1985 Chaparral Boats 190 XLC

[wan2live]

I aml ooking to buy a 1985 Chaparral Boats 190 XLC and the guy selling it said that the electrical part that controls the firing and timing burned out, I called the dealer but they say they do not see the part. This part goes through the solenoid? it is a box bolted down with four screws and he said it was a common problem for this year engine because it did not have an alternator this is what controls charging, water cooling etc.

Can someone help me find this part? I have not seen it yet and he said the numbers are gone due to it burning out, the boat is at a good price but I dont want to add another 400 to it.

I hope I gave enough information as it is all I really have.

170 hp merc 3.0 4cyl

 

[smithrock]

Re: 1985 Chaparral Boats 190 XLC

I have an '85 198XL mine does have an alternator. You might want to post your problem in the Mercruiser engine forum, you'll get some knowledgeable responses!

 

[cooter2506]

Re: 1985 Chaparral Boats 190 XLC

Hmm not sure about it not having an alternator. The box that controls the timing is the ignitiion control and it should have a Thunderbolt IV system. And yes it is an expensive part but neeeded. It also has a sensor in the Distributor that controls advance timing. But as far as it not having an alternator I woud doubt that. But I have been wrong before just ask my wife!