Hey whats up everyone, I just bought a '78 Volvo 240 and I had a few questions just generally about the choke, and overdrive and what-not. I'm from British Columbia and as you may realize it gets pretty cold, so take that into account. Once I'm able to get my car running using the choke, I start driving and the car stutters a bit, as in I put my foot on the gas, sometimes I don't feel any response from the car (The idle also dies quickly). Sometimes the car will even shut off, not sure if thats just because its not warmed up completely or what, but any advice?

Another thing is, I noticed it had the over-drive switch, you can only switch that in 4th correct? I think I found out the hard way, because one afternoon I realized the switch was on in third (probably 1st and 2nd as well, because I'm pretty sure I didn't accidently click it when I was shifting.) and now it doesn't work at all.

This last one is more of me just looking for re-assurance but its not good for the car to be driven with the choke on, right? My girlfriend did that to it the other day, so now shes my ex.

Any other tips anyone could throw out for 78 240's just let me know, I'm eager to make this car a beast!

 

Welcome. You may want to repost in the 240 forum. Better chance of getting your questions answered there.