If my memory is working correctly i’m still about - older, crumblier and much grumpier.
Mac (I think).
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- 01 Nov 2020 12:00 am
- Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
- Topic: The current situation.
- Replies: 50
- Views: 23284
- 21 Jan 2020 08:52 pm
- Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
- Topic: Volvo 340 1.7 splutters and cuts out
- Replies: 18
- Views: 9920
Re: Volvo 340 1.7 splutters and cuts out
Good news, i’m Glad at least one of my suggestions has “borne fruit”. I would not refit a coarse filter on the pick up - simply fit a generic in-line filter in the fuel line to the pump in a place easy to monitor the fuel flow (use a clear plastic filter) and easy to change if it becomes blocked. Th...
- 19 Dec 2017 09:06 pm
- Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
- Topic: Possible carb issue? Help or advice please
- Replies: 17
- Views: 12450
Re: Possible carb issue? Help or advice please
Cornflake packet! - Get thee behind me wretched creature - surely left over wrappings from the Season of Festive Fire Hazards would suffice - and no crunchy bits in the bed to boot.
Mac.
Mac.
- 19 Dec 2017 01:12 pm
- Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
- Topic: Possible carb issue? Help or advice please
- Replies: 17
- Views: 12450
Re: Possible carb issue? Help or advice please
Thanks for suggesting it Bog dweller but I'm NOT always right! Good suggestion - a failing/failed idle shut off valve will certainly cause idling/stalling issues but is unlikely to do this only after a hot start, recovering after a short time. There also seems to be a stale fuel issue. Keep those id...
- 19 Dec 2017 12:56 am
- Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
- Topic: Possible carb issue? Help or advice please
- Replies: 17
- Views: 12450
Re: Possible carb issue? Help or advice please
Anything you think I can do to help please ask - it can sometimes help for another "head" just to confirm your own diagnosis is correct.
Given time most parts can be found and I can certainly supply any of the BBB range.
Mac.
Given time most parts can be found and I can certainly supply any of the BBB range.
Mac.
- 19 Dec 2017 12:15 am
- Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
- Topic: Possible carb issue? Help or advice please
- Replies: 17
- Views: 12450
Re: Possible carb issue? Help or advice please
Sounds very much like the thermostat is stuck in the open position - or missing entirely. ....... Or - there is very little flow through the heater matrix - check for heater valve operation, adjustment of temperature control lever, equal temperature of heater inlet and outlet hoses. But - the temper...
- 18 Dec 2017 10:32 pm
- Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
- Topic: Possible carb issue? Help or advice please
- Replies: 17
- Views: 12450
Re: Possible carb issue? Help or advice please
Hi there Bub2006, had a long chat with benji1985 last night and he's told me of your issues (he seems to think I know a little bit about carbs). I'll make a few suggestions about what might be going on (as much from Bens description as well as your post). There is well know situation that can arise ...
- 12 Dec 2017 08:49 pm
- Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
- Topic: 360 GLE
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3122
360 GLE
Hello girls, yes I'm still alive. An elderly friend/customer of mine is changing his daily driver (he now uses a disability scooter and can't get it in). Available :- 1987 360GLE Saloon, B200K, Green, sunroof, PAS, C/L. MOT June 2018, 54.000mls, Starting to get frilly - parts of sills, door bottoms,...
- 08 Apr 2017 12:22 pm
- Forum: #Woohoo! Less and less topics to classify, +/-3000 :-)#
- Topic: ignition components and servicing
- Replies: 47
- Views: 38544
Re: ignition components and servicing
Interesting! I'm sure you are aware the the Renix unit produces a spark by supplying voltage (at precisely timed intervals) to the primary windings of the coil - which induces a much higher voltage to be produced by the coil's secondary windings which is grounded through the spark plug (across an ai...
- 07 Apr 2017 07:28 pm
- Forum: #Woohoo! Less and less topics to classify, +/-3000 :-)#
- Topic: ignition components and servicing
- Replies: 47
- Views: 38544
Re: ignition components and servicing
Hi there arpski, If you ensure that you have 9.5 - 12.0 volts on cranking at terminal 3 of the Renix wiring plug , a good earth (0 ohm) on terminal 2 and are sure that the flywheel speed sensor is working - a no spark condition from the coil output really can only be coil or Renix unit itself. You a...
- 01 Apr 2017 11:30 am
- Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
- Topic: Meep,meep
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5132
Meep,meep
It's Saturday, my brain has melted and I've turned into a blobfish.
- 21 Mar 2017 04:30 pm
- Forum: #Woohoo! Less and less topics to classify, +/-3000 :-)#
- Topic: ignition components and servicing
- Replies: 47
- Views: 38544
Re: ignition components and servicing
Hi arpski, An old topic yes, but still as relevant as ever! You appear to have diagnosed your problem - if you are measuring 1500 ohms accross the Renix unit coil contacts it does indeed suggest a faulty unit - rare but not unknown (obviously ensure the contacts are perfectly clean). You can confirm...
- 06 Mar 2017 11:32 am
- Forum: Tell us more about your standard Volvo 300
- Topic: White 340 1.7 Martini
- Replies: 82
- Views: 60099
Re: White 340 1.7 Martini
Andrey, It's been a pleasure to follow your project - if our advice and comments have helped you in some small way then even better! Do keep In touch if you wish - you don't need a Volvo to chat, comment or seek answers you think someone here might have. I, and I'm sure everybody here at V3M wish yo...
- 04 Feb 2017 04:28 pm
- Forum: Tell us more about your standard Volvo 300
- Topic: White 340 1.7 Martini
- Replies: 82
- Views: 60099
Re: White 340 1.7 Martini
Hi Andrei, Steering left under braking Could be unseen damage - but - is far more likely to be a brake balance issue and the front brake on the repaired side is producing a different retardation force than the other. If (for whatever reason) the car pulls to the left under braking it suggests that t...
- 25 Jan 2017 09:18 am
- Forum: Tell us more about your standard Volvo 300
- Topic: White 340 1.7 Martini
- Replies: 82
- Views: 60099
Re: White 340 1.7 Martini
Superb conclusion - such a difficult diagnosis too!
Mac.
Mac.