aeg wrote: ↑01 Dec 2025, 14:32 Torque converter lockup will never be engaged in 1st gear, so it's not responsible for jerky starts.

I missed this , it’s great when the Collective Brain chimes in on a tough one. Thanks, @aeg

CIK7 wrote: ↑04 Dec 2025, 20:44

abscate wrote: ↑04 Dec 2025, 04:06 Is it the broken odometer?

No that's working properly. It's the 11:55. Project 1155. Wasnt that the 850 series? Or was 1155 the 700 series?

Google tells me it was the 760 series…well done!

https://www.volvocars.com/intl/media/pr ... FD7A8EC80/

Mic and Bernadette made it all the way to CA on this trip, put their Bus into storage, and flew home to Germany for holidays. Will return in Spring

I think I have 2 of the front panels for these MCC units, in the 'just in case someone needs one' pile. They are however, likely degrees C units for those of you south of the border. Neil. Since the MCC cars run open loop on the interior temp you don’t get temp markings, so you can write F, C, or K...

I think so. I think they will do the west to east trip back in Spring , then ship the car back from Halifax or Baltimore.

Will keep in loop

With a beautiful wateRfall gRill, without any eggs.

Couple in Rome and Syracuse NY. Not a bad drive in summer, but winter can throw a spanner into the works.

If i have to , thats what I will do.

Lots of dollies on FMB but most are junky crap or abused - the UHaul ones are galvanized and hold value for a reason.

AI generated list of th8ngs to scavenge from junkyard visits. Not all of these are NLA Exterior & Lighting Volvo branded headlights (especially glass 850/S70/V70) Volvo branded corner/turn signals Volvo branded taillights (pre-LED eras) Volvo branded fog lights + fog light grilles Door puddle / ...

Bump diddy bump, still for sale