B20e bottom end

amazon69 · Oct 7th, 2011, 17:10

Hi all,

I have got a rather lovely b20e sat on my drive. I bought the engine off of Charlie Garratt, a real old school volvo expert, as many will know. He described the engine as 'the best running b20 he'd ever heard'.
I bought it for the head/plenum etc etc...

I've not heard the engine running, but I have no doubt that it will be fine.
What's it worth to you?

Cheers,

Dave

Quarterless · Oct 7th, 2011, 18:50

If it's an 8 bolt crank one I would be interested.

222s · Oct 7th, 2011, 19:44

Out of interest, aside from the cam, & possibly this 8 bolt issue, what's the difference between a B20E & a regular B20 (e.g. an A)?

940_Turbo · Oct 7th, 2011, 19:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by 222s

Out of interest, aside from the cam, & possibly this 8 bolt issue, what's the difference between a B20E & a regular B20 (e.g. an A)?

The E engine is drilled and tapped for the thermal sender. The vast majority of carb engines are not. Other than that it's identical.

amazon69 · Oct 7th, 2011, 20:38

I'll have a look to see if it's 8 or 6 bolt.

EDIT: It's a 6 bolt.

Tom7 · Oct 20th, 2011, 19:25

Is this still available? Are the bores any good or do they have a wear ridge?

amazon69 · Oct 21st, 2011, 14:48

Hi Tom,

Yep, still here. I've just taken the head off to have a look see..and it is as good as I thought it would be..no bore wear, slight carbon build up above top ring, but only slight..turns over easily and sweetly by hand and all is well. I have a head to go with is needs be also. Can send you pics if needs be.

Cheers,
Dave

Tom7 · Oct 22nd, 2011, 09:27

Hi Dave,

A couple of pictures would be brilliant, my e-mail is metalsaucer@hotmail.com. Did you have a price in mind?

Regards Tom

amazon69 · Oct 22nd, 2011, 12:54

email sent.
d

nadvolv · Nov 4th, 2011, 18:41

Hi do you still have the engine bottom end? Regards nadvolv

Oct 7th, 2011, 17:10	#1
amazon69 Premier Member Last Online: Today 17:14 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Falmouth	B20e bottom end Hi all, I have got a rather lovely b20e sat on my drive. I bought the engine off of Charlie Garratt, a real old school volvo expert, as many will know. He described the engine as 'the best running b20 he'd ever heard'. I bought it for the head/plenum etc etc... I've not heard the engine running, but I have no doubt that it will be fine. What's it worth to you? Cheers, Dave __________________ Falmouth, Cornwall. 1970 California white 131.

Oct 7th, 2011, 19:44	#3
222s Amazoniste Last Online: Sep 19th, 2016 21:52 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Emsworth View Photos By: 222s	Out of interest, aside from the cam, & possibly this 8 bolt issue, what's the difference between a B20E & a regular B20 (e.g. an A)? __________________ Paul - 1967 Amazon 222S B20 o/d Estate & 1961 A-H Sprite Mk2 948cc WANTED - For '67 Amazon estate - offside rear quarter, preferably new old stock.

Oct 7th, 2011, 20:38	#5
amazon69 Premier Member Last Online: Today 17:14 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Falmouth	I'll have a look to see if it's 8 or 6 bolt. EDIT: It's a 6 bolt. __________________ Falmouth, Cornwall. 1970 California white 131.

Oct 21st, 2011, 14:48	#7
amazon69 Premier Member Last Online: Today 17:14 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Falmouth	Hi Tom, Yep, still here. I've just taken the head off to have a look see..and it is as good as I thought it would be..no bore wear, slight carbon build up above top ring, but only slight..turns over easily and sweetly by hand and all is well. I have a head to go with is needs be also. Can send you pics if needs be. Cheers, Dave __________________ Falmouth, Cornwall. 1970 California white 131.

Oct 22nd, 2011, 12:54	#9
amazon69 Premier Member Last Online: Today 17:14 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Falmouth	email sent. d __________________ Falmouth, Cornwall. 1970 California white 131.

Oct 7th, 2011, 18:50	#2
Quarterless Master Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2024 19:13 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Essex	If it's an 8 bolt crank one I would be interested.

Oct 20th, 2011, 19:25	#6
Tom7 Member Last Online: Feb 17th, 2024 09:48 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: E. Sussex	Is this still available? Are the bores any good or do they have a wear ridge?

Oct 22nd, 2011, 09:27	#8
Tom7 Member Last Online: Feb 17th, 2024 09:48 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: E. Sussex	Hi Dave, A couple of pictures would be brilliant, my e-mail is metalsaucer@hotmail.com. Did you have a price in mind? Regards Tom

Nov 4th, 2011, 18:41	#10
nadvolv volvfnad Last Online: Today 14:18 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tunbridge Wells	B20 bottom end Hi do you still have the engine bottom end? Regards nadvolv

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