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Indmar Ignition Timing & Adjustments

This document provides ignition timing procedures and distributor adjustments for various Indmar engine models. It outlines specifications and adjustment steps for carbureted engines with EST distributors, 2005 models with EST distributors connected to the crank position sensor, engines with HVS distributors and different ECMs, and distributorless ignition systems. Tips are provided for using a timing shunt or putting the engine in base timing mode if a shunt is unavailable. Components of EST and HVS distributor systems are identified along with the appropriate adjustment procedure for each.

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Indmar Ignition Timing & Adjustments

This document provides ignition timing procedures and distributor adjustments for various Indmar engine models. It outlines specifications and adjustment steps for carbureted engines with EST distributors, 2005 models with EST distributors connected to the crank position sensor, engines with HVS distributors and different ECMs, and distributorless ignition systems. Tips are provided for using a timing shunt or putting the engine in base timing mode if a shunt is unavailable. Components of EST and HVS distributor systems are identified along with the appropriate adjustment procedure for each.

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Indmar Products

Ignition Timing Procedures 

Distributor Adjustments 
 
Carbureted 5.7L w/ EST Distributor  
Spec: 10o BTDC @ 750-850 RPM in Base Timing Mode

1993‐2005 5.7L & 383 w/ No Connection to the Crank Position Sensor 
Spec: 10o BTDC @ Idle in Base Timing Mode

Through 2005 Model Year 5.7L w/ EST Distributor & Connection to Crank Position Sensor 
(Malibu LCR, Mastercraft RTP‐1, Indmar/Skiers Choice Assault 325) 

Spec: Cam Retard Angle 50o ±2o

5.7L & 383 w/ HVS Distributor & MEFI 5, 5A, 5B ECM 
Spec: Cam Angle 705o ±5o @1200 RPM

5.7L & 383 w/ HVS Distributor & 3 Plug Indmar ECM 
Spec: Cam Retard Angle 5o ±1o @1200 RPM

2009 5.7L & 383 w/ HVS Distributor & 1 Plug Indmar ECM 
Spec: Cam Retard Angle 12o ±0.5o @1200 RPM

Distributorless Ignition Systems 
(Malibu LS1, MasterCraft LQ9, & LY6, Indmar 6.0L, All 8.1L Models) 

Spec: Non Adjustable


Electronic Spark Timing (EST) Distributor Systems 
 

1. Setting Ignition Timing on Carbureted Models and 1993‐2005 5.7L & 383 w/ No Connection 
to the Crank Sensor with an EST Distributor 
1. Install Timing Shunt (P/N: 801012) into 4 connection connector on the distributor 
• On models w/ an ECM disconnect the 4 wire plug from the distributor 
2. Start Engine 
3. Supply 12v+ to the black wire 
4. Adjust idle to 750‐850 RPM (carbureted models) 
5. Set timing to 10o BTDC 
6. Disconnect timing shunt 
7. Reinstall 4 wire plug connector into the distributor (non‐carbureted models) 
8. Carbureted engines: Reset Idle to 750 RPM for inboard engines, 1000 RPM for Jet engines 
 

2. Distributor Adjustment on 2005 Model Year Engines 5.7L w/ EST Distributor & Connection 
to Crank Position Sensor 
(Malibu LCR, Mastercraft RTP‐1, Indmar/Skiers Choice Assault 325) 

1. Install Timing Shunt (P/N: 801012) into 4 connection connector on the distributor but unplugging the 4 
wire connector on the harness first 
2. Start Engine 
3. Supply 12v+ to the black wire 
4. Connect Diacom and establish communication with the ECM 
5. Turn the distributor to adjust the Cam Retard Angle to 50o ±2o 
6. Tighten down the distributor hold down clamp 
7. Shut down the engine and wait 15 seconds then restart the engine 
8. Verify distributor adjustment 
9. Disconnect the timing shunt and reinstall the 4 wire connector in the harness 
 

TIPS: If you do not have a timing shunt, you can place the engine into base timing mode by: 
            Carbureted and EFI Engines          EFI Engines Only 

1. Pins in the distributor are lettered A,B,C,D 1. Start Engine 
  from left to right.  2. On the DLC Jump Pins A & B together 
2. Short Pins C & D Together  3. The RPM should then raise to 900‐1100 RPM
3. Apply 12v+ to Pin B    automatically 
4. Follow Adjustment Procedure  4. Follow Adjustment Procedure 
5. Disconnect the 12v+ from Pin B  5. Disconnect connection between Pin A & B 
6. Disconnect the short between Pins C & D  6. Engine RPM will return to normal and Engine
7. Engine will no longer be in Base Timing    will no longer be in Base Timing 
 

High Voltage Switch (HVS) Distributor Systems 
 

1. Distributor Adjustment on 5.7L & 383 w/ HVS Distributor & MEFI 5, 5A, 5B ECM 
1. Start the Engine 
2. Connect Diacom and establish communication with the ECM 
3. Raise the Engine speed to 1200 RPM 
4. Turn the Distributor to adjust the Cam Angle to 705o ±5o 
5. Tighten down distributor hold down clamp 
6. Shut Down then Restart the Engine, then Raise Engine speed to 1200 RPM and Verify distributor 
adjustment 

2. 5.7L & 383 w/ HVS Distributor & 3 Plug Indmar ECM 
1. Start the Engine 
2. Connect Diacom and establish communication with the ECM 
3. Raise the Engine speed to 1200 RPM 
4. Turn the Distributor to adjust the Cam Angle to 5o ±1o 
5. Tighten down distributor hold down clamp 
6. Shut Down then Restart the Engine, then Raise Engine speed to 1200 RPM and Verify distributor 
adjustment 

3. 2009 5.7L & 383 w/ HVS Distributor & 1 Plug Indmar ECM 
1. Start the Engine 
2. Connect Diacom and establish communication with the ECM 
3. Raise the Engine speed to 1200 RPM 
4. Turn the Distributor to adjust the Cam Angle to 12o ±0.5o 
5. Tighten down distributor hold down clamp 
6. Shut Down then Restart the Engine, then Raise Engine speed to 1200 RPM and Verify distributor 
adjustment 

TIPS:  
Turning the Distributor Counterclockwise  If proper adjustment can’t be obtained, the 
     
adjusts for readings less than specification  distributor should be removed and reinstalled 
adjusting the distributor gear clockwise or 
Turing the Distributor Clockwise adjusts for  counterclockwise one tooth to the cam gear 
readings greater than specification 
according to the cam angle reading 
 

Identifying Ignition Systems and Components 

 
HVS Distributor                                                                  EST Distributor 

                       
 

2009 1 Plug Indmar ECM                                                 MEFI 5, 5A, 5B ECM 

                                                                   
 

3 Plug Indmar ECM                    EST Distributor Timing Shunt 

(P/N 801012)                                             

 
 

Use HVS Procedure #1 with this setup:             Use EST Procedure #1 with this setup 

                 
  (HVS Distributor with MEFI 5, 5A, 5B)                                  (EST Distributor with no connection to crank sensor) 

Use HVS Procedure #2 with this setup:             Use EST Procedure #2 with this setup: 

                                                 
  (HVS Distributor with 3 Plug Indmar ECM)                          (EST Distributor with connection to crank sensor) 

Use HVS Procedure #3 with the setup: 

 
  (HVS Distributor with 1 Plug Indmar ECM) 
 

Using the EST Distributor Timing Shunt 
(P/N 801012) 
 
1. Disconnect 3 wire connector from distributor Module (if applicable) 
 

 
 
 
2. Plug in Timing Shunt into the Distributor Ignition Module, and connect the black lead to 
12Volts Battery Positive 
 

 
 
                12V + 

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