Volvo shunt 885163-6 vs. 888863

[cmartin]

I'm probably validating the need for Volvo's OEM manuals, but is there a difference between the distributor shunt I've read so much about with the P/N 885163-6 and a shunt with the P/N 888863?

I know my SELOC manual is only good for kindling (or maybe a low step stool), but it refers to the second shunt above and I can't find any reference to it anywhere.

I have the 3.0 GLP-C, 2005 and I'm pretty sure the first part above is all I need to properly set the timing.

Also, to make my own, I get which pins need to be jumped and that one goes to B+, but can you buy connectors at an auto parts store or radio shack that will fit each individual pin or are there generic "4-pin" connectors you can buy? If not, do you just rig it with something like narrow alligator clips and wire?

Thanks...Chris

 

[bruceb58]

Re: Volvo shunt 885163-6 vs. 888863

The 885163 is the shunt for the non-efi models. Not sure what that other number is but if you have a carb...which I believe you do, That is what you need.

 

[TilliamWe]

Re: Volvo shunt 885163-6 vs. 888863

If you are talking about putting your engine into base timing mode by shunting the two places on that computer plug looking thing, I used a paper clip on my Mercruiser.

 

[Don S]

Re: Volvo shunt 885163-6 vs. 888863

Yes, the 885163-6 is what you want. Costs about 10 bucks.

 

[cmartin]

Re: Volvo shunt 885163-6 vs. 888863

Thanks as always guys. I can't wait to see how all looks after this tune up (once all the parts arrive).

 

[Don S]

Re: Volvo shunt 885163-6 vs. 888863

Where did this 888863 number come from? It does show up in Volvo, but only as a tool, for $80. But nothing about for what, when, why or anything else.

 

[Rustychain]

Re: Volvo shunt 885163-6 vs. 888863

I'm also waiting for this 885163 to come in, but not coming til next week.
My plan today is to check junkyards for approx1993-1995 Chevy S-10 trucks and blazers with 4.3's.
The do not use this shunt/jumper thing, but I think the distributor is same and this 4-pin connector is wired into the vehicle wiring harness so the ECM can controltiming. If this is correct, then I should be able to unplug it from the junker, cut the wires from the wire harness and that will give me a connector to make my own tool???

 

[Rustychain]

Re: Volvo shunt 885163-6 vs. 888863

UPDATE:
At lunchtime, I visited junkyard and recovered the needed connector from the distributor of a mid-1990's chevy S-10 Blazer with a 4.3L engine. took 5 minutes to locate the suitable vehicle with EST distributor, and cut off the connector. Cost me $5.00.
Now I'll use this diagram to complete the tool.
http://forums.iboats.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=12886&d=1211669914

Antoher UPDATE:
Used it tonight to set the timing and it worked perfect. I'm goin' boatin'