Mercruiser 4.3 (3d) - Installing Distributor (Another Way)

In this video I show how to install the distributor (static time) in a MerCruiser 4.3 V6. Since I can’t get access to cylinder no.1 I’m using the valve transitions for cylinder number 4 to indicate the status of Cylinder no. 1 being on the compression stroke.

[michaelshirley]

Moccasin marine, Your videos are awesome! Some of the best information out there! Your indepth explanations are very helpful, showcasing your professional experience. ABSOLUTELY TOP NOTCH.. I have one question. On setting the distributor, do you have the rotor direction aligned with the pickup? Because the cap has a small notch on the bottom that sets on the distributor in a specific orientation. But when I put the cap on the rotor is facing 4. Do I then use 4 post as #1?
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[WiskiDave]

At 1:09 there was a black wire just hanging there. Where does that wire go and what is it for? Just noticed it free floating on the back of my engine.

[kzwithcc]

Much easier way would be to pull the #1 cylinder spark plug, put your finger covering the spark plug hole and then turn the crank till you feel the compression stroke stop.

[davidnunez]

Thanks for your videos. I was able to get the distributor installed on this new rebuilt engine I'm installing into a boat. engine fires.

I have a question if you don't mind me asking. The boat is shooting out water from the exhaust manifold where the exhaust manifold mates to the cylinder head on one side. I am using muffs to pump water into the boat but no water comes out with the exhaust. Could this be an internally cracked manifold? I tested the manifold and water flows through it off the boat and there's no visible cracks that I can see. It's kinda stumping me. also when I shoot the water hose into the Y pipe with the manifold disconnected it comes out of the propeller.

[nathanmcolton]

Great video. This question is a bit off topic for this video, but I noticed that the oil cap says 5W-30. My oil cap says that as well, but every operations manual I've seen for the Mercruiser 4.3 recommends 20W-50. Which do you recommend?

[bestgtacarmeets]

Dude I seriously need help, how do u adjust these valves,

[TapHax]

Hi, I have a 98 merc 4.3 vortec, I just redid wires and cap and rotor and now boat won’t start at all.. I’m new to this, and the 1 on my cap is on the front of engine side and yours is facing the back of the boat.. have I messed up my engine now? Where do I go from here?

[christopherrivas]

Hey my friend thank you for your channel I just purchased a boat 2008 tahoe 4.3 and your channel help 💯 can I leave it at the mark and then i move the distributor for timing gun can I create my 10° marine spec? Distributor If is in 100% timing always always going to fall in the same spot like the outside off the distributor, plugs number 1 facing the front of the motor or cables? Or that doesn’t matter?

[cambrice]

Hey I need help with my outdrive just need one or two questions answered.