INTRODUCTION
This installation instruction covers parts or accessories manufactured or marketed by Volvo Penta and used
in the specified application and for the intended purpose recommended by Volvo Penta. Any use other than
those specified may give unpredictable results and result in equipment failure or personal injury.
When following these instructions the installer must adhere to all U.S. Coast Guard Safety Regulations and
ABYC Recommendations and Standards, or other regional regulation that may be in effect.
REFERENCES, ILLUSTRATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Volvo Penta reserves the right to make changes at anytime, without notice, to specifications, models, and
procedures as well as the right to change any specifications or parts without incurring any obligation to equip
same models manufactured prior to date of such change. All information, photographs, illustrations, and
specifications, contained in these instructions are based on the latest information available at the time of
printing.
Photographs and illustrations used in this instruction may not depict actual models or equipment. The
continuing accuracy of this installation instruction cannot be guaranteed.
Use the general torque specification for all fasteners unless otherwise specified in the instructions.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICES
Carefully observe the safety alert symbols below for dangers, warnings, and cautions. They alert installers
and operators of possible dangers or important information contained in this manual.
Warnings alone do not eliminate hazards. They are no substitute for professional workmanship and proper
installation.
DANGER!
Failure to comply with a danger symbol will result in serious injury or death to
boat operator, boat occupants, and/or others.
WARNING! Failure to comply with a warning may result in injury or death to boat operator,
boat occupants and/or others.
CAUTION! Failure to comply with a caution may result in failure or damage to the equipment.
NOTE! Special attention should be used to prevent incorrect assembly or disassembly.
CAUTION! The ignition coils on this long-
block are not compatible with the ECMs
on the early 8.1L engines listed to the
right. If these parts are used together the
engine will run poorly and it will damage
the engine. These instructions outline the
steps to correct this situation.
MODELS NOT AFFECTED
Following is a list of models that ARE NOT affected
by any of these changes:
Specification......Model ..................... Drive
3869262 ..............8.1Gi-E ................... DP-SM
3869263 ..............8.1Gi-EF ................. DP-SM
3869264 ..............8.1GXi-D................. DP-SM
3869265 ..............8.1GXi-DF .............. DP-SM
3869278 ..............8.1GiI-E .................. Inboard
3869264 ..............8.1GXiI-D................ Inboard
AFFECTED MODELS
Following is a list of models affected by ONLY the
Cam Sensor Plug Change:
Specification ..... Model ..................... Drive
3869197 ............. 8.1Gi-C ................... DP-SM
3869198 ............. 8.1G-CF .................. DP-SM
3869199 ............. 8.1GXi-B ................. DPX-A
3869200 ............. 8.1GXi-BF ............... DPX-A
3869205 ............. 8.1GiI-C .................. Inboard
3869206 ............. 8.1GXiI-B ................ Inboard
3869224 ............. 8.1Gi-D ................... DP-SM
3869225 ............. 8.1Gi-DF ................. DP-SM
3869226 ............. 8.1-GXi-C................ DPX-A
3869227 ............. 8.1GXi-CF............... DPX-A
3869240 ............. 8.1GiI-D .................. Inboard
3869241 ............. 8.1GXiI-C ................ Inboard
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