1800: - Journey into Overdrive - Page 8

JP 1800 · Aug 11th, 2012, 12:34

I am around today if you want me to have a look.

redcar · Aug 11th, 2012, 12:43

hey JP, how are things? i'm just headed out with the family..

will be around tomorrow tho, maybe i can call out to you, if you're free?

is your mobile no still the same?

JP 1800 · Aug 11th, 2012, 12:45

I should be around tomorrow, my number is the same.

redcar · Aug 12th, 2012, 21:24

So, JP called over this afternoon and had a fiddle around with the wiring and turns out the switch was wired incorrectly and after a bit of a cable tidy up, we took her out for a spin. what a difference, motorway driving is transformed

revs are below 3k now at 120kph, so you can actually have a conversation...

thanks JP, 940_Turbo, Mitch, Derek, Ron, and everyone else for your help and guidance.. that is the final upgrade i have on the to-do list.. now i can sit back and pretty her up.

ok, maybe one or two more mods... ;o)

links of special note for this build are: -
http://www.vclassics.com/archive/odconv.htm
http://www.sw-em.com/OD_Retrofitting.htm
http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=151223
http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...ight=overdrive
http://forums.swedespeed.com/showthr...-ready-to-swap
http://www.redlinecarparts.com/#qkt1...-p-488965.html
and of course the green books from http://www.volvoamazonpictures.se/do...manuals_en.php

Burdekin · Aug 13th, 2012, 10:09

Good stuff and well done...

Alf ista · Aug 13th, 2012, 11:23

Good man Gareth. Happy motoring with your od. Cue, pics of smiling man cruising the motorway....

redcar · Aug 13th, 2012, 14:11

cheers fellas, i really couldn't have done it without your knowledge and support. it's been said before, but this forum and the people on it are a fantastic source of knowledge and advice..

i only hope i can help people out as i build up my experience of these cars...

will post some beauty shots as soon as i get a chance to wash and polish...

redcar · Aug 27th, 2012, 11:23

so, after a few weeks of driving my m41, i love it. my fuel consumption has gone down slightly, which is great in light of the expected fuel price increases..

on another note, which is really great, i managed to offload my old M40, bell-housing speed and other bits and pieces off to a chap who is restoring a 1936 BMW 328 special. apparently the Volvo M40 is a standard upgrade on these cars, as it is the same size, but is stronger and has synchro..

a pic of the type of car

so, i have overdrive, an old BMW gets an upgrade and my shed is clear of parts..

sometimes it all just works out..

Alf ista · Aug 27th, 2012, 13:09

Who would have thought? I see a raft of old Volvo owners advertising M40's on BMW forums from now on...
Glad to hear its working out Gareth. I am a bit envious I must say, maybe someday I will follow.
Hugh

redcar · Aug 27th, 2012, 14:06

it's well worth it Hugh.. being able cruise at 80mph and still listen to the radio is fantastic..

pain in the a$$ to do tho.. just get some help.

Aug 12th, 2012, 21:24	#74
redcar foot in mouth specialist Last Online: Sep 6th, 2016 22:55 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dublin, Ireland	she works! So, JP called over this afternoon and had a fiddle around with the wiring and turns out the switch was wired incorrectly and after a bit of a cable tidy up, we took her out for a spin. what a difference, motorway driving is transformed revs are below 3k now at 120kph, so you can actually have a conversation... thanks JP, 940_Turbo, Mitch, Derek, Ron, and everyone else for your help and guidance.. that is the final upgrade i have on the to-do list.. now i can sit back and pretty her up. ok, maybe one or two more mods... ;o) links of special note for this build are: - http://www.vclassics.com/archive/odconv.htm http://www.sw-em.com/OD_Retrofitting.htm http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=151223 http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...ight=overdrive http://forums.swedespeed.com/showthr...-ready-to-swap http://www.redlinecarparts.com/#qkt1...-p-488965.html and of course the green books from http://www.volvoamazonpictures.se/do...manuals_en.php

Aug 13th, 2012, 11:23	#76
Alf ista Premier Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 12:54 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Co. Cork, Ireland.	Good man Gareth. Happy motoring with your od. Cue, pics of smiling man cruising the motorway.... __________________ 1970 Volvo Amazon 131 with a B20A and an M40.

Aug 27th, 2012, 11:23	#78
redcar foot in mouth specialist Last Online: Sep 6th, 2016 22:55 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dublin, Ireland	and my m40 live to fight another day so, after a few weeks of driving my m41, i love it. my fuel consumption has gone down slightly, which is great in light of the expected fuel price increases.. on another note, which is really great, i managed to offload my old M40, bell-housing speed and other bits and pieces off to a chap who is restoring a 1936 BMW 328 special. apparently the Volvo M40 is a standard upgrade on these cars, as it is the same size, but is stronger and has synchro.. a pic of the type of car so, i have overdrive, an old BMW gets an upgrade and my shed is clear of parts.. sometimes it all just works out..

Aug 27th, 2012, 13:09	#79
Alf ista Premier Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 12:54 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Co. Cork, Ireland.	Who would have thought? I see a raft of old Volvo owners advertising M40's on BMW forums from now on... Glad to hear its working out Gareth. I am a bit envious I must say, maybe someday I will follow. Hugh __________________ 1970 Volvo Amazon 131 with a B20A and an M40.

Aug 11th, 2012, 12:34	#71
JP 1800 Master Member Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 10:52 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dublin	I am around today if you want me to have a look.

Aug 11th, 2012, 12:43	#72
redcar foot in mouth specialist Last Online: Sep 6th, 2016 22:55 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dublin, Ireland	hey JP, how are things? i'm just headed out with the family.. will be around tomorrow tho, maybe i can call out to you, if you're free? is your mobile no still the same?

Aug 11th, 2012, 12:45	#73
JP 1800 Master Member Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 10:52 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dublin	I should be around tomorrow, my number is the same.

Aug 13th, 2012, 10:09	#75
Burdekin Chief Bodger Last Online: Today 14:36 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aberdeen	Good stuff and well done...

Aug 13th, 2012, 14:11	#77
redcar foot in mouth specialist Last Online: Sep 6th, 2016 22:55 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dublin, Ireland	cheers fellas, i really couldn't have done it without your knowledge and support. it's been said before, but this forum and the people on it are a fantastic source of knowledge and advice.. i only hope i can help people out as i build up my experience of these cars... will post some beauty shots as soon as i get a chance to wash and polish...

Aug 27th, 2012, 14:06	#80
redcar foot in mouth specialist Last Online: Sep 6th, 2016 22:55 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dublin, Ireland	it's well worth it Hugh.. being able cruise at 80mph and still listen to the radio is fantastic.. pain in the a$$ to do tho.. just get some help.

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