[DMCForum] Correction: Neverending Series 038 CPR Controversy (Walt Coe)

["content22207" <brobertson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Series 066 CPR starts 15 PSI. I got so excited I typed too quickly. Oops.

Hopefully Martin won't run it through a spell checker too...

Bill Robertson
#5939

>--- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "content22207" <brobertson@xxxx> wrote:
> Louie Golden is running a Series 038 CPR as we speak -- with Frequency
> Valve active, thank you very much. And I 100% guarantee he'd smoke you
> at a stop light. (His fuel economy is among the best I've seen too --
> EPA can kiss my butt).
> 
> According to Volvo factory literature, final Series 038 and 066
> counter pressures are IDENTICAL (49-53 PSI). The only difference is
> 038 starts close to 0, and doesn't open all the way until 175 degrees
>  (066 starts approximately 1 PSI, and is fully open about 105
> degrees). And of course "full load enrichment" -- VOLVO'S WORDS, NOT
> MINE! -- is much simpler.
> 
> And here's a little something to chew on: EVERY SINGLE VOLVO PRV SINCE
> 1979 USED BOSCH PART NUMBER 0437502013 FUEL INJECTORS, WHETHER E OR F
> SERIES (if the factory literature is to be believed). Series 013
> injectors are also listed as "spare part" for all pre-1979 PRV's, E or
> F series, surely with corresponding adjustment of the CO screw implied
> (horrors!). I suspect original Series 005 injectors were out of
> production by the 1983 manual print date.
> 
> It never ceases to amaze that you consider me this roving automotive
> menace, YET I NEVER COMPLAIN THAT MY CAR WON'T START OR IDLE OR
> WHATEVER. Door nearly took my finger off, but I accept full
> responsibility for that (no one left in Ireland to sue). And before
> you go lecturing me on automotive repair etiquette, I'VE NEVER ONCE
> ADVISED ANYONE TO DISASSEMBLE THEIR WHOLE REAR END TO WORK ON THE
BRAKES.
> 
> Can you spell "Urp"?
> 
> Some basic facts:
> - DeLorean only LOOKS high tech
> - F series is *NOT* original PRV design, and can be returned to its
> European roots very simply (or any point in between)
> - You, Martin, and CheckSix3 are the only people reading my posts
> anyway. And that makes the least sense of all -- why click on
> something that you know is going to make you mad even before you click
> on it? My nic is clearly identified as the author. It's just like you
> all are saying to yourselves "there's a sharp cactus. I recognize it
> from past cacti. I know even before I pick it up that it will hurt."
> THEN YOU PICK IT UP ANYWAY!
> 
> Close your eyes so you won't see this next bit of advice:
> 
> Typing in capital letters with lots of exclamation points does make a
> person feel better...
> 
> Bill Robertson
> #5939
> 
> >--- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Walter Coe" <Whalt@xxxx> wrote:
> > > Walt disagreed, and asked me if I'd ever done such on an
> > otherwise
> > stock engine (I have).
> > 
> > So Bill, are you saying that I can replace my 066 Series
> > with an 038 without doing any other modifications?  That is
> > what it sounded like you were saying.  But Martin is saying
> > that it requires disabling the Lambda system.  So my beef is
> > that if you are going to suggest doing something so radical
> > then you should provide all the details.  Don't just say
> > that you can install an 038 in place of an 066 and assume it
> > to be a no-brainer that everyone has already hacked up the
> > rest of their emissions.  When I give advice online, it is
> > either about stuff that I have hands-on experience with or I
> > disclose the fact that I haven't tried it myself and I could
> > be wrong.  And then I could be wrong anyway.  I take pride
> > in my humility. ;-)
> > 
> > I'm not positive, but I think I already have an 038 CPR that
> > came with a junk frame & engine that was left of a parts
> > car.  The fuel injectors are not stock either.  I'll go take
> > a look and see what I got.
> > I figured that all the wrong parts contributed to the car
> > being parted out because they couldn't make it run that way.
> > 
> > Walt    Tampa, Florida

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