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BEN KROP
New member
Username: alphatech
Post Number: 2
Registered: 10-2009
| | Posted on Monday, October 05, 2009 - 11:51 pm: | 
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Is ther a way to make an ignition control unit from a Volvo car work in place of the AQ171 marine version?
The marine version retails for $1100.00.The auto version is about $300.00.
I know a 1990 Volvo 740GLE ignition unit is physically the same but it does not seem to be a direct swap. |
El Pescador
Senior Member
Username: el_pescador
Post Number: 4977
Registered: 02-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 06, 2009 - 01:15 am: |
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If the auto version of a distributor is NOT rated SAE J1171, then it should not be used on a marine engine. Moreover, marine distributors do not have vacuum advance (car distributors do), and the mechanical advance curve is usually not the same as automotive.
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Ricardo E.
Advanced Member
Username: ricardomarine_vp
Post Number: 653
Registered: 03-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 06, 2009 - 11:53 am: |
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The use of this auto part may also gain you a nice citation from your equivilant of our U S Coast Guard or River Patrol should you ever be inspected.
Doubt that the ignition protection side of this is an issue (although certainly not marine approved), but if so, this potentially puts you and your family and friends at risk.... not to mention your engine if the curve/limit are incorrect. |
Robert A. Fierro
Advanced Member
Username: sandkicker
Post Number: 938
Registered: 06-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 06, 2009 - 12:59 pm: |
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And... should you have an event of an explosive or flamitory nature, your insurance won't pay. |
BEN KROP
New member
Username: alphatech
Post Number: 3
Registered: 10-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 07, 2009 - 01:49 am: |
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I was refering to the solid state control unit not the distributor assembly. Point is taken though. I hadn't thought of it as a safety concern since there are no moving parts and therefore no source for spark. But you are correct better safe then sorry. |
Ricardo E.
Advanced Member
Username: ricardomarine_vp
Post Number: 654
Registered: 03-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 07, 2009 - 07:32 am: |
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Ben, true..., being solid state does reduce the risk..... may even eliminates it.
However, we all just want you to be safe and not risk engine damage! |
