'85 360 GLS
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Re: '85 360 GLS
Put 10 litres into the tank of the GLT and top up with V Power (or equivalent). You'll still end up with about the same overall octane fuel in the tank and the £10 or so saved more than offsets the extra for the V Power.
Or still fill up with normal fuel but add the old fuel in smaller quantities.
Or use it to start bonfires.
Or still fill up with normal fuel but add the old fuel in smaller quantities.
Or use it to start bonfires.
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Re: '85 360 GLS
Yeah, that's what I did with one of the petrol cans to make room - well, pour it into the dubious Japanese car that I care far less about than the GLT...!
1989 - Volvo 360 GLT
1985 - Volvo 360 GLS
2008 - Volvo S60 SE Lux
1985 - Volvo 360 GLS
2008 - Volvo S60 SE Lux
Re: '85 360 GLS
Fuel pipe back together, now just need fuel... maybe!
Turns out it has the tall 3.27:1 diff ratio after all!
Turns out it has the tall 3.27:1 diff ratio after all!
1989 - Volvo 360 GLT
1985 - Volvo 360 GLS
2008 - Volvo S60 SE Lux
1985 - Volvo 360 GLS
2008 - Volvo S60 SE Lux
Re: '85 360 GLS
So it has fresh fuel..... but doesn't yet start....! Fuel issues I think. I've used a hand syphon pump connected to the fuel pump outlet and been able to draw fuel up through the lines from the tank right up to the pump.
I then replaced the inline filter that someone has fitted in the past between the fuel pump outlet and the pressure regulator (white plastic vertical cylinder?) - chucked some fuel down the carb and it sort of tries to run at circa 500rpm but stops doing any trying once all the new fuel has ran out. I think this is a supply issue as on cranking the fuel filter is only 1/3 ish full - should I be looking at the pump here? I'm still able to hand pump fuel from the tank so I don't think there's any blockage there.
Not ruling out the carb being gummed up either...
I then replaced the inline filter that someone has fitted in the past between the fuel pump outlet and the pressure regulator (white plastic vertical cylinder?) - chucked some fuel down the carb and it sort of tries to run at circa 500rpm but stops doing any trying once all the new fuel has ran out. I think this is a supply issue as on cranking the fuel filter is only 1/3 ish full - should I be looking at the pump here? I'm still able to hand pump fuel from the tank so I don't think there's any blockage there.
Not ruling out the carb being gummed up either...
1989 - Volvo 360 GLT
1985 - Volvo 360 GLS
2008 - Volvo S60 SE Lux
1985 - Volvo 360 GLS
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Re: '85 360 GLS
Probably the pump.SteveP wrote: I think this is a supply issue as on cranking the fuel filter is only 1/3 ish full - should I be looking at the pump here?
The BB one Christmas was surging a bit around 50mph when in heading for the Belfast - Cairnryan boat. It packed up completely by the time I got to Glasgow. Prior to that, if I left it a few days, I'd need to reprime the system. With a big in-line filter like in your pic, I had to take it out of circuit first, pull the fuel through, then re-introduce it. It was never particularly full. Certainly less than half. One I'd changed the pump, I could leave it longer and not have to remove in-line to prime it and it was visibly fuller (nearly full).
Re: '85 360 GLS
I'm thinking the same - it's been a long while since I've had a carbed car but I'd expect the filter to contain more fuel than that
1989 - Volvo 360 GLT
1985 - Volvo 360 GLS
2008 - Volvo S60 SE Lux
1985 - Volvo 360 GLS
2008 - Volvo S60 SE Lux
Re: '85 360 GLS
Still a bit inconclusive, the engine should run nice for a few seconds on 'chuck' fuel. Could be something else.
Test the pump by cranking the engine with the carb fuel pipe in a jar.
If thats ok then suspect the carb, try filling the carb via the supply pipe, then starting.
Test the pump by cranking the engine with the carb fuel pipe in a jar.
If thats ok then suspect the carb, try filling the carb via the supply pipe, then starting.
1980 345 DL_______1987 360 GLE (project car restored to GLT spec and B230FT'd)
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7
Re: '85 360 GLS
My blog says to tighten the fuel pump screws around the diaphragm...
1988 340 1.4 GL, 218k, 5 door (Grey Bess). Gone to CBA.
1991 340 1.7 GL, 64k, 5 door, petrol blue (Deep Blue).
1988 360 2.0 GLE, 140k, 5 door, ocean blue metallic (Blue Bess).
1989 340 1.7 GL, 108k, 3 door (Red Ness).
More info here!
1991 340 1.7 GL, 64k, 5 door, petrol blue (Deep Blue).
1988 360 2.0 GLE, 140k, 5 door, ocean blue metallic (Blue Bess).
1989 340 1.7 GL, 108k, 3 door (Red Ness).
More info here!
Re: '85 360 GLS
Cheers Tony - they were my next steps when I have an assistant available
I will also change the plugs and leads, as they're quite old and I have a set ready to fit.
I will also change the plugs and leads, as they're quite old and I have a set ready to fit.
1989 - Volvo 360 GLT
1985 - Volvo 360 GLS
2008 - Volvo S60 SE Lux
1985 - Volvo 360 GLS
2008 - Volvo S60 SE Lux
Re: '85 360 GLS
Well... it does run if pour fuel directly into the carb... perhaps I wasn't being generous enough with the fuel and I'd replaced the spark plugs and leads.
It is still not sucking fuel up from the tank, I have perhaps 8-9 litres in there - is that enough!? I've ordered a fuel pump just incase as I saw there was one on eBay. There's some sort of belt squeal or auxiliary bearing whir from somewhere, but I suppose that's to be expected after 9 years of not being run!
I'll try cranking it over and checking the carb filler pipe in a jar when I have a helper to see if it's coming through that far or if something in the carb is blocking it... The fuel filter definitely had more fuel in it after the brief running.
Proof!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_8LDGce9fc
It is still not sucking fuel up from the tank, I have perhaps 8-9 litres in there - is that enough!? I've ordered a fuel pump just incase as I saw there was one on eBay. There's some sort of belt squeal or auxiliary bearing whir from somewhere, but I suppose that's to be expected after 9 years of not being run!
I'll try cranking it over and checking the carb filler pipe in a jar when I have a helper to see if it's coming through that far or if something in the carb is blocking it... The fuel filter definitely had more fuel in it after the brief running.
Proof!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_8LDGce9fc
1989 - Volvo 360 GLT
1985 - Volvo 360 GLS
2008 - Volvo S60 SE Lux
1985 - Volvo 360 GLS
2008 - Volvo S60 SE Lux
Re: '85 360 GLS
Have you checked the needle valve in the float bowl?
Cyclemaster has a secondary fuel bowl instead of a choke mech, and the needle valve for it is manually operated. I went to move it after the winter and it was stuck fast, gummed up with "old" (i.e. autumn) fuel
Cyclemaster has a secondary fuel bowl instead of a choke mech, and the needle valve for it is manually operated. I went to move it after the winter and it was stuck fast, gummed up with "old" (i.e. autumn) fuel
'89(G) 340 GLE B172k
'03 S60 D5 SE, '91 (J) MX5, 1954 Cyclemaster
Ex:
'89(F) 340 GL F7R (ex B172k) - Fake -> SBKV 300 Runner Up 08, 12; '91(H) 340 GL B14.4E - Kar; '88(F) 360 GLT B200E - Jet -> BKV 300 Runner Up 09; '89(G) 360 GLT B200E - Beast
'03 S60 D5 SE, '91 (J) MX5, 1954 Cyclemaster
Ex:
'89(F) 340 GL F7R (ex B172k) - Fake -> SBKV 300 Runner Up 08, 12; '91(H) 340 GL B14.4E - Kar; '88(F) 360 GLT B200E - Jet -> BKV 300 Runner Up 09; '89(G) 360 GLT B200E - Beast
Re: '85 360 GLS
I haven't... but it's on my list, it'll either be that or the fuel pump at this stage I reckon.
If you needed to move it surely you could've just pedalled
If you needed to move it surely you could've just pedalled
1989 - Volvo 360 GLT
1985 - Volvo 360 GLS
2008 - Volvo S60 SE Lux
1985 - Volvo 360 GLS
2008 - Volvo S60 SE Lux
Re: '85 360 GLS
The needle in the needle valve, not the bike :p
'89(G) 340 GLE B172k
'03 S60 D5 SE, '91 (J) MX5, 1954 Cyclemaster
Ex:
'89(F) 340 GL F7R (ex B172k) - Fake -> SBKV 300 Runner Up 08, 12; '91(H) 340 GL B14.4E - Kar; '88(F) 360 GLT B200E - Jet -> BKV 300 Runner Up 09; '89(G) 360 GLT B200E - Beast
'03 S60 D5 SE, '91 (J) MX5, 1954 Cyclemaster
Ex:
'89(F) 340 GL F7R (ex B172k) - Fake -> SBKV 300 Runner Up 08, 12; '91(H) 340 GL B14.4E - Kar; '88(F) 360 GLT B200E - Jet -> BKV 300 Runner Up 09; '89(G) 360 GLT B200E - Beast
Re: '85 360 GLS
Hi all.
Bloody hell, that engine looks clean for its age.
Cheers Mark.
Bloody hell, that engine looks clean for its age.
Cheers Mark.
Re: '85 360 GLS
I can't take all the credit for the engine bay cleanliness, it was already pretty damn clean - I've just cleaned parts as I've been putting them back and whilst there's access.
Seems there is fuel from the pump on cranking, so suspect Chris's suggestion is spot on (don't get big headed now )
Seems there is fuel from the pump on cranking, so suspect Chris's suggestion is spot on (don't get big headed now )
1989 - Volvo 360 GLT
1985 - Volvo 360 GLS
2008 - Volvo S60 SE Lux
1985 - Volvo 360 GLS
2008 - Volvo S60 SE Lux