Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
04-28-2021, 05:13 PM
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
04-27-2021, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,195
Early m46 overdrive solution
Hey, I'm trying to figure out a solution to the overdrive on my early 240. This had the sliding switch originally that simply supplies B+ to the OD solenoid and dash light, the 4th gear switch is in...
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
02-04-2021, 01:02 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,802
1976 240 power steering rack
The rack in my 245 is totally ruined and leaks out all the fluid in about a week. I'm having trouble sourcing a rack for that year, I'm wondering if I can order for a later car and install that...
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
10-26-2020, 12:47 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,224
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Forum: projects & restorations
09-22-2020, 02:25 AM
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Replies: 804
Views: 805,733
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Forum: projects & restorations
09-20-2020, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 16,871
https://i.imgur.com/JxilAPNl.jpg
Took a...
https://i.imgur.com/JxilAPNl.jpg
Took a picture of how the car is looking right now, I slapped that set of hella driving lights onto the car last winter because they were on sale on amazon and...
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Forum: projects & restorations
09-17-2020, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 16,871
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Forum: projects & restorations
09-17-2020, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 16,871
This is what i was thinking as well after...
This is what i was thinking as well after endlessly reading of different forum posts, im not sure an na b21f is a great base though, 9.3 compression i think? It has the advantage of already having...
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Forum: projects & restorations
09-17-2020, 05:50 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 16,871
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Forum: projects & restorations
09-17-2020, 02:26 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 16,871
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
01-05-2020, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,260
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
01-05-2020, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,771
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
01-04-2020, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,260
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
01-03-2020, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,260
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
01-03-2020, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,260
Kjet metering plate
So I’m comparing my kjet system to a complete parts system i have and I found that the metering plate in my car moves upward toward the intake where as the parts one only moces diwn and cannot move...
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
01-02-2020, 12:20 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,237
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
01-01-2020, 11:24 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,873
So I removed that plug on the fuel tank (I just...
So I removed that plug on the fuel tank (I just used some large channel locks sorry) and the filter appears brand new and the tank is nice and clean inside. I decided to shotgun the engine bay with...
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
12-31-2019, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,873
http://i.imgur.com/VbuuHAbl.jpg...
http://i.imgur.com/VbuuHAbl.jpg (https://imgur.com/VbuuHAb)
http://i.imgur.com/DM34wC7l.jpg (https://imgur.com/DM34wC7)
alright so this is what the fuel supply system looks like. No intank pump I...
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
12-27-2019, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,873
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
12-27-2019, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,873
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
12-27-2019, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,873
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
12-27-2019, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,873
So after looking at that diagram from the volvo...
So after looking at that diagram from the volvo manual it’s apparent that mu car being pre 1977 doesn’t have the in tank pump at all. Is there still a suction hose. It did this with a totally full...
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
12-27-2019, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,873
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
12-27-2019, 03:59 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,873
1976 b21f stuttering at highway speeds.
I had many breakdowns on a trip to my parents for xmas on Monday
The car drives totally normally in town but on the highway it stutters and dies
I initially thought this could be the overdrive...
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Forum: projects & restorations
12-27-2019, 03:44 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 16,871
End of the year update!
So it's been a few months, no I haven't crushed it or sold it for parts. I've actually been dailying it when it isn't broken.
I've performed many repairs and had many break downs, I took pictures...
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Forum: projects & restorations
08-07-2019, 02:51 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 16,871
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Forum: projects & restorations
07-30-2019, 11:24 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 16,871
The door sticker does say 76, the car has been...
The door sticker does say 76, the car has been substantially messed with at some point by someone wanting to repaint it so the doors and fenders are off a later car, it has the wrong mirrors and...
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Forum: projects & restorations
07-30-2019, 01:29 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 16,871
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Forum: projects & restorations
07-30-2019, 01:28 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 16,871
I was told the car came from California at some...
I was told the car came from California at some point which would explain that as well as the MPH speedo, the tailgate is from a different car (it's blue inside) that was made in Halifax hence the...
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Forum: projects & restorations
07-29-2019, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 290
Views: 258,860
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Forum: projects & restorations
07-29-2019, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 16,871
I've already fixed a number of issues but I...
I've already fixed a number of issues but I didn't take any photos.
I should have taken before photos of the filthy condition, I cleaned all kinds of moss and crap off the outside and did an...
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Forum: projects & restorations
07-29-2019, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 16,871
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Forum: projects & restorations
07-29-2019, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 16,871
https://i.imgur.com/ECkclrvl.jpg ...
https://i.imgur.com/ECkclrvl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/pHUa8OOl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/6RXWzJBl.jpg
Some choice photos of its more amusing stickers and features.
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Forum: projects & restorations
07-29-2019, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 16,871
Fast Orange 1976 245 fix-up
I fell for this car as soon as I saw it despite the horrible condition, as someone with three project cars and three motorcycles I really don't need this but just couldn't stop myself from making it...
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Forum: projects & restorations
07-29-2019, 12:47 AM
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Replies: 290
Views: 258,860
If the engine wasn't making noise and had good...
If the engine wasn't making noise and had good oil pressure before I would just fire in a fresh set of bearings and call it good.
-10000 on what everyone is saying about SUs though, I've driven...
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Forum: projects & restorations
05-12-2019, 11:03 PM
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Replies: 290
Views: 258,860
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Forum: projects & restorations
05-12-2019, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 290
Views: 258,860
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Forum: showroom
04-01-2017, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 10,525
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
10-06-2015, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,446
Why do you think your carbs are "shot." That...
Why do you think your carbs are "shot." That downdraft weber is a downgrade in my opinion, less power with more complexity. You could have your stock carbs professionally overhauled to new condition...
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Forum: projects & restorations
09-06-2015, 01:11 AM
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Replies: 604
Views: 373,132
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Forum: projects & restorations
04-20-2015, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 95
Views: 88,538
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Forum: projects & restorations
02-21-2015, 04:17 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 9,628
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Forum: projects & restorations
11-05-2014, 03:01 AM
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Replies: 103
Views: 36,035
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Forum: projects & restorations
08-24-2014, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 11,912
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
05-19-2014, 01:39 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,652
HIF carb needles
What was the stock supplied needles for 72 144s cars with the b20b engine. I'm looking at ordering a rebuild kit. Are there other needles that were used? How would you go about selecting the right...
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Forum: projects & restorations
02-05-2014, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 10,222
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Forum: projects & restorations
09-27-2013, 04:33 AM
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Replies: 175
Views: 66,155
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Forum: showroom
07-15-2013, 05:32 AM
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Replies: 77
Views: 11,374
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Forum: showroom
07-09-2013, 02:33 AM
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Replies: 77
Views: 11,374
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Forum: showroom
07-04-2013, 04:07 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 10,074
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