5.0/5.7L Distributor Ignition 4A - 1
MEFI 4 - PCM
Marine Electronic Fuel Injection (MEFI 4)
Section 4A
Distributor Ignition (DI)
This section will describe the Distributor Ignition (DI) System used on the 5.0L and the 5.7L engines. The DI system
uses a single ignition coil and a mechanical distributor. The section explains the individual components of the Distributor
Ignition System. Electronic Ignition System is explained in Section 4B.
Contents
Ignition System Specifi cations .............................. Page 2
Fastener Tightening Specifi cations ....................... Page 2
Distributor Ignition (DI) System Description .......... Page 3
Ignition System Overview ............................... Page 3
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor and Reluctor
Wheel..............................................................Page 3
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor and Reluctor
Wheel..............................................................Page 4
Ignition Coil ..................................................... Page 4
Noteworthy Ignition Information ...................... Page 5
Engine Control Module (ECM) .............................. Page 3
Knock Sensor (KS) System Description................ Page 6
Purpose........................................................... Page 6
Operation ........................................................ Page 6
Normal Knock Signal ...................................... Page 6
Abnormal Knock Signal ..................................Page 6
Ignition Coil Replacement ......................................Page 7
Spark Plug Wire Replacement ...............................Page 7
Spark Plug Wire Inspection .............................Page 8
Spark Plug Replacement .......................................Page 9
Spark Plug Usage............................................Page 9
Spark Plug Inspection......................................Page 9
Spark Plug Visual Inspection.........................Page 11
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor
Replacement ........................................................Page 13
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor
Replacement ........................................................Page 14
Setting Cam Retard..............................................Page 15
Knock Sensor (KS) Replacement ........................Page 16