Going to look at a 101

[heyitsmike]

So I have a question....

I was told that there is only one place left that sells the Detroit for the 101 rear end.

On jegs, they have this...

http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/m20ProductDisplayView?pageSize=10&resultCatEntryType=2&searchTerm=&catalogId=10002&langId=-1&productId=1036996&storeId=10001&sType=&pgGrp=search

I'm not sure if that's the same one, but it's labeled for the "sailsbury 101 rear"

Anyone know if that's a compatible match? Or if it's something else entirely

[greenmeanie]

The link does not work for me but you are looking for a 225SL-183

[heyitsmike]

Huh....
It was there about a month ago, but It looks like maybe they're discontinued already lol

This is what I see when I click that link...

[greenmeanie]

Well if you can still order it, it is the right part and they quote the correct spline count.

[heyitsmike]

Okay... So apparently there the little plastic connector on the carb linkage that connects the 2 carbs decided to dry Rot and snap off. Looking it up, it seems like the linkage including the connectors are all metal. The one I'm looking at is just a threaded plastic connected that snapps on to the ball on the lever arm of the carb. I can't seem to find them online though. It seems like it may be a popular carburetor connector though... Can anyone corroborate? Maybe I'll just find one elsewhere

[greenmeanie]

Mike,
You will need to try and find the entire link 610336. This has the two plastic joints and the threaded metal rod between. Oddly they don't seem that easy to find these days.

Fortunately the metal ball part of the joint simply screws on to the carb. You can removed. I believe you can get the metal version of the joint used on series trucks (531324 socket and 535168 ball) which allows you to disconnect the linkage easily for tuning. The alternate I used on my old 88 is to buy a set of metal throttle lever joints for a lawn mower from ACE. You might have to search for one of the larger Ace hardwares as the fastener section is not always the same. They cost about $1 a piece when i did that many moons ago.

[heyitsmike]

Got some seats in! Much more legroom now. They're not perfect, but they're better than the mice-eaten ones I had in there. And they even match!

Also, for $free.99 I couldn't argue with the pricetag.

[heyitsmike]

Going to look at a 101

Thanks to greenmeanie for suggesting the Pegasus Parts "bean cans". They're much better quality than I was expecting of them and hopefully I'll be able to get them in this weekend!

[heyitsmike]

Tires mounted! Look great, and not nearly as heavy to turn as I thought they'd be.

[greenmeanie]

Chunky.

They look good. I'm interested to hear a report on how they drive.

[heyitsmike]

Going to look at a 101

Chunky.

They look good. I'm interested to hear a report on how they drive.

I've talked to a few people who run these tires and they say that they're not too terrible. We did have 13.5" tires on the Volvo though, which was manual steering and it really wasn't all that bad

[johnny2rovers]

Are the tires 11r16? Michelins? Used, I'm assuming. Where did you find them?

[heyitsmike]

They are a metric equivalent, michelin Xml, 325/85 r16. Just over 38" tall and 13.5" wide!

Look on eBay, you can get them. Also on line there's a guy that usually has brand new ones for like $200-400 a piece depending on condition. Try "csm army tires" or "Bigfoot military tires"

Last I checked, Bigfoot also had the 11.00 r16 xl and Xzl

[heyitsmike]

Resto has been going slow ish... The winter hasn't been cooperating much. Good news is I have most of the hardware I need to really start putting it back together.

Here's a couple pics to hold you guys over 😁

[greenmeanie]

Mike,
A bit off topic but how do you find your Volvo as a vehicle to look after? I have a brother who is interested in a TGB 1314 for a camper build. I understand a 6x6vis more complex than the C303 but being in the same series they should have the same strengths and weaknesses. The things are rare as hens teeth in the UK so I am a bit concerned that he will invest in a rather cool hanger queen.

Oh, and the inevitable question. How do you feel it compares with the 101.