Volvo 121 B16A Engine (1958-60)
The Car
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The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
Bore & Stroke |
79.37mm x 80mm |
Displacement |
1580cc |
Firing order |
1,3,4,2 |
Oil pressure (hot) |
49.7 lb./sq. in. |
Fuel Supply
Carburetor |
Down draft |
Choke |
34 mm |
Main |
0.97 mm |
Compensating |
0.97 mm |
Slow Running |
0.50 mm |
Needle |
1.75 mm |
Valving
Intake tappet clearance |
0.40 mm (hot) |
Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.40 mm (hot) |
Valve-timing indication |
Marking in gear and flywheel |
Intake valve opens |
10° ATDC 1.1 mm clearance |
Ignition
Breaker gap |
0.4 – 0.5 mm |
Plug gap |
0.7 mm |
Ignition timing indication |
Gradation in the flywheel |
Ignition timing |
2° to 4° BTDC |
Clutch
Clutch type |
Single Dry Plate |
Clutch linings |
8″ x 1⁄8“ |
Brakes
Brake type |
Hydraulic (Later models: Hydraulic duo servo) |
Brake linings |
Front: 2″ x 3⁄16” x 10¼”; Rear: 2″ x 3⁄16” x 77⁄8” [Later models: Rear lining, front, 2″ x ¼” to 3⁄16” x 10.8″. Front lining, front, 2″ x 3⁄16” x 10.8″. Rear linings, 2″ x 3⁄16” x 9.8″] |
Wheel Alignment
Toe-In |
0 to 4 mm |
Camber |
0° to +½° |
Caster angle |
-½° to +½° (From chassis No. 2611: 0° to 1°) |
King pin angle |
8° |
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