1998 V70 NA M56 Crank (compression, spark, fuel ok) No-start - [incorrect install of distributor drive plate ] Topic is solved

Post by **volvolugnut** » 27 Aug 2020, 12:32

This proves again - what you don't know is not as bad as what you THINK you know, but is just WRONG.
Extra points for going back to it until fixed.
volvolugnut

Post by **scot850** » 27 Aug 2020, 12:40

Like Rocket99 with his challenge with coil packs, what volvolugnut says I am a +1 to what he says. Sometimes walking away from an issue helps to re-think and issue and then going back to basics helps. Congrats on getting it figured out! Neil.

Post by **abscate** » 27 Aug 2020, 15:02

FLXC90 wrote: 17 Aug 2020, 17:12 Ether - I did not get running on ether, I did get an intake manifold backfire which blew off snorkel. was it just swamped with ether, or does this indicate firing with the intake valve open?

You were totally on point with this

Post by **smacknab** » 27 Aug 2020, 21:34

2020 is finally turning around! Nice work

Post by **abscate** » 29 Aug 2020, 05:33

volvolugnut wrote: 17 Aug 2020, 17:36 You have spark at the plugs, BUT do you have spark at the proper time in the cycle? This has a distributor, right? Did you remove the distributor doing work? Try using an old timing light to check proper spark timing. Distributors can be tricky to get proper spark timing.

volvolugnut

Triple award of the Volvo horns to Mr Lugnut

Post by **volvolugnut** » 30 Aug 2020, 05:35

THANKS! to absacate.
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Post by **abscate** » 30 Aug 2020, 07:35

This has become a thankless Forum

Post by **abscate** » 31 Aug 2020, 19:54

Replaced the heater bulkhead so that miss Vermont 2020 has heat

Deep flush of cooling system

Bit toning up ancillaries.

Took pEarl out for a hot 60 mph run. Throttle body lever fell off on lift. Fixed with a spare throttle body lever retainer, which can be used to hold her in a pony tail

villagepc · Post by **villagepc** » 05 Sep 2020, 18:51

Glad ya got it running!

Post by **abscate** » 26 Sep 2020, 02:45

We got the Duchess of a Earl back home safe and sound. We had a wonky idle which cleared when we unplugged the Idle air control valve so that probably needs cleaning. Thread bumped.

Here she is, back with her family!