SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 26
181 CID (3.0L) 4 CYLINDER GM ENGINE
Firing Order
50683
Firing Order 1-3-4-2
Priming Engine With Oil
IMPORTANT: This applies to all power packages that have not been run within 6
months, replacement of partial engines or after rebuilding an engine.
Tool Required
71089
Remote Starter Kit (91-52024A1)
1.
Fill crankcase to proper level with the recommended engine oil.
Remove spark plugs.
2.
3.
4.
Leave ignition key in “OFF” position.
Connect remote starter switch to large 12 V terminal (RED battery cable) and small ter-
minal (RED/YELLOW) wire on starter motor.
a. If remote starter switch is not available, disconnect PURPLE wire from ignition coil
before using key switch to crank the engine over. Tape terminal on PURPLE wire to
prevent it from touching ground.
5.
Crank engine for 15 seconds, then allow starter motor to cool down for 1 minute. This
should prevent starter motor from overheating.
6.
7.
Repeat this process until a total of 45 seconds of cranking time is achieved.
Remove remote starter switch.
a. If key switch was used, reconnect PURPLE wire to ignition coil.
Install spark plugs and wires
8.
9.
Supply cooling water to seawater pump and start motor.
Index
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MARCH 1999
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