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timing on 1989 244 200

posted by  volvofrk on  Tue Sep 28 08:32 CST 2004
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problem with the timeing on a 1989 244. the timing comes off a pick up off the flywheel. i dont like this system. can i change the distributor from a older 240,1984 to 1988,to change it over to the old style electrical system? can reply threw email, kim richardson,parrots6@bellsouth.net thanks for your help








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    timing on 1989 244 200

    posted by  someone claiming to be 240snowmobile on  Thu Sep 30 08:07 CST 2004 [RELATED]

    I imagine you could just remove the stock wiring from the coil and drop in a distributor of your choosing - or even go distributorless.

    The only problem I could see is the ignition computer complaining about a 'bad' coil, in which case you might be able to fool it by putting a suitable resistor in where the coil used to go.

    The stock setup is reasonably good. If you just want to change the advance curves that could be done by modifying the timing maps in the ECU's EPROM.








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    timing on 1989 244 200

    posted by  Aye Roll on  Tue Sep 28 10:24 CST 2004
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    As noted, not an easy swap. Much much easier to swap the whole car- good ones are out there for cheap. I just found a decent 89 244 that was going to be a parts car... no rust! I'm gonna drive it. At 212K it'll go a lot longer.
    My 87 is getting rusty ... want to swap?
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    Rob Bareiss, New London CT ::: '87 244DL/M47- 230K, 88 744GLE- 220K, 82 245T-181K Also responsible for the care and feeding of: 88 745GLE, 231K, 87 244DL, 239K, 94 855GLT 189K








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    timing on 1989 244 200

    posted by  Matt L on  Tue Sep 28 08:55 CST 2004
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    You can't do that without changing the ECU and related wiring harnesses. At that point you'll probably also need a new air mass meter and possibly some other sensors as well. If the ignition system bothers you that much, your best bet is to sell your 1989 car and buy a 1988 or earlier car.


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    Matt L. -- Cary, NC -- '91 740 wagon







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