Gearbox replacement - Page 2

Bob Meadows · May 30th, 2020, 11:03

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ATF-Ford-...0AAOSwpRpcp3HI

Just one advertised on ebay- many other gallons are available!

Nicholas Lewin · May 30th, 2020, 14:34

stick Red Line Racing ATF F into Google or eBay and it will pop up - it's an American product

Where is VolvoTown?

380KM is 235k miles - no reason why if treated well and oil changed and correct oil etc etc an M47 should not do 235k miles and double that

However, if you have a fault, you have a fault. Your options for this model of gearbox are limited in terms of overhaul. Do you know a transmission specialist or were you going to do it yourself?

gle240 · May 30th, 2020, 14:55

I live in Israel.
Not so many gear specialists that are willing to take care of an old machine. In addition, manual transmission Volvos are rare here.
Most of the 240/740 sold here were automatic.
I've found a used box, which the owner says it's in good condition, but it's not overhauled, and he wants about 1200USD for it! too expensive for an unknown history gearbox.

I'm not sure about the shipping of oil product. Need to check if it can by delivered by mail and what will be the cost.

Feeling confused.

Nicholas Lewin · May 30th, 2020, 22:55

Ok, easy bit first. I bought the ATF on eBay so shipping was no problem - in the UK at least

$1200 is very expensive for a s/h box. In the UK you are looking at £200-400 depending on mileage and known history. Altho a heavy item, I would have thought shipping to Israel would not be bonkers, providing you don't want it too quickly! - There are three on eBay in the UK at the moment for under £200. You would have to call the breaker to ask about mileage/condition and what cost shipping to Israel

Nick

classicswede · May 31st, 2020, 09:56

Finding a cable drive gearbox is not easy. I might have a good M46 cable drive but doubt I will have another cable drive M47. Both gearboxes are in demand for converting amazons.

Shipping to Israel is more expensive than sending to the US

Nicholas Lewin · Jun 1st, 2020, 09:26

Check out the sales section on the forum - 360 beast has an M46+o/d box - may be of use (altho' appreciate there is a transportation issue to deal with)

Bugjam1999 · Jun 1st, 2020, 10:36

^but that m46 was removed from a 940 so it doesn’t have a speedo drive and it doesn’t have the correct prop with it. I think that’d end up being more trouble than it’s worth.

GLE240- can you take the gearbox out and disassemble it yourself? If so one approach may be to take it apart, find out what is wrong and then try to order the required parts from the USA/europe.

Cheers

gle240 · Jun 1st, 2020, 18:30

Bugjam1999,

I guess that eventually that's what I'll do. Disassemble it by myself and order the necessary parts.
I thought I would find an easier solution but not other choice as far as I see it.

For now I'm working on the engine - after this part will be finished, I'll start with the gearbox.

BTW, any other recommendations for the oil type? except ATF Type F?

May 31st, 2020, 09:56	#15
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 18:07 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	Finding a cable drive gearbox is not easy. I might have a good M46 cable drive but doubt I will have another cable drive M47. Both gearboxes are in demand for converting amazons. Shipping to Israel is more expensive than sending to the US __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

May 30th, 2020, 11:03	#11
Bob Meadows Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:59 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: STANDISH LANCASHIRE	https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ATF-Ford-...0AAOSwpRpcp3HI Just one advertised on ebay- many other gallons are available!

May 30th, 2020, 14:34	#12
Nicholas Lewin newish member Last Online: Nov 7th, 2020 23:35 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: London	stick Red Line Racing ATF F into Google or eBay and it will pop up - it's an American product Where is VolvoTown? 380KM is 235k miles - no reason why if treated well and oil changed and correct oil etc etc an M47 should not do 235k miles and double that However, if you have a fault, you have a fault. Your options for this model of gearbox are limited in terms of overhaul. Do you know a transmission specialist or were you going to do it yourself?

May 30th, 2020, 14:55	#13
gle240 New Member Last Online: Aug 1st, 2021 17:29 Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: VolvoTown	I live in Israel. Not so many gear specialists that are willing to take care of an old machine. In addition, manual transmission Volvos are rare here. Most of the 240/740 sold here were automatic. I've found a used box, which the owner says it's in good condition, but it's not overhauled, and he wants about 1200USD for it! too expensive for an unknown history gearbox. I'm not sure about the shipping of oil product. Need to check if it can by delivered by mail and what will be the cost. Feeling confused.

May 30th, 2020, 22:55	#14
Nicholas Lewin newish member Last Online: Nov 7th, 2020 23:35 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: London	Ok, easy bit first. I bought the ATF on eBay so shipping was no problem - in the UK at least $1200 is very expensive for a s/h box. In the UK you are looking at £200-400 depending on mileage and known history. Altho a heavy item, I would have thought shipping to Israel would not be bonkers, providing you don't want it too quickly! - There are three on eBay in the UK at the moment for under £200. You would have to call the breaker to ask about mileage/condition and what cost shipping to Israel Nick

Jun 1st, 2020, 09:26	#16
Nicholas Lewin newish member Last Online: Nov 7th, 2020 23:35 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: London	Check out the sales section on the forum - 360 beast has an M46+o/d box - may be of use (altho' appreciate there is a transportation issue to deal with)

Jun 1st, 2020, 10:36	#17
Bugjam1999 Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 14:06 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: London and Cambridge	^but that m46 was removed from a 940 so it doesn’t have a speedo drive and it doesn’t have the correct prop with it. I think that’d end up being more trouble than it’s worth. GLE240- can you take the gearbox out and disassemble it yourself? If so one approach may be to take it apart, find out what is wrong and then try to order the required parts from the USA/europe. Cheers

Jun 1st, 2020, 18:30	#18
gle240 New Member Last Online: Aug 1st, 2021 17:29 Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: VolvoTown	Bugjam1999, I guess that eventually that's what I'll do. Disassemble it by myself and order the necessary parts. I thought I would find an easier solution but not other choice as far as I see it. For now I'm working on the engine - after this part will be finished, I'll start with the gearbox. BTW, any other recommendations for the oil type? except ATF Type F?

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