Folks:
I asked the list about output flanges on j-type overdrives. I have a
Volvo j-type with a small flange that I want to add to my 4 speed. I
have all the other needed parts, but need to make sure that I can
connect it to my driveshaft.
I sent a note to John Espisito asking if I could swap my existing
4-sp flange on to the OD. The answer is no, due to differing spline
counts (see his note below).
If you have the larger Volvo output flange, you can modify it to
fit. This was not an option on my Volvo OD, so the easiest thing to do
is get a real TR OD flange. Rimmer and Quantum have them, but Greg Dito
offered me one from his spare parts stash (Thanks, Greg) at a good
price.
So, I will be getting a real TR OD output flange, which *should*
be the last part I need to do the conversion.
For those of you who are considering a similar upgrade, here is
what I have spent so far (prices include shipping):
Volvo J-type OD, rebuilt $110 4-Volvos, Salem
OR
OD switch and plinth, used $40 eBay
OD Mainshaft, reconditioned $110 Roadster factory
Wiring harnesses $35 Moss
Lockout Switch $12 Moss
OD output flange $70 Greg
Dito
OD-Tranny adapter $100 Quantum
Mechanics
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$477
It took me more than a year to shag all the parts. In
retrospect, I probably should have just bought a complete tranny, but
then I would not have gotten to interact with my friends on the list
=:-)
Thanks for all the tips and help everybody.
Regards,
Vance
-----Original Message-----
From: quantum [mailto:john@quantumechanics.com]
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2004 8:09 PM
To: Navarrette, Vance
Subject: Re: J-type questions...
Vance - Hi again and thanks for our inquiry. The J type overdrive flange
has a different number of internal splines than the 4 speed flange and
is not interchangeable (they don't make anything easy do they?!). If you
have the smaller 4 cylinder Volvo flange, you must replace it with a new
J type flange. I sell these new J type flanges for $100 with the
shipping included. You can pay via paypal or credit card or send a check
to the address below. Please let me know what you would like to do.
Thanks again! John
John G. Esposito
Quantum Mechanics Ltd.
505 Wheeler Rd.
Monroe, Ct. 06468
Phone (203) 459 9612
Fax (203) 261 8497
www.quantumechanics.com
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