Engine: 164 2978cc: - Idle and shifting gears

arturo · Aug 23rd, 2011, 20:41

After an extended absence on this forum with all of my previous problems, I have started to use the 164e after it was sitting awhile outside. It got up to 117f during that period. It was running well before it was parked.

Now it starts ok but will not run without really pumping the foot feed. Then after a short time it will hardly idle without dying. Any ideas? Supprisingly there are few mechanics in Phoenix that will work these and the "expert" is semi retired and hard to see.

Also, shifting gears is now VERY hard to do, almost impossible at times. Could the transmission linkage have changed just sitting or the rubber support(s)failed? Or should I start a new thread for this? By the way, Cooler today at 106.

Tony Barrett · Aug 24th, 2011, 09:49

Give Dave a call, he's in Phoenix, but may be on vacation up in Oregon, so leave yer number. He's a good guy, knows the sixties cars well. 6024711373
Give him my regards.
Tony Barrett
The Old Volvo Man

ps. I think the Auxillary Air Valve has seized on your car, I can recondition your one.

Mike B · Aug 27th, 2011, 07:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony Barrett

Give Dave a call, he's in Phoenix, but may be on vacation up in Oregon, so leave yer number. He's a good guy, knows the sixties cars well. 6024711373
Give him my regards.
Tony Barrett
The Old Volvo Man

ps. I think the Auxillary Air Valve has seized on your car, I can recondition your one.

If Tony doesnt know no one does .
Regards
Mike B

Aug 23rd, 2011, 20:41	#1
arturo Art in Phoenix Last Online: Nov 5th, 2012 15:37 Join Date: May 2010 Location: phoenix	Idle and shifting gears After an extended absence on this forum with all of my previous problems, I have started to use the 164e after it was sitting awhile outside. It got up to 117f during that period. It was running well before it was parked. Now it starts ok but will not run without really pumping the foot feed. Then after a short time it will hardly idle without dying. Any ideas? Supprisingly there are few mechanics in Phoenix that will work these and the "expert" is semi retired and hard to see. Also, shifting gears is now VERY hard to do, almost impossible at times. Could the transmission linkage have changed just sitting or the rubber support(s)failed? Or should I start a new thread for this? By the way, Cooler today at 106.

Aug 24th, 2011, 09:49	#2
Tony Barrett The Old Volvo Man Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 21:20 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: london	164 phoeniz Give Dave a call, he's in Phoenix, but may be on vacation up in Oregon, so leave yer number. He's a good guy, knows the sixties cars well. 6024711373 Give him my regards. Tony Barrett The Old Volvo Man ps. I think the Auxillary Air Valve has seized on your car, I can recondition your one. Last edited by Tony Barrett; Aug 24th, 2011 at 10:14.

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