1973 Volvo 164 Repair Question
Topics covered: Distributor, Engine, Engine performance.
Mileage: No information provided.
Mileage: No information provided.
Asked on August 23, 2009
1973 Volvo 164 running rough
Engine Performance problem
1973 Volvo 164 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 95000 miles
just installed new trigger points, car ran great, drove from washington state to wyoming, starting running rough, missing, tach would fall then go by up to normal, got into town low rpm's car stalled, would not restart, started in about 3hours, run crappy, rough, fuel pump pressure is good, 28lbs, right now I am stranded in Cody, WY with a dead car, I don't even know if anyone in this town knows what a volvo is, please help
michael
1973 Volvo 164 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 95000 miles
just installed new trigger points, car ran great, drove from washington state to wyoming, starting running rough, missing, tach would fall then go by up to normal, got into town low rpm's car stalled, would not restart, started in about 3hours, run crappy, rough, fuel pump pressure is good, 28lbs, right now I am stranded in Cody, WY with a dead car, I don't even know if anyone in this town knows what a volvo is, please help
michael
Answer
Replied on August 24, 2009
Hi
When Tach acts up the distributor suspect. Check otu points, cap for crack etc. Pull plug wire ground to block is spark blue/white?
Let me know