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You may know that I bought JohnMC's old P1800 for parts back around christmas. I've had a little fun driving it around, but all in all, I all I prefer the look of my Amazon. (No bondo, less rusty and its structural integrity is not compromised) I had it loaned out, but finally got it back this weekend.
I plan to eventually transplant all the goodies from the 1800 into the Amazon.
I've already asked about the rear end. The B20E/D-jet installation is mainly covered at VClassics as well as installing the M41 0D. Some information on this sort of conversion was published in a back issue of Rolling (that I have)
Even with all these sources, I've still got questions that are not covered.
(1) My M41 has the selenoid on the left (driver's side). Which OD is that? J?
It is not actuating 100% of the time. Will a new selenoid fix it, or is a rebuild a better alternative. Where do I get a kit for that?
(2) The output flange from the M41 is matched to the rather large diameter P1800 driveshaft. My Amazon uses the small diameter shaft. If I have my spare small-diameter foreshaft shortened, will it still bolt to the OD? Alternatively, if I upgrade to the larger diameter shaft (I already have a short foreshaft) Will the large diameter shaft bolt up to my P220 stock differential?
(3) Are the rear driveshafts on the P1800 a different length than the rear shafts on Amazons? i.e. will I be able to use the rear section from the P1800 with my large diameter foreshaft?
(4) Rear differentials... This has been covered in other forums. I'm still looking for a solution for the poor gear ratio in my wagon. I'm presently considering paying a machine shop to weld the 67's fittings to the P1800's rear axle so that it will bolt up to my Wagon. If you have a better solution, please suggest it. I know that a P1800 sedan axle will bolt to a 122 sedan. I have a wagon, it's no use to me.
(5) Speedo Cable. Will a P1800 OD speedo cable be long enough for the amazon coversion?
(6) Clutch Cable vs Hydraulic Clutch? The P1800 has a cable, the P220 has a Hydraulic clutch. I figure that I could probably just switch bellhousings to keep it hydraulic. However, is a cable-clutch better? Can it be converted with limited trouble? I'm thinking of eventually switching the brakes over to the dual triangular P1800 system, so getting that Clutch master cylinder off the firewall would simplify the whole thing.
Aas always any help and information is great appreciated. Thanks.
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1967 P220 Amazon, 1972 145S, 1976 245 DL, 1983 245 DL, 1986 745 GLE, 1990 745 GL, 1995 945....
You mean to tell me that Volvo makes cars that are *NOT* Wagons?!?
1971 P1800E... Not a wagon, but it's just a donor car for the Amazon..
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