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[Bryan76]

Just finished rewiring my boat which is not a merc engine its a car engine. On the distributor I noticed a plug not being used I cant find the ignition module...do I have one? all i have is the distributor and coil...4.3 gm carb'd...I've got 2 wires going to coil and 2 wires going out to dist.

 

[wifisher]

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Yes you do have an ignition module. If I remember right it is in the distributor. "plug not being used" is probably the one.

 

[90stingray]

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Hopefully you are using the merc distributor as its approved for use on a BOAT. I don't think using automotive parts like that will be accepted very well among the people of iboats. But ignition module is usually housed within the distributor housing... pull the cap off and have a look.

 

[Bryan76]

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I believe it's green and white wires in the dist. what plugs into this....Is it the shift interupter switch or something else? I have not found an external ignition module...thanks

 

[Bryan76]

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I just got the boat trying to fix it correctly...

 

[90stingray]

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I have not found an external ignition module

We are telling you its UNDER the distributor cap... not external

 

[Don S]

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I just got the boat trying to fix it correctly...

You need a Mercruiser serial number off your engine if you have any hopes of finding the proper information for your engine.

 

[Bryan76]

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really I KNOW THAT i was asking what plugs in to that plug? if anything................................

 

[boat127]

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hey bryan the 2 white wires white green adn white red go to the module which should be located on the port side exhaust riser. they are bullet connectors. the wires they hook into are also white red and white green they are power and ground from the module. not sure about the plug on the distributor. should be a purple wire goin to + side of coil and Gray to the -. if you can post your serial number that will help with knowing what the plus is for. on some models the plug isnt used but that usally the efi modules.

 

[Bondo]

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Just finished rewiring my boat which is not a merc engine its a car engine. On the distributor I noticed a plug not being used I cant find the ignition module...do I have one?

Ayuh,... Got a picture,..??

How are We supposed to know what the 'ell you've got...

It sounds like some Cobb Job thrown together with whatever Car parts that were laying around...

 

[Bryan76]

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You might be rite but it is what it is car parts or not its still a car motor orignally then made into a marine!!!!!!

 

[90stingray]

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Yes car engine is fine. But you need to be using the original marine approved accessories...not the parts from the donor car. Goodluck.

 

[Bryan76]

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Trying to put it together correctly i guess its my fault for not doing my homework first thanks......

 

[dan t.]

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Sounds to me like a Delco EST dist , the empty 4 prong plug is for the timing jumper.Look at the bottom of the dist housing, of you see 2 screened vents it is marine legal.

 

[HT32BSX115]

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Trying to put it together correctly i guess its my fault for not doing my homework first thanks......

Well, don't let it get you "down"! Most of us have "been there, done that"

Some pictures might help us help you!

 

[Bryan76]

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Well i pop the cap off and did happen to see one screen but wasnt paying that much attention the rotor button was wore out so replaced it thats probally the one i have so will i have use that plug cause got 12 v and gray going to coil then coil to dist. And then theres the empty plug.i found a 2001 4.3 vortec cracked lifter valley but everything else is there minus alt. and starter for 400.00 is it worrhit to buy it to use for parts will the dist and ign system work on my 96 model harness?Its a merc engine

 

[Bryan76]

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@Dan t you were correct its est dist the plug is for timing and i think the shift interutper plugs in there i dont have the switch will have order that now going to check comp and set timing this weekend where can i get the plug for the timing i think its called a shunt or make one? Thanks.......

 

[Bryan76]

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I need to know what to set timing at i know i have to use the jumper wire.This is not a merc its a 4.3 out of truck is the timing specs the same is it 1 or 8 btdc with jumper then remove jumper and see if it advances is this correct

 

[JaseBosto]

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It sounds like your asking if we think you should buy another engine....Hard to tell with next to no punctuation. I don't understand why you would want to replace that engine, just find a junk mercruiser and swap the marine stuff over. Marine alternators/starters/etc are important. As for the timing on this beast, should be the same as any other truck 4.3.

It looks like you have a real pain in the rear on your hands.