Volvo 260 weak spark??

ldweber51

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Greetings, I have a Bayliner with 2 Volvo 260's. Coming out of storage, one engine fires up just fine. The other will not run. It's been awhile since I worked on mechanical ignition system. I pulled the center coil wire to check for spark. There is one, but very weak. I tried a good used coil & still have a weak spark from coil. Connections & wire all look good. If the points or condenser are bad, can that cause a weak spark from the center coil wire?? Maybe I'm going back *** ward in troubleshooting this problem. Thanking you in advance, Larry...
 

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Re: Volvo 260 weak spark??

hello<br /> if it has points test or replace them. check for input voltage at cranking. if the starter is hogging all the battery juice the points dont get much. are you sure you have points? many volvo's had a prestolite electronic system.<br /> good luck and keep posting
 

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Re: Volvo 260 weak spark??

Is it a AQ260A ( pre '93 350)? If so, it originally came out with points distributor. Aldo
 

ldweber51

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Re: Volvo 260 weak spark??

Yes, it is the 260A. I will check out & replace what is needed on the dist. Not sure on the age of the parts. Starter draw could be the culprit. It does not crank as fast as the other engine. I swapped battery to rule out a defective battery. Will post what I come up with, thanks for your help!
 

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Re: Volvo 260 weak spark??

Aldo, do you know where Kingscliff is located?? I have a friend who lives there. I saw you were from 'downunder'.... Once again, thanks. Larry
 

Dunaruna

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Re: Volvo 260 weak spark??

Larry, I live in Melbourne (Victoria) which is close to Queenscliff, a popular beach tourist town, never heard of Kingscliff. What state is it in? Aldo
 

ldweber51

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Re: Volvo 260 weak spark??

Kingcliffs is in New South Wales along the coast. I hope to make the journey some day to visit. <br /><br />My weak spark was a defective condenser. I installed a new cap, rotor, condenser & points last fall before winter storage. <br /><br />Both engines run great now, thanks for your help!<br /><br />Larry...
 

Dunaruna

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Re: Volvo 260 weak spark??

Found it on the map, its in an area (Tweed coast) that my wife and I are concidering retiring to.<br /><br />Excellent climate, excellent fishing!!!<br /><br />And not overrun by tourists (yet).<br /><br />Hope your friends have a boat. Aldo
 
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