Thanks for the input. I plan on going after the o/d unit this Saturday (if
weather permits).
Thanks again,
Terry
----- Original Message -----
From: "Navarrette, Vance" <vance.navarrette@intel.com>
To: "Terry Geiger" <twgeiger@hiwaay.net>; "TR6 list" <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2003 6:04 PM
Subject: RE: Volvo J Type - will it work?
> Terry:
>
> You will need to drill and tap the rear mounting flange that
> is cast on the OD unit and replace the output flange
> with the one from your TR6 transmission.
> In addition, you will need all the various bits and pieces
> to attach the OD unit; OD transmission mainshaft (available from TRF),
> adapter (available from www.quantumechanics), speedometer angle drive,
> OD switch, plinth, etc. You will also need to drill and
> tap your transmission top cover for an OD lockout switch.
> Expect to spend about $250 getting all the needed bits and
> pieces to do the conversion in addition to the OD itself. You may
> well wish to overhaul your transmission while you are at it, since
> you will need to disassemble your tranny to install the OD mainshaft.
> The J-type overdrive unit is fully compatible, except for
> the unmachined mounting flange, as mentioned above.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Vance
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Terry Geiger [mailto:twgeiger@hiwaay.net]
> Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2003 2:36 PM
> To: 'TR6 list'
> Subject: Volvo J Type - will it work?
>
>
> Wise listers,
>
> I've found an '83 Volvo 240 wagon (parts car) with o/d. This car uses the
J
> type overdrive unit, and appears externally to be the same unit as the
TR6.
> Has anyone "been there done that" and can confirm this unit can be used in
a
> TR6 application? I'm concerned there may be some differences of which I'm
> unaware (different input/output shaft splines, etc.) that could cause
> problems. I have an excellent gearbox and I wouldn't mind installing a
new
> mainshaft and used adapter to convert to overdrive.
>
> Anyone have a used adapter plate for a J type they don't need? This part
> does not appear to be available new.
>
> I realize the later Volvos (85 and up I think) that used the J type would
> not have the connection for the speedo cable as the later Volvos used an
> electronic speedometer.
>
> Terry Geiger
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