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    Posted: 13 Jul 10 at 10:09
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Thought I would put some photos on of the much talked about volvo overdrive gearbox, which I have just taken off my donor engine. This box is fitted with the `p` type overdrive unit which apparently is stronger than the `j` type. As you can see from the photos converting to use this box throws up a few problems.
                                    Gear linkage needs to be modded , Hydraulic clutch would need to be reverted to cable type ( I dont know whether earlier types of volvo may have cable operated clutch, this came out of a 1991 model ), propshaft would need to be altered to flange type, and also with the `p` type there is no drive for the speedo cable ( I think j type has ). lastly the gearbox mounting is on the bottom of the volvo whereas on the original ,its on the top. Personally I think its all do-able with the gearbox linkage and the speedo being the biggest concerns.
                               Or simply cut a hole for the gearbox lever in the back and get the wife to change gear !!


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It doesn't look that difficult to change the box to cable clutch operation, so long as the travel/leverage is similar to the LT arrangement. In the past I've converted the vehicle to hydraulic clutch operation which was simpler than I expected, apart from actually fitting the new master cylinder under the dash but you shouldn't have that problem in an LT!
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Looks like the start of an interesting thread......................Thumbs Up
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Whoop Whoop Whoop go on chaps!!!!!!!! (Sorry for that outburst was to excited! ;)  This is what I want to see the mythical Volvo O/D retro fit!
 
I will be keeping a close eye on this great thread BTW lol ;)
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