Volvo CFI system

Greg Hermann bearbvd at sni.net
Thu Sep 17 20:43:22 GMT 1998


>-----Original Message-----
>From: goflo at pacbell.net <goflo at pacbell.net>
>To: diy_efi at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu <diy_efi at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu>
>Date: Thursday, September 17, 1998 2:14 PM
>Subject: Re: Volvo CFI system
>
>
>>> If the injector O-ring seals leak you get high HCs and rough idle.
>>>> the old Volvo 240 (1977)
>>
>>'Nother thing - At 250K your valve stem seals are worn out - You
>>may not be using much oil, but it does'nt take much. Worn seals
>>are also a source of unmetered air and can produce the same
>>symptoms - You can change the seals by removing the cam (replace
>>timing belt while you're at it), pressurizing the cyl with shop
>>air so the valves stay put, & removing the valve spring with tool
>>designed for same (K-D makes a good one).
>
>
>For those without shop air (?), can use a couple feet of like 3/8"
>rope.  Remove spark plug, make sure piston aways down,
>valves closed (remove rockers), add some rope to chamber,
>crank toward TDC.  Can't do all engines thisa way but some..
>Cheers
>Bruce
>             Doc, Sleepy, Sneezy, and Bashful looking in various
>             text for more Shop Air Info....
The "indian rope trick" works just fine on Swedish tractor motors--voice of
experience.

Regards, Greg





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