 34-2-5. The write up says I need to get a special part (885163-3) and connect to the B+ source. I assume this means the positive terminal of the battery. Is this so? Otherwise it looks straight forward.

 

[akriverrat]

Re: volvo penta 4.3L ignition timing

any twelve volt positive that won't get switched off while you're working will do.

 

[mjs22]

Re: volvo penta 4.3L ignition timing

Thanks a bunch for your replies. When I return from my fishing excursion in Florida I will get this done.