http://www.brickboard.com/FORUMS/uid=40173 The Volvo owner's resource since 1997. en Copyright 1997-2009, Jarrod Stenberg Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:57 GMT Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:57 GMT brickadmin@denizen.net brickadmin@denizen.net volvo 1440 http://www.brickboard.com/images/logo_b_25.gif http://www.brickboard.com/ 25 25 The Volvo owner's resource since 1997. Thanks for all the info. It appears that I will be staying with the 4 speed/none O.D.. I really just don't have the desire to cut and weld the tunnel to install another trans. I do have a Miata trans in my garage and might see if it is possible to install that 5 speed into it, without cutting the welding. Anyways, thanks again. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1387806&rss=1 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:59 GMT I'm sure this has been discussed before, but I can't find it. I have a PV544 with a B16 engine and a M40 4 speed trans. I would love a 5th gear or overdrive for expressway driving. Will a 122s trans with O.D. fit into this car?. If not, what kind of conversion can be done to get a trans with a 5th gear or with O.D. into a 544. Thanks http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1387685&rss=1 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:32 GMT Been there, done that!!!. Close the door to the garage and take a break. Go fishing, read a book, just get away from the car for a while and things will look better later. I presently own 7 hobby cars, from Volvos, Triumphs to Benzs and an Excalibur and they all seem to demand my attention, so when I get to the point of throwing my wrenches against the walls and taking a crow bar to the windshield, I step back and close the garage door for several days up to weeks. It all looks better when I get back to it later. Good Luck. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1384074&rss=1 Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:12 GMT I tried to edit the original post, but for some reason it wouldn't let me. Update, I read the starter number wrong, instead of a 811, it was 311 and I've found out it comes from a Saab 12V. I'm not sure what the previous owner did, but it is in my car and working great. So, I found a starter rebuild shop in the area and they have several old ones on their shelves. The Dist. is the original from a B16b 6V engine, I'm not sure what was done with the coil, it must be a 12V coil that the PO put in. Anyways, I am still looking for a good used Dist. model number VJU 4BR20 as a spare at a fair price. It doesn't have to be rebuilt, but it does have to work properly. Thanks http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1382830&rss=1 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:28 GMT I've been trying to locate a spare distributor and starter for my 544 that was converted to 12v. The car is presently running great, but I plan on taking a long trip next summer and would like to carry some spare direct bolt in parts. The Dist. # is VJU 4BR20 and the Starter is a Bosch 0 001 811 108 12V. Does anyone know where I can purchase these items, new or used are fine as long as they work. I just purchased a 6v starter for emergency use, but the 12V would be even better to have available. Also, is the Distributor possibly from a B18 or B20 engine? I did some google searches for the starter and could not find where to buy one, but I did find that there is a high torque starter for a Saab that replaces this starter. I would prefer to buy just a good used replacement starter. Also for those of you who are converting from 6V to 12V, this starter is working great in my converted car, but I really don't know what the previous did with the conversion to make it work or is it a direct bolt in. Anyways, any help will be greatly appreciated. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1382670&rss=1 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:28 GMT I have a 544 with a b16 engine that has been converted to a 12v system. I am assuming that the distributor is still the original. I want to upgrade the distributor to an electronic system, preferably a Pretronix unit. If a Pertronix will not work, any type of pointless system. Does anyone know of any units that will work with the B16 distributor. I went to the Pertronix site and it doesn't have anything listed for the B16 engine. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Also, as mentioned earlier, this car was converted to a 12v system. Would the starter have been changed to a different starter (12v), I'd like to find a extra starter to have as a spare, but I'm not sure what model I should look for, one for the original B16 engine or a B18 starter. Thanks http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1381210&rss=1 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:45 GMT For those who might be interested, you can view my resto Volvo at www.cardomain.com/ride//3360428 thanks for all the info and replies http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1376879&rss=1 Sat, 3 Oct 2009 11:03 GMT Thanks for the replies, I will have to give this some thought cause I now have the possiblity of purchasing a B18 engine at a resonable price,(it will also need rebuilding), but it appears to be easier to find parts for that engine. How difficult is it to swap from a B16 to a B18 engine. Considering I'm not concerned with originality, would swapping engines be a smarter move over trying to find parts and rebuilding the B16 engine. Just looking for opinions. Thanks http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1376639&rss=1 Fri, 2 Oct 2009 09:32 GMT First the FYI. While reinstalling the front bumper, that I removed about 3 months ago. I found that the front brackets are specific to each side and I hadn't marked them, as they both looked the same. When I went to install them, they both fit and the bumper bolted up, but the bumper was mounted up high and would block the turn signal lights. It took me about 1/2 hour to figure out what the problem was. When removing the front bumper and brackets, MARK THEM drivers or passenges side. Now for the question, I have a 544 with a b16 engine and the engine seems to run strong, but burns a fairly large amount of oil, so I'm considering over the winter of rebuilding the B16. I've done goggle searches and cannot find anyone that sells B16 engine rebuild kits. Does anyone have a source for a kit. Also is there a site that gives a step by step of how to rebuild the engine and what problems to look for. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1376586&rss=1 Fri, 2 Oct 2009 00:42 GMT I read in one of my Volvo books that when the 444/544 were being manufactored that there was some kind of rear seat conversion to a sleeping area option that could be ordered from the factory. Has anyone ever heard of this or seen one of these options in a car. I was just wondering what it would look like. Thanks http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1376072&rss=1 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:02 GMT I don't know if your a visionary, but I did remember reading somewhere about a convertible 1800 also, I did search all my old mags and did not find it and low and behold, today in the mail I got the November issue of Hemmings Sports and Exotics and on page 18 is a big article about a rare 1800 convertible. Did you see that this was coming out before it was published.(just joking). Anyways, I hope this helps. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1375706&rss=1 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:39 GMT I remember that article and I just spent 45 min. looking for it in my old mags. As of this time I could not find it, but I am going to try looking again later. If I find it, I will let you know. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1373946&rss=1 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 23:25 GMT Thanks for the replies. It's nice to know that after all these years of this car sitting without being started, that the engine and trans seem to be working fine. Thanks http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1373327&rss=1 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:40 GMT I just got my 4 month PV544 project on the road and what fun it is. I took it on the expressway to let the engine open up a little, as it hasn't been driven at speed in over 10 years. Anyways, I installed a tach and the tach indicates that at 75 mph, the engine is working at 45000 rpms, is this about correct. At 75 mph the engine sounds as if it could run at this speed for hours, but not much more, is 75 mph about top end for distance driving. Any suggestions would be appreciated. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1373125&rss=1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:14 GMT Keith, this is an unrelated response, but your the first person I've found that has a 444 or 544 that is even close to Chicago. I resently purchased a 544 and own a 1800 (both under restoration) and was wondering if there are any local clubs in the midwest area for older Volvos. I joined the National clubs, but I would like to find something in the local area (I know Moline isn't local, but it's at least close to Chicago) so I can get some local input into restoration/parts/shows/etc. Also, if you need the measurements for the belt mounting, I can measure mine and let you know. I know my car came with the belts mounted and I suppose there original. Thanks Scott http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1370114&rss=1 Fri, 4 Sep 2009 12:44 GMT I forgot to mention that my 544 B16 has already been converted to a 12 volt system. The previous owner did the conversion and it appears that everything works correctly and I just installed a Delco alt. in place of the generator, so I figure the distributor would be able to use a 12v pertronix (if they make one for it) http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1366281&rss=1 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 01:25 GMT I'd like to convert my B16 distributor to either a Pertronix or some other type of electronic ignition. Which unit works best in a B16 engine. Any suggestions. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1366266&rss=1 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 22:49 GMT I'm at work at this time and can't visualize the clutch MC, but I know that with every old car I work on, if the piston is stuck in, I use compressed air from my compressor and blow it out. You have to be very careful and use towels with a vise and DO NOT STAND IN FRONT OF THE PISTON AREA.Cover the end of the MC with the towels, so the piston can't fly out, The piston can act as a projectial and cause injury. This method has always worked for me. If you do decide to use compressed air, BE VERY CAREFUL. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1364811&rss=1 Sun, 9 Aug 2009 11:44 GMT I just resently purchased a PV544, trailered it home and started rehabing it. It kind of ran when I bought it, but not really very well and definately not drivable any distance. Aside from all the general replacing of fluids and rubber parts, I had to get the engine in driveable condition. I gave it a complete tune-up removed and cleaned the carbs. I went to start it up and it fired right up, but ran rather rough and sputtered and backfired upon giving it gas.After rechecking all the wires,I readjusted the carbs, which made no difference. After several hours of once again removing, cleaning and resetting the carbs, checking timing, wires, etc. I stopped and decided to start from the beginning. Long story short, I found that the rotor I had purchased was about 2 mil. meters shorter then the cap height, instead of the metal tab on the rotor hitting the metal wire pickups, it was riding just under the metal tab on 2 wires. At first I thought maybe I had the new cap on wrong, but after several different attempts at removing and replacing the cap, there was no difference in the way it ran. I finally installed the old rotor (which appeared to be just mil.met. larger) with the new cap and it fired up and rans great. I have never seen this problem before and it really had me stumped for several hours, but luck was with me and the car seems to be running great now. Thanks for reading. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1364092&rss=1 Wed, 5 Aug 2009 17:55 GMT It's obvious that you both know alot about the engine electronics,Which I don't, but answering in simple terms. Will using the 78 amp alt. present any danger to my wiring system. As mentioned earlier, the wiring has been replaced when the 6V was converted to 12V and I will be using some more modern electrical, front lights, CD player, but no amps or anything crazy. The brake lights, inside lights, etc. will be original. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1359691&rss=1 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:53 GMT I was given a Delco 78 amp. alt. from a friend to use in my conversion from a generator to an alt. on my 544. I also picked up a newer fuse box, old looking but uses blade fuses. My question is, is a 78 amp alt. going to cause problems with overheating the wiring in my car. Most of the wiring was upgraded when the car was converted from 6V to 12V, but there still is some of the old wiring in the car. Any input on this question will be greatly appreciated. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1359601&rss=1 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:20 GMT I already have a kit or at least the bracket and alt., I just need a wiring diagram. The bracket came with my car and the alt. you have to buy anyways, I don't think it comes in the kit. I'll see if I can just buy the wiring diagram from them. Thanks Scott http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1359126&rss=1 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:01 GMT I have a PV544 with a B16 engine. I want to change over from a generator to a alterntor. I have a new mounting bracket, that came with a pile of parts when I bought the car, but no directions came with it and a bought a new Delco alt.. Does any know how to wire the new alt. into the car. I know I have to change the wiring at the alt. and the voltage regulator. If anyone knows or can direct to a site that explains how to rewire a new alt., I'd greatly appreciate it. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1359055&rss=1 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:03 GMT Just an idea. Has anyone ever installed or seen a sliding ragtop in a 544. There is a company called streetbeat that custom manufacters sliding ragtops for most cars. I've seen there finished product and it looks very nice. So has anyone ever seen a 544 or 444 with a sliding ragtop installed and if so, how did it look. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1357127&rss=1 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:58 GMT I took this sites advise and closed up the steering box and added fluid and the fluid just about pours out the bottom by the large nut. So I bought a rebuild kit and plan on replacing the needed seals. Is there anything I should be concerned with when taking this box apart, can the steering box be rebuilt while still in the car or do I have to remove it and should I mark the location of the steering arm before I remove it. Naturally the kit did not come with any directions. I do have a repair manual, but I'd rather get information from people that have rebuild them before. Any suggestions or potential problems I should be concerned with. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1356609&rss=1 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:05 GMT Use the text input below to search brickboard.com query http://www.brickboard.com/FIND/