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by AppleTech
Wed Jul 07, 2021 4:16 pm
Forum: Volvo TGB/30X body and electrical
Topic: Alternator Help
Replies: 4
Views: 12720
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Re: Alternator Help

Thanks Jim you are awesome!!!
by AppleTech
Mon Jul 05, 2021 12:52 pm
Forum: Volvo TGB/30X body and electrical
Topic: Alternator Help
Replies: 4
Views: 12720
United States of America

Re: Alternator Help

Jim - can you dig up the part numbers on the Declo units you used? I am at the point now where I just want to purchase an upgraded replacement but I'm having trouble finding the correct unit from the list I have... all options coming up are shipping from overseas. Hoping the Delco units you like are...
by AppleTech
Sun Jul 04, 2021 11:02 pm
Forum: Volvo TGB/30X body and electrical
Topic: Alternator Help
Replies: 4
Views: 12720
United States of America

Alternator Help

Sorry for the long write-up here, I want to be clear on my issue as I solicit advice :) 1975 TGB 11 (24v) with stock alternator (external regulator in cab) - Today, charge light came on during normal driving - started to flutter out at higher revs but was not staying out during normal driving (which...
by AppleTech
Wed Jun 23, 2021 8:40 am
Forum: Volvo TGB/30X body and electrical
Topic: 4WD electronics
Replies: 15
Views: 15016
United States of America

Re: 4WD electronics

What is the scenario and what benefit does it provide? No snark genuinely curious as I don't understand it in my mind...
by AppleTech
Thu Apr 15, 2021 3:15 pm
Forum: Volvo TGB/30X series Engine and Driveline
Topic: CO Intrusion in Cabin
Replies: 4
Views: 3565
United States of America

Re: CO Intrusion in Cabin

Thanks all - I appreciate your input. One thing I noticed is my existing exhaust system has a flex pipe behind the manifold outlet - the pipes look all stock but when I look at the Tatanka replacements they don't have flex pipes. Should I have a flex pipe in there or no? I know the manifolds can be ...
by AppleTech
Wed Apr 14, 2021 9:17 am
Forum: Volvo TGB/30X series Engine and Driveline
Topic: CO Intrusion in Cabin
Replies: 4
Views: 3565
United States of America

CO Intrusion in Cabin

Since I take my kids with me on rides and to shows, I put an aviation CO monitor in the back of the truck where the kids sit. If I let the truck warm up with the doors open it 100% will go off after a few minutes. Normally stops when I'm driving around town. I noticed recently on the highway (betwee...
by AppleTech
Tue Apr 13, 2021 8:33 pm
Forum: Volvo TGB/30X Modifications and restorations
Topic: Air Conditioning Planning
Replies: 17
Views: 3618
United States of America

Re: Air Conditioning Planning

brandonium wrote: Tue Apr 13, 2021 2:40 pm 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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Wow! Thats a big draw. Wonder what the factory load is on the truck.
by AppleTech
Mon Apr 12, 2021 1:47 pm
Forum: Volvo TGB/30X Modifications and restorations
Topic: Air Conditioning Planning
Replies: 17
Views: 3618
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 provid...
by AppleTech
Thu Apr 08, 2021 8:30 am
Forum: Volvo TGB/30X Modifications and restorations
Topic: Air Conditioning Planning
Replies: 17
Views: 3618
United States of America

Re: Air Conditioning Planning

Thanks Vince that was the unit I was looking at when it was mentioned there was an AIO unit with electric compressor. Seems like a nice unit. Costs are pretty high but when you consider installation is pretty much cutting a hole and bolting it on and running a few wires the cost makes more sense. I ...
by AppleTech
Wed Apr 07, 2021 2:44 pm
Forum: Volvo TGB/30X Modifications and restorations
Topic: Air Conditioning Planning
Replies: 17
Views: 3618
United States of America

Re: Air Conditioning Planning

brandonium wrote: Wed Apr 07, 2021 12:46 pm You are partially correct. I believe some units exist that are all in one.
Aha - that would be the way to go for sure. Probably require an alternator upgrade but that's likely way cheaper than hanging something else off the motor and also cost less HP.
by AppleTech
Wed Apr 07, 2021 11:54 am
Forum: Volvo TGB/30X Modifications and restorations
Topic: Air Conditioning Planning
Replies: 17
Views: 3618
United States of America

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 th...
by AppleTech
Tue Apr 06, 2021 9:19 pm
Forum: Volvo TGB/30X Modifications and restorations
Topic: Air Conditioning Planning
Replies: 17
Views: 3618
United States of America

Air Conditioning Planning

So I have just gotten my TGB. Working out the kinks, but I really do love it so far. As I get more comfortable with the truck and avoiding babying it, I really am enjoying it. Can’t wait to get it offroad. The one consideration I have is A/C. I’m here in the South and spending a day in a dark baking...
by AppleTech
Tue Apr 06, 2021 9:11 pm
Forum: Volvo TGB/30X body and electrical
Topic: 4WD electronics
Replies: 15
Views: 15016
United States of America

Re: 4WD electronics

With my experience on 4WD “failing on” when my truck sees lots of pavement, I’m considering removing all electronic nannies and simply getting another difflock valve and hooking it directly to the actuator - the only nuance is the lever would be opposite the difflocks - “engaged” would be 4WD OFF an...
by AppleTech
Mon Apr 05, 2021 12:24 pm
Forum: Volvo TGB/30X series Engine and Driveline
Topic: Front Axle Drag
Replies: 12
Views: 5907
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Re: Front Axle Drag

One brake needed to be backed off - it was creating drag while turning by hand. Doesn’t seem to be any oneway lockup so that’s good. However, now that I backed them off slightly the pedal travels further before the power engages. So I guess I’ll have to adjust all brakes to bring back the good pedal...
by AppleTech
Sun Apr 04, 2021 8:37 pm
Forum: Volvo TGB/30X series Engine and Driveline
Topic: Front Axle Drag
Replies: 12
Views: 5907
United States of America

Re: Front Axle Drag

Well, I figured out my drag issue. FWD was stuck on! Fuse #2 blew, which takes out the heater and the FWD control, which fails ON - makes sense. Has anyone modified the FWD engagement to a cable pull or perhaps vacuum only - no electronics involved? I mean its smart that it fails locked on but I had...