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#201 of 220 Re: Need Info on 67' 122S [Mr_Shiftright] by esommer

May 30, 2006 (12:08 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (May 30, 2006 9:28 am)
Thanks for the info. Unfortunately this car is an automatic. Seemed to shift fine, just a bit abrupt. I would categorize this car as a clean daily driver with a few small needs. The person selling the car is firm at $3500. Based on your $2500 estimate and automatic transmission warning I will pass on this one. Thanks again

#202 of 220 242T K-Jet advise by esommer

May 30, 2006 (12:10 pm)

We are currently restoring an 83' 242T. The car seems to have fuel system issues. Are there kits available to rebuild this mechanical fuel injection system? Any info greatly appreciated! Thanks.

#203 of 220 Re: 242T K-Jet advise [esommer] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

May 30, 2006 (1:44 pm)

Replying to: esommer (May 30, 2006 12:10 pm)
Oh sure, you can get parts and manuals from Bosch. Try IPD up in Oregon.
 
Volvo 122S -- well I don't want to discourage you if you HAVE to have an automatic, but that herky-jerky tranny just kills any fun factor. You'd get so bored driving it!
 
Sounds overpriced for what it is but I haven't seen it. For $3,500 it had better shine and look good inside.

#204 of 220 Re: 242T K-Jet advise [Mr_Shiftright] by esommer

Jun 03, 2006 (9:10 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (May 30, 2006 1:44 pm)
Thanks for the info, Mr. Shiftright. New problems tonight with the 242T restoration........ Just completed installation of rotors, calipers and brake lines on all 4 wheels. We seem to be unable to get the system to build up pedal pressure...???... We have followed the bleeding scheme recommended in the manual. Girling calipers on the front and ATE on the rear. We have tried to bleed with the vehicle running and not running...???... Any suggestions?

#205 of 220 Re: 242T K-Jet advise [esommer] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Jun 04, 2006 (4:14 pm)

Replying to: esommer (Jun 03, 2006 9:10 pm)
Hmmm....are you pressure bleeding? Some cars just won't respond to the old "pump and squirt". You might try bleeding into a partially full jar of brake fluid with Person B only in charge of replenishing the ridiculously small brake fluid reservoir. You just pump from the caliper bleed nipple which is attached with plastic line into the bottle of fluid. Of course, the plastic bleed line must always remain submerged in the fluid.
 
This method allows you to give the pedal good long strokes to get all the air out. .
 
Another thing...if you've bled and bled and can't get a pedal, you are usually sucking in air somewhere.

#206 of 220 Re: 242T K-Jet advise [Mr_Shiftright] by esommer

Jun 04, 2006 (7:12 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jun 04, 2006 4:14 pm)
Thanks for info. We tried again this afternoon. Still no luck. I'm thinking that there is just too much air in the line being that the system was 100% dry until I got the new calipers and rotors.
 
I decided to brake down and get the IPD power bleeder. That will keep constant fluid and pressure going into the master cylinder.
 
I'll let you know how it works out. Thanks again!

#207 of 220 Re: 242T K-Jet advise [esommer] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Jun 05, 2006 (10:31 am)

Replying to: esommer (Jun 04, 2006 7:12 pm)
power bleeders work great....especially good for clutch master cylinders, which can be very tough to bleed.

#208 of 220 242T Brakes / Speedometer by esommer

Jun 14, 2006 (5:07 pm)

OK. Egg on my face. Front calipers were on upside down. In other words, bleeders should always be on the top! Once I switched them air was spewing from all corners. No power bleeder needed.
 
Next issue - the speedometer in 1983 tops out at 85MPH. Is there a 120MPH speedometer that will work in that cluster? If so, do you know the part number that would be scribbed on the face? Thanks.

#209 of 220 Re: 242T Brakes / Speedometer [esommer] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Jun 14, 2006 (5:54 pm)

Replying to: esommer (Jun 14, 2006 5:07 pm)
You know, with 127HP and 7.5 compression in a close to 3,000 lb car, you might be fine with an 85 mph speedo.

#210 of 220 Re: 242T Brakes / Speedometer [Mr_Shiftright] by esommer

Jun 15, 2006 (4:44 am)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jun 14, 2006 5:54 pm)
Understood... The exising cluster is in such sorry shape I figured now would be the time to install a different one.

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