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distributor/timing 88-240-47 200

posted by  vrollvo on  Fri Aug 15 11:02 CST 2008
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I'm going along through this sedan, thought I'd check the timing, never been done, and I've found many wierd things POs/mechanics have done.

Timing showed about 8 degrees BTDC, which, after I thought about it, was where a mechanic would set it in relation to the 10 degree mark if he thought the engine was going backwards?

So, I losened the set screw, and, the distributor would not budge. Soaked it in PB blaster, nothing. Should I just soak and leave it sit over night? Do these things, if not touched for awhile, sieze? I've never had this happen to any other Volvo I've owned.








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    distributor/timing 88-240-47 200

    posted by  someone claiming to be 240 guru on  Sat Aug 16 02:49 CST 2008 [RELATED]

    I use a long srewdrivere and tap the slip plate to loosen mine and it works ok

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    distributor/timing 88-240-47 200

    posted by  Trev29 on  Sat Aug 16 01:51 CST 2008
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    As suggested by RStarkie, use something like slip joint pliers to grip the distributor lower down and turn to crack it loose.

    But check to see if timing is still adjustable at the distributor. My impression is that later models have their timing set by the computer. (I"m not sure as I have an old converted points system)
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    1980 245 Canadian B21A with SU carb but electronic ignition and M46 trans in Brampton, Ont.








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    distributor/timing 88-240-47 200

    posted by  rstarkie on  Fri Aug 15 12:26 CST 2008
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    There is a lot of gunk that builds on the them.

    You are doing the right thing by soaking it with penetrant. A very large pair of adjustable pliers would be helpful as well, I don't think it would be a good idea to try to break it loose by hand on the top end.

    Randy







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