G'day all, I'm more of a dozer man, but I'm looking at an old Volvo loader as a bit of a project. It's a 1641 with a Detroit Diesel (GM) 6/71 in it. I've had a bit of look on the net, but the 1641's are listed with a volvo td 100 motor. The gm looks factory to me. I was wondering if anyone here would have any info on these old girls they could pass on to me. Let me know what you need..photo's etc. I haven't been able to find any serial no- on the machine as yet...I have one for the motor but nothing for the machine...any clues as to where it might be hiding??? thanks in advance tony
You will find brochures here: http://www.volvoce.com/construction... Loaders Volvo BM/Pages/Volvo BM LM 1641.aspx I Guess the Serial number is on the left side of the front part, below the main bolt for the lifting arms. Nothing about a Detroit in those brochures..But With a sae 1 housing most engines can be bolted on.
Considering Volvo, and Michigan's history together, the GM engine makes sense. Perhaps, if not factory, it might be an easy fit.