Engine: 2.3 Carb B23A/B230K: - Running on Leaded?

Sui · Nov 30th, 2006, 15:30

New owner strikes again.

Does anyone know if the 240 GLE 1986 was exported from Sweden already certified to run on unleaded fuel with the hardened valve seat etc. I know that in general terms the Swedes were (are) about 10 years ahead when it comes to “clean” fuels. The chap I bought my 240 off was still running leaded, although this is not to say that perhaps it can run unleaded without costly parts/labour.

Although not being a problem if it can’t, (the benefits of working for a specialist fuels company lots of add packages to hand), it would still be nice to know that it could run on standard ULSP – perhaps with some timing adjustments.

Thanks,
Sui

Mike_Brace · Nov 30th, 2006, 16:50

Runs happily and without problems on unleaded. If it pinks just retard the ignition a gnat's.

Mike

Steve Curtis · Nov 30th, 2006, 23:12

We have had a 1987 B230K scince 1996 and the previous owner had it from new. Alway's been run on normal unleaded :-)

Nov 30th, 2006, 15:30	#1
Sui New Member Last Online: Mar 6th, 2024 14:05 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ashtead	Running on Leaded? New owner strikes again. Does anyone know if the 240 GLE 1986 was exported from Sweden already certified to run on unleaded fuel with the hardened valve seat etc. I know that in general terms the Swedes were (are) about 10 years ahead when it comes to “clean” fuels. The chap I bought my 240 off was still running leaded, although this is not to say that perhaps it can run unleaded without costly parts/labour. Although not being a problem if it can’t, (the benefits of working for a specialist fuels company lots of add packages to hand), it would still be nice to know that it could run on standard ULSP – perhaps with some timing adjustments. Thanks, Sui

Nov 30th, 2006, 16:50	#2
Mike_Brace Former contributor Last Online: Yesterday 09:52 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rhosgoch, Anglesey	Runs happily and without problems on unleaded. If it pinks just retard the ignition a gnat's. Mike __________________ A Volvo is for life not just for Christmas!

Nov 30th, 2006, 23:12	#3
Steve Curtis super cruising 240 Last Online: Jul 3rd, 2018 21:35 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Swindon	We have had a 1987 B230K scince 1996 and the previous owner had it from new. Alway's been run on normal unleaded :-)

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