volvo 145 engine

jimmac252 · May 16th, 2016, 22:36

Hi guys, new here. I have what i believe is a volvo 145A engine. What does the A stand for. The engine is about shot but have found a a volvo 145B. Trying to find out if the engines are the same. Thanks for any info

Lucien · May 16th, 2016, 23:50

Hi there, welcome to the forum.

The engines usually go by their size rather than the model they're fitted to; so B18 or B20 for 1.8L and 2.0L displacement and then A, B, C, D for state of tune. The B18/B20 was fitted to the Amazon, 140 and P1800 (possibly PV544) models from 1962 to 1968. B20 from 1968 to 1970 possibly longer in the 140s.

B18A / B18B is 1.8L single or twin carb respectively (with diffreing cam shafts to match). B18D is also twin carb but lower state of tune. B18C was (I think) a marine or tractor engine.

Here's a wikipedia page.

Kind regards
Lucien

May 16th, 2016, 22:36	#1
jimmac252 New Member Last Online: May 16th, 2016 23:33 Join Date: May 2016 Location: rayleigh	volvo 145 engine Hi guys, new here. I have what i believe is a volvo 145A engine. What does the A stand for. The engine is about shot but have found a a volvo 145B. Trying to find out if the engines are the same. Thanks for any info

May 16th, 2016, 23:50	#2
Lucien VOC Member Last Online: Today 12:57 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Walton-on-Thames	Hi there, welcome to the forum. The engines usually go by their size rather than the model they're fitted to; so B18 or B20 for 1.8L and 2.0L displacement and then A, B, C, D for state of tune. The B18/B20 was fitted to the Amazon, 140 and P1800 (possibly PV544) models from 1962 to 1968. B20 from 1968 to 1970 possibly longer in the 140s. B18A / B18B is 1.8L single or twin carb respectively (with diffreing cam shafts to match). B18D is also twin carb but lower state of tune. B18C was (I think) a marine or tractor engine. Here's a wikipedia page. Kind regards Lucien

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