5.0GL-J, 5.0GL-JF
ENGINE
Bore and stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cylinders (number) . . . . . . . . . . .
Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Firing order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Full throttle operating range . . .
Idle RPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.740 x 3.480 inches (95.00 x 88.39 mm)
90° V-8
305 Cu. In. (5.0 liters)
1 – 8 – 4 – 3 – 6 – 5 – 7 – 2
4400 – 4800 RPM
550 – 650 RPM in forward gear
FUEL SYSTEM
Carburetor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjustable idle circuit, fixed main fuel jets, electric choke
Electric
Volvo Penta, water separating, spin-on filter or can
See Gasoline Requirements in this section
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Charging system . . . . . . . . . . .
Starter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 volt 75 amp alternator, with internal transistorized voltage regulator
12 volt 1.7kW output, planetary reduction gear
12 volt with 650 Cold Cranking Amp (CCA) rating (135 minute reserve capacity)
Do not use a deep cycle battery as the start battery
IGNITION SYSTEM
Distributor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Distrib. module sensor gap . . .
Ignition Timing. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark plug gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark plug installation torque .
Delco EST
0,203 mm (0.008 inches) nonmagnetic feeler gauge required
10° BTDC
See Tune-up and Color Code Decal on engine cover or Parts Catalog
0.060 inches (1.50 mm)
20 ft. lb. (27 Nm)
COOLING SYSTEM
Raw water pump . . . . . . . . . . .
Recirculating pump . . . . . . . . . . .
Thermostat (J-Series) . . . . . . .
Thermostat (JF-Series) . . . . . .
Coolant Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Crankshaft mounted variable volume flexible impeller pump
Fixed impeller belt driven pump on engine
150°F (66°C)
170°F (77°C) – closed cooling heat exchanger mounted on engine
Ethylene glycol
OIL FILTER
Engine oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . Volvo Penta, replaceable paper element
OIL CAPACITY
NOTICE! Overfilling the oil can cause engine and/or sterndrive damage. We urge you to use the dipstick to check
the oil level whenever you are changing or topping up the oil.
Engine with filter . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drive unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.0 quarts (4.7 liters)
See Sterndrive: Drive Components in this section
OIL TYPE
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drive unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power steering fluid U.S . . . . . .
Power steering fluid non-U.S . .
See Engine Oil Specifications in this section
See Sterndrive: Drive Components in this section
Volvo Penta power steering fluid
ATF oil Dexron 2 or higher classification
OIL PRESSURE (MINIMUM)
@ 1000 RPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
@ 2000 RPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
@ 4000 RPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 PSI (41 kPa)
18 PSI (124 kPa)
24 PSI (166 kPa)
Technical Data
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