Volvo 122S B16B Engine (1958-60)

Volvo 122S B16B 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) 35 – 50 lb./sq. in. at 2000 rpm

 

Fuel Supply

Carburetor Twin SU H4
Needle GT

Valving

Intake tappet clearance 0.50 mm (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.50 mm (hot)
Valve-timing indication At front and flywheel
Intake valve opens TDC 1.15 mm clearance

Ignition

Breaker gap 0.4 – 0.5 mm
Plug gap 0.7 – 0.8 mm
Ignition timing indication Flywheel
Ignition timing 4° to 6° BTDC

 

Clutch

Clutch type Borg & Beck 8″
Clutch linings 57.4 sq. in.

Brakes

Brake type Hydraulic duo servo
Brake linings
Front: 2″ x 316” x 10.8″; Rear: 2″ x 316” x 9.8″
(Rear lining, front wheel, thick: ¼” – 316“)

Wheel Alignment

Toe-In 0 to 4 mm
Camber 0° to +½°
Caster angle 0° to 1°
King pin angle