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Volvo C303 Overlander Build
Santa replied to HoSS's topic in Modified Vehicle Builds & Special Projects
Sounds like a good option, the x member would not be too difficult to move back. Also depends if you change from an auto back to a manual you might not need to move it at all. Cheers Nick -
Volvo C303 Overlander Build
Santa replied to HoSS's topic in Modified Vehicle Builds & Special Projects
Consider getting a tgb 20 chassis, that way you can get the 606 to sit behind the front diff like the B30 does. I extended my tgb13/14 chassis by 400mm for that reason, no need to cut the sump for clearance + you end up with a reasonable length rear tailshaft -
On my V8 I used a Bosch 044 pump that was common on Holdens here. I picked up one from the wreckers (breakers?) and mounted it on the chassis rail. I put a filter before the pump as I had a steel long range tank. All up I think it cost me $60 to set up and worked perfectly for 15 years. The wiring that went to the original RRC pump was just hooked up to the Bosch one. I'm not sure how the td5 pump is wired but I'm guessing it would be similar. Nick
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Volvo C303 Overlander Build
Santa replied to HoSS's topic in Modified Vehicle Builds & Special Projects
Thanks for letting us know, always look forward to your updates cheers Nick -
Volvo C303 Overlander Build
Santa replied to HoSS's topic in Modified Vehicle Builds & Special Projects
Time for an update on your progress Paul. The Volvo builders in Oz need some inspiration! cheers Nick -
Fantastic work, your son is a luck boy. Don't forget to make a small puddle of oil to go underneath it (in the interests of authenticity of course)
Cheers
Nick
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The adaptor is 160mm face to face so with ML box total is 700mm. I havn't got the shaft yet as I've asked them increase the diameter of the shaft and respline my input gear from the 10 spline LR to a larger diameter greater spline count that they do for the tremec manual box. The Volvo 6X6 will be about 3 ton in weight with camper box on the back so I wanted a beefy shaft for the 606 torque, this could be overkill but I wanted the drive-train as reliable as possible. Will post some pics when I get the shaft
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Volvo C303 Overlander Build
Santa replied to HoSS's topic in Modified Vehicle Builds & Special Projects
G'Day from Australia HoSS how is progress on the Volvo coming? Be great to get an update when you have time Nick -
Volvo C303 Overlander Build
Santa replied to HoSS's topic in Modified Vehicle Builds & Special Projects
Fantastic, thanks HoSS Nick -
Volvo C303 Overlander Build
Santa replied to HoSS's topic in Modified Vehicle Builds & Special Projects
Looks great HoSS, want to make me one too? Did you buy that DIN shaft from SPHP in Italy? I'm finding it really hard to get an answer out of them about buying a shaft to make my adaptor between the MB auto and the Volvo TC Cheers Nick -
Volvo C303 Overlander Build
Santa replied to HoSS's topic in Modified Vehicle Builds & Special Projects
HoSS is it possible to modify the side of the engine compartment to give you a little more space for the PS pump without encroaching into the footwell too much? I know the MB engine mounts are quite flexi so a bit more space may be available that way rather than lowering the motor again. -
Volvo C303 Overlander Build
Santa replied to HoSS's topic in Modified Vehicle Builds & Special Projects
Congratulations HoSS!! Did you end up raising the motor to get more sump/axle clearance or is that a job for later? And yes please post a video of its first burnout -
Thanks Hoss! Nick
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Volvo C303 Overlander Build
Santa replied to HoSS's topic in Modified Vehicle Builds & Special Projects
Thanks again for keeping the updates coming Hoss. I would also like some info on the Arduino boards Nick -
Volvo C303 Overlander Build
Santa replied to HoSS's topic in Modified Vehicle Builds & Special Projects
Looks great Hoss, just need to find spot for the GPS navigation screen -
Mercedes om606 engine
Santa replied to dirtydiesel's topic in Modified Vehicle Builds & Special Projects
Hoss, out of interest did you modify the rear flange of the 648 sump on your conversion so that it matched up with the auto bell housing that was fitted to your OM606? Thanks Nick -
Those TRE you are after are available for LHD Volvo portals from Tatanka Parts in Sweden Cheers Nick
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Volvo C303 Overlander Build
Santa replied to HoSS's topic in Modified Vehicle Builds & Special Projects
Hi Hoss Must be time for a detailed update. I'm getting withdrawal symptoms! Plus I need inspiration for my project putting an OM606 into a C304 6x6 Cheers Nick