I/O ignition Question?

Question

I have a 1987 Phantom fish&ski with a 3.0 OMC four cylinder. Most of the parts are GM, like the block and carb(Rochester). I have the points-type distributor that has a stripped out screw holding the points in place. Will a regular dist. from a 4 cyl. GM work? If so, what make and model of vehicle would interchange?

Answer 1

Now I not saying for sure, but, many of the 4 cylinders were the Chevy Luv Truck Engine. The best way to know is find the model numbers on the block (I thinking it on the left side behind the distributor but it been a long time I looked for this). How I did this on both a 4 and 6 cylinder was call a machinist that do any work I need. Usually he can tell you where the numbers are. OR try a Autoparts store, they may be able to help. Then there the Boat Dealer, ask to speak with the parts department and they may tell you. Being a 1987 model I not sure it the Luv Engine but it maybe only for a different vehicle now.

If, the link work you can scroll down and you will see your engine. Looks to be a 181 C.I.
http://remanufactured.com/Inboard_Marine_Engines.htm
If, you go to the auto parts store, take the old Distributor and tell them it for a 1987 Chevrolet 181 C.I. or 3 Liter. Rear Wheel Drive. Then you can conpare yours with theirs. Also, NAPA Auto Parts is good for doing this.

Answer 2

All of the electrical parts on boat motors are marine parts. They are all pretty much the same as car parts, but have built in protection against unwanted sparks for safety reasons.

A 3.0 chevy distributor might work, but why don't you try a self tapping screw first. It's pretty easy and a whole lot cheaper.

Answer 3

I believe you can change just the breaker plate. Or take your old distributor out and have the hole in the breaker plate tapped out to the next bigger size screw. Taking the distributor out and working on it on it's side will eliminate thread shavings from falling into the flyweights and inner workings.