bobsallyh Posted April 23, 2020 Report Share Posted April 23, 2020 Randy A and others on the HDT sight, keep the projects coming. I'm not an HDTer, but I sure do like reading and looking at them. Myself, I got projected out a number of years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky242 Posted April 24, 2020 Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 Randy thanks for the info this is definitely on my project list. Back in the early 90s I put a Lambo kit on it and always wanted to upgrade the power plant Quote 2000 Volvo VNL 610 2011 Cedar Creek 36RE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan0043 Posted April 24, 2020 Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 Hi Randy, Thanks for the update. I knew you would do your homework on your motor choice. Please keep us updated. Al Quote 2012 Volvo VNL 630 w/ I-Shift; D13 engine; " Veeger " Redwood, model 3401R ; 5th Wheel Trailer, " Dead Wood " 2006 Smart Car " Killer Frog " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsinc Posted April 24, 2020 Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 18 hours ago, bobsallyh said: Randy A and others on the HDT sight, keep the projects coming. I'm not an HDTer, but I sure do like reading and looking at them. Myself, I got projected out a number of years ago. So has this become like the Hot Rod Magazine or other mags of old?? Living vicariously through others projects? Quote Marcel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyA Posted April 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 With continued yucky weather keeping me indoors I decided to tackle the wiring harness. The harness I have was handed down with the engine as "professionally made". The more I looked at it the more disturbed I became with what I had. The wiring was wrapped with what I believe to be some cheap imported vinyl tape. The workmanship was just plain sloppy. So, Mr. wire guy here has started cutting off all the vinyl wrap, tracing wiring and connectors, routing the wiring harness and redoing everything with split loom and professional wire wrap tape. It is a slow process as I am checking every wire and connection between the two connectors that go to the PCM and each sensor or connector. The only thing that really puzzles me is there is no wiring or connector for the boost Control Solenoid. I've got to do some research on why that would be so. I have decided to order the front exhaust manifold (Log) from ZZPerformance to replace the OEM cast iron manifold. The manifold on the other side where the 3" outlet resides is OEM header style stainless steel. It will a lot easier to do it now than when it is in the car. For an old guy that grew up on metering rods, carb jets, float levels and ignition point dwell this OBD stuff is a real learning experience. Who would have thought (back in the day) that it would take so many wires just to make a gas motor run 😎 . Quote Randy, Nancy and Oscar "The Great White" - 2004 Volvo VNL670, D12, 10-speed, converted to single axle pulling a Keystone Cambridge 5th wheel, 40', 4 slides and about 19,000# with empty tanks. ARS - WB4BZX, Electrical Engineer, Master Electrician, D.Ed., Professor Emeritus - Happily Retired! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad & Jacolyn Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 On 4/23/2020 at 3:16 PM, rickeieio said: Oh my. that would make some of us unhappy. I'm highly entertained by others' projects. It gives me ideas and inspiration. If all goes well, tomorrow I'll complete my latest project (HDT related), and this time I took pictures to share. I agree with Rick. I like to hear about other peoples projects. Being a full timer that has put a real stopper on most of my projects. Plus I get to keep all my knuckles. Of course like most of the rest of us I'm always willing to pitch in and help if someone needs it. Brad Quote Brad and Jacolyn Tucker the Wonder dog and Brynn the Norfolk Terrier 2009 Smart "Joy" 2004 VNL630 "Vonda the Volvo" 2008 Hitch Hiker 35 CK Champagne Edition VED12 465 HP, Freedomline, 3.73 ratio, WB 218" Fulltiming and loving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERO Maker Posted April 27, 2020 Report Share Posted April 27, 2020 On 4/26/2020 at 8:51 AM, Brad & Jacolyn said: I agree with Rick. I like to hear about other peoples projects. Being a full timer that has put a real stopper on most of my projects. Plus I get to keep all my knuckles. Of course like most of the rest of us I'm always willing to pitch in and help if someone needs it. Brad Brad is a pretty good helper / doer when he gets on a project! Quote Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyA Posted April 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2020 (edited) I could use Brad's help here. Bolted the clutch and transmission to the engine today and intended to install it on my spare '88 cradle only to discover I needed the front 88 engine mount. It is on the car and I am not ready to pull it yet so ordered one from the Fiero Store. I am now waiting for three different parts orders. Learning very quickly for the umpteenth time that there are no such words as "simple" and "cheap" for anything with wheels, an engine or the structure to go in water. I did get the wiring harness finished and checked out then dressed to the engine. That was an extremely time consuming undertaking (Let's see, red wire goes to blue PCM connector hole #27 and then runs to connector T24 pin #3, etc.) Of course, I still have the wiring from the 3800 PCM to interface with items on the car like gauges, AC, Cruse, etc. Car is OBD1, 3800 engine is OBD2. Many items on car are analog while signals from new PCM are digital. I can convert, but it will require building a few new circuit board interfaces. Things were so much easier when the speedometer had a cable rather than wires. Edited April 29, 2020 by RandyA Quote Randy, Nancy and Oscar "The Great White" - 2004 Volvo VNL670, D12, 10-speed, converted to single axle pulling a Keystone Cambridge 5th wheel, 40', 4 slides and about 19,000# with empty tanks. ARS - WB4BZX, Electrical Engineer, Master Electrician, D.Ed., Professor Emeritus - Happily Retired! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad & Jacolyn Posted April 29, 2020 Report Share Posted April 29, 2020 On 4/27/2020 at 9:48 AM, HERO Maker said: Brad is a pretty good helper / doer when he gets on a project! Thanks Rocky I sure try. Randy I'm in Beaumont, Tx. Bet I'm not close to you so I can't help. Sorry. Quote Brad and Jacolyn Tucker the Wonder dog and Brynn the Norfolk Terrier 2009 Smart "Joy" 2004 VNL630 "Vonda the Volvo" 2008 Hitch Hiker 35 CK Champagne Edition VED12 465 HP, Freedomline, 3.73 ratio, WB 218" Fulltiming and loving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted May 3, 2020 Report Share Posted May 3, 2020 Jist a quick question: what does “OT” mean in the subject title of this great thread? Signed, Anacronym Challenged Quote "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted May 3, 2020 Report Share Posted May 3, 2020 "O"ff "T"opic Quote I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted May 3, 2020 Report Share Posted May 3, 2020 9 hours ago, Darryl&Rita said: "O"ff "T"opic Why thank ya Darryl. Now back to the OT Quote "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPL Posted May 4, 2020 Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 Pappy, Randy Thanks for the info but it seems that this 19 V has everybody at a standstill. but i keep looking and maybe I'll find something the Comptroller will let me bring home! My shop would love to have a new (old) toy to play with. On a different note i ordered a set of disk brakes that are suppose to be here this coming week. I still need to order the second axle set. Just trying to get all the parts and hope to have them installed by mid summer. Maybe by then we'll be able to get out some where. Randy do you have a CG up around you that you go to occasionally? I haven't been on the Forum in a week so Hope everybody is safe and feeling well! Pat The Old Sailor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyA Posted June 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2020 Just a follow up. Project is 98% complete. Waiting for a new A/C compressor from Rock Auto as the one on the engine isn't functional after sitting open since 2002. Performance is amazing, exhaust note is pleasing and tires need more glue. 1st gear is totally unneeded - 2nd makes a better start gear. Again, keep in mind I did all of this by myself - NO HELP! .....and I am 74. Quote Randy, Nancy and Oscar "The Great White" - 2004 Volvo VNL670, D12, 10-speed, converted to single axle pulling a Keystone Cambridge 5th wheel, 40', 4 slides and about 19,000# with empty tanks. ARS - WB4BZX, Electrical Engineer, Master Electrician, D.Ed., Professor Emeritus - Happily Retired! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrformance Posted June 9, 2020 Report Share Posted June 9, 2020 This must be what they meant by "Your Off Your Rocker"👨🦳 Quote 2006 Volvo VNL 780, " Arvey" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift 2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2010 Forest River Coachman Freedom Express 280RLS Jackalopee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyA Posted June 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2020 58 minutes ago, Parrformance said: This must be what they meant by "Your Off Your Rocker"👨🦳 I did not know you had been talking with my wife. I prefer to think of it as something else I can check off of my "bucket list". It was a few clicks down from owning and converting the Volvo HDT myself several years back. Quote Randy, Nancy and Oscar "The Great White" - 2004 Volvo VNL670, D12, 10-speed, converted to single axle pulling a Keystone Cambridge 5th wheel, 40', 4 slides and about 19,000# with empty tanks. ARS - WB4BZX, Electrical Engineer, Master Electrician, D.Ed., Professor Emeritus - Happily Retired! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted June 9, 2020 Report Share Posted June 9, 2020 2 hours ago, Parrformance said: This must be what they meant by "Your Off Your Rocker"👨🦳 Agreed. That has two meanings, the first being obvious, the second being, he got out of his rocking chair and did something most of us wish we had the skills to accomplish. Bravo!!!!! Quote KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hone eagle Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 FYI a recent tragedy - the fiero museum in midland mi was flooded 2 weeks ago remove your hats and bow your heads😢 Quote 2005 volvo 670 freedomline singledNewmar Torrey Pine 34rskswoot woot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 (edited) Professor, have you seen this one? Edited August 13, 2020 by Darryl&Rita Quote I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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