Motor shuts off when I put it in gear???? 1993 130hp Volvo

gas2top

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The motor runs great and when I put it inm gear it kills the engine?? why??
 

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Re: Motor shuts off when I put it in gear???? 1993 130hp Volvo

There is about a thousand different reasons. If you were looking for a push this button fix for that problem, you are just out of luck.
Just to name a few possibilities.
Wrong timing, poor compression, water in the fuel, carb out of adjustment, spark plugs bad, needs a basic tuneup, vacuum leak, and on and on.
Would really help if you tell us what engine you have, not Hp and year, we need model numbers.
Also let us know what you have checked and replaced and know that is good.
 

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Re: Motor shuts off when I put it in gear???? 1993 130hp Volvo

I think the motor is fine?? is there any cables the might be brokethat would kill the motor when you put it in gear
 

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Re: Motor shuts off when I put it in gear???? 1993 130hp Volvo

I think the motor is fine?? is there any cables the might be brokethat would kill the motor when you put it in gear

Nope. no shift interrupt system if that is what you are thinking.
 

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Re: Motor shuts off when I put it in gear???? 1993 130hp Volvo

I will see if I can get more info tomorrow for you !! Thanks a lot Rick
 
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