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SGT. SKI

Electromechanical Troubleshooting and Machine Repair for hire.

03/12/2026

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08/18/2023

1968 Volvo P1800, first test drive.

I was told it ran before it was parked 14 years ago and the carburetors were redone and that all it needed was to be tuned... I bet it did run; but that was before the previous mechanics had wired the starter and the ignition wrong, gapped the contact points in the distributor too close, hacked the wiring harness to near death, and broke the head off one of the idle adjustment screws (I drilled and tapped a new one into the carb body), someome also put the wrong fuel in it, needs 100 octane to tune properly. You can only find that out after reading the original Volvo greenbook service manual. Not even the Haynes manual mentioned that.

Correction to commentary (this vehicle is not equipped with power steering)

Here are links to videos of the tuning process:
Rough, 6.5min - https://youtu.be/f-4zzbXHNOA
Fine, 1.25min - https://youtu.be/uLTbMq-1SwE

08/14/2023

Replacing all the outdated switches and outlets to electronic style in this beach house with an amazing view. How many electricians do you know use dialectric grease on coastal homes to combat high humidity/salt environments?

08/08/2023

You might ask, "Hey, Sgt. Ski, why should I hire you when the other guy is faster? That usually means he knows what he's doing... right?" Well, allow me the time to explain.

I've been working on this little gem one of my customers had hiding in the garage for the last 20 years or so... 1968 Volvo P1800S. The last time it ran was in 2014, somewhere around the time he had it painted. It is otherwise completely original.

I put a starter in it first because the old one was no good, but it still wouldn't turn over by the ignition switch. Then I cleaned up the ground connection, that didn't get it. After studying the wiring diagram over the weekend and comparing it with pictures of the wiring situation as I found it (pictures attached), I noticed the two brown wires that were attached to terminal 50 on the starter should actually be attached to terminal 30 with the battery wire. Also, the red/white wire attached to terminal 50 on the starter was attached to terminal 54 on the ignition switch with the white wires attached to 50 where the red/white should be. After I hooked everything up properly, it now turns over by the key.

Turns out whoever worked on it before me had been just hooking up wires whever they felt like it. Probably a guy who doesn't know ohm's law, how to read/understand a wiring diagram, and thinks crimp connectors are acceptable. That type of "mechanic" might get lucky every now and then on trailer wiring; but his crimp connectors will leave you with corroded wires 5 years from now and then he'll tell you to buy a whole new wiring harness and pay him to install it. You tell me... which is faster?

After I got the engine to turn over by the ignition switch it still won't start yet; but once I replace the fuel pump and ignition coil I have a good feeling it will. I'll let you know how it goes in a future post.

07/14/2023

Just some project I've been working on this summer.

06/25/2023

VEHICULAR ELECTRICAL INSPECTION: $100

The weather is nice and I know you can't wait for your next roadtrip; however, many people overlook their electrical system when inspecting their cars. I find people at Taft beach stranded because of electrical issues all the time. Call me before you head out and I can inspect your electrical system to ensure stability.
(386)688-6743. Cheers!

$25 discount for veterans and seniors.
Inspection is half price if if an issue is identified and you pay me to correct it. (Prices vary depending on the issue)

Throttle body cleaning for an extra $60
- This should smooth out your idle and save fuel by feeding your engine a proper air to fuel ratio.
(If it's been more than 10,000miles since you've had this done, you will almost certainly notice a difference.)

CHARGING SYSTEM CHECKS PERFORMED:
- Battery health
- Alternator output (loaded and unloaded)
- Cable connector cleaning
- Current drainage test (I will pull fuses to eliminate drain as part of inspection. Correction of issue will be an extra charge.)

Starting system and ignition system will also be tested by default.

I will also make sure all lights and blinkers are working properly.

HAVE A GREAT TRIP!

Address

4078 Salmon River Highway
Otis, OR
97368

Telephone

+13866886743

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