SOLVED!!! I can now get fuel to the engine. Won't run long - 1987 740

Discussion in 'Volvo 740' started by Jamie, Apr 7, 2007.

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  1. Jamie

    Jamie Guest

    Thanks Joe, I might check that out - even if for my 240.

    OK - Boneyard fuel pump is installed with new crush washers, the car
    starts and runs VERY well again. Now, I lost my gauge - but that's
    probably part of my wiring in the trunk. Otherwise, I'll be concerned.

    But, the car runs well, no gas leaks - I'm happy for another day. $35
    on the pump.

    Jamie
     
    Jamie, Apr 10, 2007
    #21
  2. Jamie

    James Sweet Guest


    The commutators in the motor wear down with time, eventually the
    connection gets poor enough on some plates that the motor can stick
    there and quit running. When my pump failed the motor still ran but it
    wasn't pumping. I tore it apart and found the nubs on the armature that
    drive the impeller had broken off but the commutator had a deep groove
    worn in it by the brushes, it was just about to fail that way.
     
    James Sweet, Apr 10, 2007
    #22
  3. Jamie

    clay Guest

    Tetanus might be an issue. You had a shot lately?
     
    clay, Apr 10, 2007
    #23
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