1977 Volvo 242 project-Ford 302 swap - Page 6

MikeSr. · 03-09-2021, 05:45 PM

We should do a local road trip

rms · 03-09-2021, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeSr.

We should do a local road trip

Yes, definitely. Just let me get some test miles on it first.

Mueller · 03-09-2021, 08:26 PM

Sounds good, that motor looks at home in there. Every time I see a 5.0 on craigslist or Marketplace I go hmmmmm?

rms · 03-14-2021, 01:58 PM

I had to pull the transmission back out. I took a chance on this used T5, and it didn’t quite work out. It won’t fully engage first and second gears. Inside looks great, just need to figure out why it won’t go into those gears. At least I’ll learn how to work on a T5.

rms · 03-16-2021, 04:11 PM

Disassembled the transmission and found a few problems. The 1-2 slider had significant wear causing binding in 1st and 2nd gears. 1st wouldn’t even engage. This caused broken shift fork pads. The gears, bearings, and synchros look great, but I’ve ordered a rebuild kit anyway while it’s out and on the bench.

rms · 03-28-2021, 11:20 AM

I rebuilt the T5 transmission, and it works great. I’ve put about 20 miles on the car now with just a couple minor issues. I hope to have those solved this week and put some more test miles on the car. So far, I’m really loving it. Drives great, handles amazing, and the brakes are insane.

oldschoolvolvo · 03-28-2021, 05:50 PM

w00t!

03-09-2021, 05:45 PM	#126
MikeSr. What, me worry? Join Date: May 2003 Location: Acworth, Ga. USA	We should do a local road trip __________________ I coulda had a V8!

03-09-2021, 08:26 PM	#128
Mueller Board Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Antioch, CA	Sounds good, that motor looks at home in there. Every time I see a 5.0 on craigslist or Marketplace I go hmmmmm? __________________ .........

03-28-2021, 05:50 PM	#132
oldschoolvolvo Board Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lancaster, PA	w00t! __________________ -Mike ~~1998 V70 T5~~ 1979 242 DL 16v \|Feedback\|

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03-28-2021, 11:20 AM	#131
rms Board Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Acworth, GA	I rebuilt the T5 transmission, and it works great. I’ve put about 20 miles on the car now with just a couple minor issues. I hope to have those solved this week and put some more test miles on the car. So far, I’m really loving it. Drives great, handles amazing, and the brakes are insane.