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Finally, she is mine: 1966 Volvo 122s

I had planned on checking timing, valve clearance, compression, all that jazz, but the PO had told me the carbs had been gummed up with stuff before he got it running so I knew I would have to break into them at some point. Thanks for all of the information, it sure does help!

I do plan on selling the AC unit I just pulled it out because it was getting in the way. Where are you finding your parts for your 122 malloy1? I might want to replace those little odds and ends when I get around to caring what the car looks like.
 
This is a bunch of links for 122s (you might want to join the group too, unfortunately, nobody hangs out there, so asking questions there may never get answered):

http://forums.turbobricks.com/group.php?do=discuss&group=&discussionid=213

Big thing I find useful is the parts catalogues (they give you part numbers and exploded view of the parts). You can find them here:

http://www.volvoamazonpictures.se/documents/Volvo_Amazon_parts_en.php

Look around there, there is a lot of neat 122 stuff there (look at the "document" section for all the factory books, including the repair manual greenbooks):

http://volvoamazonpictures.se/

There are a few people around that can get you used parts too. I can point you in the right direction if you're looking for something.

Paul

I'm trying to use the site as a collection of useful information for the 122. Here's some stuff I think are cool:

122bp-1.jpg



exploded122.jpg
 
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I have that diagram saved on my computer as well. That second picture of every piece of the car is very cool, do you have a high-res version of it?

Thank you so much for pointing me to that page with all of those links. I was finally able to find the parts for the automatic shift linkage at CVI Automotive.
 
Sorry, that as good as I have. About 50K.

CVI will tell you if that part is still available. With a parts catalogue, you can find the part number, and plug it in to their search. You can get the parts from the USA guys then, Swedish Treasures, VIP, Hi Performance Auto Service (Yes, it's a vintage Volvo parts source), etc.

Paul
 
gdill2 said:
If not already please disconnect the cable from the negative battery post. This should prevent frying the generator regulator while working on the charging system?
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gdill2 said:
"...Before you try to start the car be sure all loose-end wires are secure so no electrical shorts can destroy the ignition system?
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powermanaf said:
A quick little update? I shocked myself twice today with this car. Once when I was pulling an air filter off, I touched the wrench to a wire end and I forgot to disconnect the battery. Sparks all around the carbs, it was great. Then I noticed a wire hanging from the back of the ignition that looked like it had a button on one end. I tried sticking my key through the plastic sleeve to push it in, while the key was in the ignition, and sparks flew. I also burned my fingers pretty good on that one. I really shouldn't be working on a car when the battery is connected?
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If the opportunity presents itself consider (temporarily) removing the generator regulator from its perch on the fender well and inspecting that diode-thingy on the bottom that resembles a small section of an old piece of french fry (originally shiny silver). If this component took a jolt during your ??it was great?? events the regulator will not function per design.

This is not your exact regulator?

http://classicvolvoparts.com/images/Volvo_233506R.jpg

?but does show the thingy just above the bracket at the bottom of the pic.

BTW, I see my error in posting multiple links in one reply including ??each link has more links?? but thankfully others here are providing these ?more links? one-at-a-time.

George Dill



powermanaf said:
I have that diagram saved on my computer as well. That second picture of every piece of the car is very cool, do you have a high-res version of it?

Thank you so much for pointing me to that page with all of those links. I was finally able to find the parts for the automatic shift linkage at CVI Automotive.
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Use the google image search to find desired parts (and more).

Here is a pic of every part from http://classicvolvoparts.com ...

http://images.google.com/search?q=s...s&biw=1536&bih=761&sei=b0g4T5ScEqjq2QXrr9CeAg

George Dill
 
That wire/needle sync thing seems pretty cool... I wonder if it's actually got the little valve things on the bottom, or if it's just a wire sitting on top of the slide.

So far I have mine tuned by the "lift the slide and listen to the RPM drop" method. Not very accurate, but enough to get it through aircare.
 
Well I've sourced the parts for the shifter and should be getting them in about a week or so.

How much do you guys think I could fetch for this AC unit?
 
These are great cars. Most all the advice has been covered except for one thing. These are not cars to 'cheap out' on. The new parts are not cheap because everything is high quality and that can cost some real money nowadays. The reward will be a nice reliable old car to drive and enjoy. Don't misunderstand. I'm not saying it can't be affordable to own and drive. Just don't be a cheapskate with working on it and buying parts.
 
I don't ever really 'cheap out' on my vehicles. They are what get me to and from work so I make sure they are properly running. I knew this car wasn't going to be cheap when I could barely find one that wasn't rusted out and not running for under $1500.

I'd still like to know if anyone knows how much a used AC unit would go for though.

:)
 
I am loving the updates an extra info in this forum! You're one up on me in that you have the body you're sticking with, I have to swap an entire car so I haven't made much of a start on it. But it also means I have to use new rubbers etc as I'd hate to put the old ones on there.

Would love your km/h speedo though!
 
Nice to see so much love for your 120. I've seen too many bought, started on , then abandoned. I' have owned 3 or more over the years.

Upgrading it to alternator status will make it a more reliable car though. Generators need rather regular maintance. Such as leaning the armature.
 
I really would love to upgrade it to an alternator, but I don't know if I want to drop $100 on a bracket. I also would have to get a new fuse block or mine reworked, so with all of that and the alternator, I am looking at $200+ to convert. Not really feasible right now, unless I sell that damn AC!
 
So progress has been sloooooow on this. I just got some hard to find bushings in the mail for the shifting assembly and installed them yesterday, but I still need this damn spring. If anyone has one, let me know!

It's part number 670127 and it looks like this:

<img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7188/7027138999_298a67099a_z.jpg">
 
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