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[ctp13]

Hi all I live in Sacramento ca Area , just purchased a 1973 20' something its a open cuddy with icebox, sink, stove

The motor will need some help ,Volvo 170 , somebody worked on it and dident finish , had distributor out and likly did not get it back right ,

Which lead to a search for the cause...... Any way first of many questions there is a vacume advance distributor in it ( havent looked under cap) i dont think thats right.

And are there any manuals that cover what ever modle Boat I have?

Thanks .

[canoel]

Welcome to the forum!!

The Volvo AQ170 is a great engine. You should not have vacuum advance. There is a good chance someone pulled an engine from a Volvo 160 or early 260 series car and dropped it in there at some point.

I would start with a compression and leak down test, then find top dead center firing for the number 1 cylinder, reinstall the distributor and wires, and go from there.

[ctp13]

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[Mr._Darcy]

Welcome to the BOC! Some pictures of the engine, distributor etc. might help you get answers. Also, please take a minute to fill out your profile page with info about the boat and the area where you live and use your boat. You could have a knowledgeable BOC member living near by.

Greg

[rbrauerei]

Welcome to another cuddy owner!

[ctp13]

I have tried to post on my profile but it just seems to reject any attempt , but its likly me