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by brandonium
Wed Apr 14, 2021 8:58 am
Forum: Volvo TGB/30X Modifications and restorations
Topic: Air Conditioning Planning
Replies: 17
Views: 3616
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Re: Air Conditioning Planning

Wow! Thats a big draw. Wonder what the factory load is on the truck. Well, I run a 55 amp Alternator which is an upgrade from stock however I would say that stock requirements do not exceed that but I also know that many of us upgrade items as well.. I plan to have some ancillary items in the cab a...
by brandonium
Wed Apr 14, 2021 8:50 am
Forum: Volvo TGB/30X Modifications and restorations
Topic: Air Conditioning Planning
Replies: 17
Views: 3616
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Re: Air Conditioning Planning

Just FYI, you can run an electric power steering pump to solve a lot of this. I’m not talking electric assist steering but a true power steering pump. I forget what they came in, but they are out there. I had originally thought about going that route but I have two systems that will be dependent on...
by brandonium
Tue Apr 13, 2021 2:40 pm
Forum: Volvo TGB/30X Modifications and restorations
Topic: Air Conditioning Planning
Replies: 17
Views: 3616
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Re: Air Conditioning Planning

As you can see if you plan on using it on a 100° day you are pretty close to 100a continuous. Image

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by brandonium
Mon Apr 12, 2021 2:01 pm
Forum: Volvo TGB/30X Modifications and restorations
Topic: Air Conditioning Planning
Replies: 17
Views: 3616
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Re: Air Conditioning Planning

I would think 15k BTU would cool the entire interior of a TGB. You might have to pipe some vents into the back for better distribution. My thing would be account for an alternator that can give you 24v and 200 amps. Almost certain the alternators we can source that currently fit a B30 cannot provid...
by brandonium
Mon Apr 12, 2021 12:09 pm
Forum: Volvo TGB/30X Modifications and restorations
Topic: Air Conditioning Planning
Replies: 17
Views: 3616
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Re: Air Conditioning Planning

Not a chance...if you want to run PS then you are not squeezing an A/C compressor in there plus A/C lines routing where? Into the cab, through the back? This approach is by far the least practical...

Have an all in one unit makes the most sense on these.
by brandonium
Mon Apr 12, 2021 10:43 am
Forum: Volvo TGB/30X Modifications and restorations
Topic: Air Conditioning Planning
Replies: 17
Views: 3616
United States of America

Re: Air Conditioning Planning

I would think 15k BTU would cool the entire interior of a TGB. You might have to pipe some vents into the back for better distribution. My thing would be account for an alternator that can give you 24v and 200 amps. Almost certain the alternators we can source that currently fit a B30 cannot provide...
by brandonium
Wed Apr 07, 2021 12:46 pm
Forum: Volvo TGB/30X Modifications and restorations
Topic: Air Conditioning Planning
Replies: 17
Views: 3616
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Re: Air Conditioning Planning

You are partially correct. I believe some units exist that are all in one.
by brandonium
Wed Apr 07, 2021 8:58 am
Forum: Volvo TGB/30X Modifications and restorations
Topic: Power Steering Conversion
Replies: 18
Views: 3995
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Re: Power Steering Conversion

Dakota,

Could you get a few more detailed pictures of the actual PS setup around the drag link and axle area? Which PS pump are you using and pictures of that as well? :)
by brandonium
Wed Apr 07, 2021 8:57 am
Forum: Volvo TGB/30X Modifications and restorations
Topic: Shocks
Replies: 9
Views: 3008
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Re: Shocks

I have been considering Fox shocks but I for the life of me cannot figure out which series supports our shock mount size. I was hoping to run with 2.5's... glad you found a good combo for your rig!
by brandonium
Wed Apr 07, 2021 8:53 am
Forum: Volvo TGB/30X Modifications and restorations
Topic: Air Conditioning Planning
Replies: 17
Views: 3616
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Re: Air Conditioning Planning

Your only real option for a compressor on that B30 would be on the drivers side and even then the 164 and 140 compressors were mounted high. I have considered rooftop A/C for mine as I would not want to try and cram any more in the engine area. I am saving that small space on the drivers side of the...
by brandonium
Thu Jul 23, 2020 8:48 am
Forum: Volvo TGB/30X series Engine and Driveline
Topic: Axles Portal bearing cross reference
Replies: 8
Views: 11254
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Re: Axles Portal bearing cross reference

No problem at all Jim. I do have a front portal reference somewhere but I cannot find the file. I know that I posted it in the FB group though. I guess I should also clarify that placement of the oil fill plug is different also on the front but if we are talking about inner and outer wheel bearings,...
by brandonium
Wed Jul 22, 2020 12:13 pm
Forum: Volvo TGB/30X series Engine and Driveline
Topic: Axles Portal bearing cross reference
Replies: 8
Views: 11254
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Re: Axles Portal bearing cross reference

Front Portal would be the same with exception of the portion of the axle where the CV joint resides. Anything bearing, seal or gear related within the housing itself is the same between front and back although the housing is shaped differently on the front to accommodate steering linkages, etc. Simi...
by brandonium
Wed Jul 22, 2020 12:09 pm
Forum: Volvo TGB/30X series Engine and Driveline
Topic: VOLVO UPPER RADIATOR HOSE
Replies: 2
Views: 2972
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Re: VOLVO UPPER RADIATOR HOSE

I had to go into the back at a Napa and find one with a similar bend and cut it to size. That is about your only option here. Hello, I am in need of a new Volvo Upper Radiator Hose. Volvo Part Number: Volvo 644132. Does anyone know of a source for these? Ive tried Volvo, Napa and other parts stores ...
by brandonium
Mon Dec 30, 2019 12:46 pm
Forum: Volvo TGB/30X series Engine and Driveline
Topic: Flying Spanners - the 5.1's
Replies: 12
Views: 10061
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Re: Flying Spanners - the 5.1's

I'm ok with 37's if people want to upsize and they have no issues mechanically then I don't see the harm. Not everyone that owns a TGB is looking for off-road adventure and on the opposite end many of us are also not seeking out 80MPH freeway runs. Many of us (I fit this category) simply put around ...
by brandonium
Wed Jul 03, 2019 2:17 pm
Forum: Volvo TGB/30X series Engine and Driveline
Topic: PTO overdrive
Replies: 3
Views: 4664
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Re: PTO overdrive

Awesome! Curious how this progresses.