Volvo  PV544 B16B (1958-60)

Volvo  PV544 B16B (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 Horizontal Twin SU
Choke 1.5″

Valving

Intake tappet clearance 0.50 mm (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.50 mm (hot)
Valve-timing indication Marking in gear and flywheel
Intake valve opens TDC 1.15 mm clearance

Ignition

Breaker gap 0.4 – 0.5 mm
Plug gap 0.7 mm
Ignition timing indication Gradation in the flywheel
Ignition timing 4° to 6° BTDC

 

Clutch

Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings 8″ x 18

Brakes

Brake type Hydraulic (Later models: Hydraulic duo servo)
Brake linings Front: 2″ x 316” x 10¼”; Rear: 2″ x 316” x 778
[Later models: 2″ x 316” x 9.8″ (¼” – 316” thick on rear linings, front wheel)]

Wheel Alignment

Toe-In 0 to 3 mm
Camber -¼° to +½°
Caster angle -¾° to +¼°
King pin angle