1991 volvo penta 131 won't fire timing help?

[morgenstern]

1991 volvo penta 131

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My volvo penta will not fire......what gap do you use to set the points? Whats the firing order and location of number one piston. Can someone help with this??? The coil is good took in to check if it was and it is.

 

[Don S]

Re: 1991 volvo penta 131 won't fire timing help?

I would suggest you set the point with a feeler gauge first, but then check with a dwell meter. Those engines like to run a 62 or 63? dwell best. Lower or higher and you will probably see longer start times and poorer idle when cold and hot.
This is from the OEM manual. Here is a link to the manual if you want to download it.
http://www.4shared.com/account/file...0_250_251_131151171.html?sId=b49Uk9ikpp57kfRi

Ignition setting for regular petrol (RON+MON)/2 = min 87 octane
Basic setting ........................................................................................ 6? BTDC (0?14.17 r/s = 0?850 rpm)
Stroboscope setting ............................................................................ 32?36? BTDC (70 r/s = 4200 rpm)
Contact gap ......................................................................................... 0.40 mm (0.01575")
Dwell angle .......................................................................................... 62?3?

 

[morgenstern]

Re: 1991 volvo penta 131 won't fire timing help?

So the #1 cylinder is in the back of the engine???? I figured it was in the front. The diagram appears to show #1 is in the back??? Coil is good had it checked out but the is no spark at the plug. I am figuring that I have the point gap set incorrect or I did not put back everything correctly. I do not own a dwell meter. Could there be any other reasons for no spark. Is there something I am missing???

 

[Don S]

Re: 1991 volvo penta 131 won't fire timing help?

The diagram appears to show #1 is in the back???

No, it's just like any other engine known to man. The #1 cylinder is at the FRONT of the engine, no matter which way the engine is turned.