Doesn't like left turns

Jan 27th, 2006, 22:12

I have an 81 240DL that stalls when making a left turn or when leaning down on the right. If I level out it starts up again, but any little momentum to the right and it stalls. Insight anyone?

Mike_Brace · Jan 27th, 2006, 22:31

Possibly the fuel level in carb is too low - check and adjust float if necessary.

Mike

Jan 29th, 2006, 23:25

what if it's fuel injected?

Citizen.Agfa · Jan 30th, 2006, 08:29

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Originally Posted by Regarding Norm

what if it's fuel injected?

I'm sure someone else will confirm this, but if it's a bog-standard, un-modified 240DL then it has a carb.
Regards, Nick H.

Mike_Brace · Jan 30th, 2006, 23:12

That was the assumption I made all 240 DLs were carb.
Mike

Jan 31st, 2006, 04:40

Not this one. It's a 4 cyl port injected 240DL. Anyway, it used to be that it would stall on left turns. Now it will not start at all on level ground. Would there be any issue with the throttle that would make the engine cut off, if it leans to the right? I now have to jack up the right side of the car, in order to get it started.

Clifford Pope · Jan 31st, 2006, 08:22

A silly long-shot, but could there be a poor wiring connection somewhere, something frayed, that shorts when the car tilts?
Does the level of fuel in the tank make any difference?

Jan 31st, 2006, 17:47

I checked for loose wiring and secured anything I saw that was loose, and the car ran best when the tank was almost empty. I am completely boggled!

ravennexus · Feb 3rd, 2006, 16:19

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Originally Posted by Mike_Brace

That was the assumption I made all 240 DLs were carb.
Mike

all uK ones yeah, US were running K-jet then on there DL's, B21F.

the fuel pick up is on the left side of the tank, i'd start looking at that and make sure the hoses aren't bad.

Jan 27th, 2006, 22:12	#1
Regarding Norm Guest Location:	Doesn't like left turns I have an 81 240DL that stalls when making a left turn or when leaning down on the right. If I level out it starts up again, but any little momentum to the right and it stalls. Insight anyone?

Jan 27th, 2006, 22:31	#2
Mike_Brace Former contributor Last Online: Jul 2nd, 2022 07:54 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rhosgoch, Anglesey	Possibly the fuel level in carb is too low - check and adjust float if necessary. Mike __________________ A Volvo is for life not just for Christmas!

Jan 30th, 2006, 23:12	#5
Mike_Brace Former contributor Last Online: Jul 2nd, 2022 07:54 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rhosgoch, Anglesey	That was the assumption I made all 240 DLs were carb. Mike __________________ A Volvo is for life not just for Christmas!

Jan 29th, 2006, 23:25	#3
Regarding Norm Guest Location:	what if it's fuel injected?

Jan 31st, 2006, 04:40	#6
Regarding Norm Guest Location:	Not this one. It's a 4 cyl port injected 240DL. Anyway, it used to be that it would stall on left turns. Now it will not start at all on level ground. Would there be any issue with the throttle that would make the engine cut off, if it leans to the right? I now have to jack up the right side of the car, in order to get it started.

Jan 31st, 2006, 08:22	#7
Clifford Pope Not an expert but ... Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 12:45 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Boncath	A silly long-shot, but could there be a poor wiring connection somewhere, something frayed, that shorts when the car tilts? Does the level of fuel in the tank make any difference?

Jan 31st, 2006, 17:47	#8
Regarding Norm Guest Location:	I checked for loose wiring and secured anything I saw that was loose, and the car ran best when the tank was almost empty. I am completely boggled!

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