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For the B18 and B20 engines used in the Volvo 440/460 and Volvo 480, see Renault F-Type engine.
Volvo B18 engine
Overview
ManufacturerVolvo
Production
  • 1961–1968 (B18)
  • 1969–1981 (B20)
Layout
ConfigurationNaturally aspirated Inline-4
Displacement
  • 1,778 cc (108.5 cu in) (B18)
  • 1,986 cc (121.2 cu in) (B20)
Cylinder bore
  • 84.14 mm (3.31 in) (B18)
  • 88.9 mm (3.5 in) (B20)
Piston stroke80 mm (3.15 in)
Cylinder block materialCast iron
Cylinder head materialCast iron
ValvetrainOHV
Compression ratio8.5:1 – 10.5:1
Combustion
Fuel system
ManagementBosch D-Jetronic or K-Jetronic
Fuel typeGasoline
Oil systemWet sump
Cooling systemWater cooled
Output
Power output40–225 bhp (29.8–167.8 kW)
Chronology
PredecessorVolvo B4B engine
SuccessorVolvo Redblock Engine

The B18 is a 1.8 L inline four cylinder overhead valve automobile engine produced by Volvo from 1961 through 1968. A larger 2.0 L derivative called the B20 debuted in 1969.

Despite being a pushrod design, the engines can rev to 6,500 rpm.[citation needed] They are also reputed to be very durable. The world's highest mileage car,[1] a 1966 Volvo P1800S, traveled more than 4,890,993 km (3,039,122 mi) on its original B18 engine.[2][3]

B18

Volvo B18 engine

The B18 is a 1.8 L overhead valve (OHV) engine with two valves per cylinder. It has five main bearings, two more than the B16.

With a bore of 84.14 mm (3.31 in) and stroke of 80 mm (3.15 in), the B18 displaces 1,778 cc (108.5 cu in). The cylinders are on 105 / 108 mm (4.13 / 4.25 in) split bore centers, where the spacing between cylinders 2 and 3 is wider than that between cylinders 1 and 2 or 3 and 4. The engine was used in Volvo's PV544, P210 Duett, 120 (Amazon), P1800 and 140 series. It could also be found in the L3314 and the Bandvagn 202 military vehicles. The B18 was fitted to many Volvo Penta sterndrive marine propulsion systems. It was also used in the Facel Vega Facel III and the Marcos 1800 GT.

There are four variations of this engine:

  • B18A: Single carburettor version.
  • B18B: Dual carburettor version with a higher compression ratio, fitted variously with dual sidedraft SU or Zenith/Stromberg carburettors.
  • B18C: Single carburettor version with a lower compression ratio and mechanical RPM regulator, fitted in the gasoline powered versions of the Volvo BM 320 tractor. This version was also used for the elevator in the PS-15 radar system.[4]
  • B18D Dual carburettor version with a lower compression ratio.

DOHC

In 1971 Swedish engineer Gunnar Axelsson developed a DOHC cylinder head for the B18 engine family.[5] This cylinder head was used in competition Volvos for several years.[6] On 1 January 2014 the Grainger & Worrall company announced that they had partnered with Axelsson to reproduce the DOHC head for the B18 engine.[7] Power output of the base engine was expected to be 190 bhp (141.7 kW), while a high-output version developing 225 bhp (167.8 kW) would also be available.

B36

Main article: Volvo B36 engine

In 1952 Volvo unveiled the Volvo Philip concept car powered by a 3.6 litre V8 engine that would later be called the B36. The V8 engine had exactly the same bore and stroke dimensions as the four-cylinder B18, leading some to suggest that the B18 is one-half of the V8.[8] Significant differences between the two engines included the fact that while the V8 engine has crossflow cylinder heads, the four cylinder has a reverse-flow cylinder head. This suggests that the engines are for the most part separate designs.[9][10]

B20

Volvo B20, rear 3/4 view

The 2-litre B20 is a bored-out B18 introduced in 1969, with its bore diameter enlarged to 88.9 mm (3.5 in) and a displacement of 1,986 cc (121.2 cu in). The design is virtually identical to the earlier B18, thus most parts are functionally interchangeable, albeit with running changes to the manufacture and design of components. The B20 engine was used in the Volvo 120, 1800, 140, C202 and 240 series, and also in the Bofors Haubits FH77 howitzer. A modified version was used in the one-off 1969 Volvo GTZ concept car. The B20 was produced until 1981.

There are five variations of this engine:

  • B20A: Single carburettor version. First produced in 1969.
  • B20B: Dual carburettor version with a higher compression ratio. First produced in 1969.
  • B20D: Dual carburettor version with a lower compression ratio. First produced in 1971.
  • B20E: Fuel injection version with a high compression ratio. First produced in 1970.
  • B20F: Fuel injection version with low compression ratio. First produced in 1972 for lower emissions.

The B20E and B20F versions featured larger valves, and intake/exhaust ports and for 1974–1975 switched from electronic D-Jetronic to mechanical K-Jetronic injection.

In 1974 the number of bolts holding the flywheel increased from 6 to 8 and the size of the connecting rods was increased.

The B20A was revived for use in the C202 from 1977 to 1981.

B30

Main article: Volvo B30 engine

The 3.0 L (183 cu in) six-cylinder B30 is a B20 with two additional cylinders, introduced for the 1969 model for the newly released Volvo 164.

Engine chart

Volvo B18 and B20 engine specifications[11]
Engine Year Induction Power (SAE) Power (DIN) Torque (SAE) Torque (DIN) Compression
B18A 1962–1964 Zenith 36VN 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) at 4500 rpm 101 lb⋅ft (137 N⋅m) at 2800 rpm 8.5:1
1965–1968[12] ZS 175-CD2-S 85 PS (63 kW; 84 hp) at 5000 rpm 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) at 4700 rpm 108 lb⋅ft (146 N⋅m) at 3000 rpm 105 lb⋅ft (142 N⋅m) at 2300 rpm 8.7:1
B18B 1961–1963 2 x SU HS6 100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) at 5500 rpm 108 lb⋅ft (146 N⋅m) at 4000 rpm 9.5:1
1964–1966 108 PS (79 kW; 107 hp) at 5800 rpm 110 lb⋅ft (149 N⋅m) at 4000 rpm 10:1
1967–1968 140[12][13] 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) at 6000 rpm 100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) at 5600 rpm 112 lb⋅ft (152 N⋅m) at 4000 rpm 107 lb⋅ft (145 N⋅m) at 3500 rpm
1967–1968 121 122S[13] 96 PS (71 kW; 95 hp) at 5600 rpm 106.5 lb⋅ft (144 N⋅m) at 3500 rpm
1967–1968 1800S[13] 103 PS (76 kW; 102 hp) at 5600 rpm 108.5 lb⋅ft (147 N⋅m) at 3500 rpm
B18C 40 PS (29 kW; 39 hp) at 2500 rpm
B18D 1961–1963 2 x SU HS6 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) at 5000 rpm 105 lb⋅ft (142 N⋅m) at 3500 rpm 8.5:1
1964–1966 95 PS (70 kW; 94 hp) at 5400 rpm 107 lb⋅ft (145 N⋅m) at 3800 rpm 8.7:1
1967-1968[14] 100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) at 5700 rpm 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) at 5500 rpm 108 lb⋅ft (146 N⋅m) at 3500 rpm 105 lb⋅ft (142 N⋅m) at 3200 rpm
B20A 1969–1974[15] ZS 175-CD2-SE 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) at 4800 rpm 82 PS (60 kW; 81 hp) at 4700 rpm 119 lb⋅ft (161 N⋅m) at 3000 rpm 116 lb⋅ft (157 N⋅m) at 2300 rpm
B20B 1969–1970 2 x 175-CD2-SE 118 PS (87 kW; 116 hp) at 5800 rpm 100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) at 5500 rpm 123 lb⋅ft (167 N⋅m) at 3500 rpm 112 lb⋅ft (152 N⋅m) at 3500 rpm 9.5:1
1971-1974[15]
  • 2 x SU HIF6
  • 2 x 175-CD2-SE
 9.3:1
1972–1974 US 2 x SU HIF6 97 PS (71 kW; 96 hp) at 5800 rpm 103 lb⋅ft (140 N⋅m) at 3500 rpm 8.7:1
B20D 1969–1971[16] 2 x SU HIF6 105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) at 5500 rpm 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) at 5300 rpm 123 lb⋅ft (167 N⋅m) at 3000 rpm 114 lb⋅ft (155 N⋅m) at 2800 rpm 9.3:1
1972[17] 110 PS (81 kW; 108 hp) at 5500 rpm 95 PS (70 kW; 94 hp) at 5300 rpm
B20E 1970–1971[16]: 64  Bosch D-Jetronic 130 PS (96 kW; 128 hp) at 6000 rpm 120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) at 6000 rpm 130 lb⋅ft (176 N⋅m) at 3500 rpm 123 lb⋅ft (167 N⋅m) at 3500 rpm 10.5:1
1972–1973[18] 135 PS (99 kW; 133 hp) at 6000 rpm 124 PS (91 kW; 122 hp) at 6000 rpm
1974[15] Bosch K-Jetronic 10.2:1
B20F 1972 Bosch D-Jetronic 107 PS (79 kW; 106 hp) at 6000 rpm 113 lb⋅ft (153 N⋅m) at 3500 rpm 8.7:1
1973 112 PS (82 kW; 110 hp) at 6000 rpm 115 lb⋅ft (156 N⋅m) at 3500 rpm
1974 Bosch K-Jetronic 109 PS (80 kW; 108 hp) at 5500 rpm 115 lb⋅ft (156 N⋅m) at 2500 rpm
19751 98 PS (72 kW; 97 hp) at 6000 rpm 110 lb⋅ft (149 N⋅m) at 3500 rpm
Note:
194 PS (69 kW; 93 hp) and 105 lb⋅ft (142 N⋅m) when equipped with a catalytic converter.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Highest vehicle mileage". www.guinnessworldrecords.com. 14 May 2014.
  2. ^ Neff, John (26 October 2007). "Man with 2.6 million-mile Volvo P1800 aims for 3 million". www.autoblog.com.
  3. ^ LaChance, David (July 2007). "Volvo B18". Hemmings Motor News. Retrieved 17 January 2019.
  4. ^ Gardh, Karl (4 August 1999). "Spaningsradar PS-15 - Historik, Erfarenheter" [Surveillance Radar PS-15 - History, Experiences] (PDF) (in Swedish).
  5. ^ Charlesworth, Simon (27 January 2014). "Classic Volvo DOHC 16-valve Conversion". www.dep-o.co.uk.
  6. ^ Tift, Duncan (29 January 2014). "Grainger & Worrall works with Swedish designers on new engines for classic Volvos". www.thebusinessdesk.com.
  7. ^ "New cylinder head for historic Volvo range…". Grainger & Worrall. 1 Jan 2014. Archived from the original on 29 September 2020.
  8. ^ Dredge, Richard (23 May 2016). Volvo Amazon: The Complete Story. The Crowood Press UK. ISBN 978-1785001048.
  9. ^ Aamodt, Hans-Petter. "Volvo B 36 V8" (in Norwegian). Archived from the original on 12 September 2019.
  10. ^ Severson, Aaron (2 September 2011). "Sainted Swede: The Volvo P1800 and 1800ES". ateupwithmotor.com.
  11. ^ "Volvo Engines". The Volvo Owners's Club.
  12. ^ a b Instruktionsbok För Volvo 144 [Volvo 144 Owner's Manual] (PDF) (in Swedish). Aktiebolaget Volvo Göteborg. August 1966. TP 436/1.
  13. ^ a b c Supplement to Instruction Book — Exhaust Emission Control System (PDF). November 1967.
  14. ^ Volvo 121/122S (PDF). Gothenburg, Sweden: AB Volvo.
  15. ^ a b c Instruktionsbok Volvo 142/144/145 [Volvo 142/144/145 Owner's Manual] (PDF) (in Swedish). Gothenburg, Sweden: AB Volvo. August 1973. TP1043/1.
  16. ^ a b Instruktionsbok Volvo 142/144 [Volvo 142/144 Owner's Manual] (PDF) (in Swedish). Aktiebolaget Volvo Göteborg. September 1970. TP756/1.
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  18. ^ Instruktionsbok Volvo 142/144/145 [Volvo 142/144/145 Owner's Manual] (PDF) (in Swedish). Gothenburg, Sweden: AB Volvo. August 1972. TP961/1.
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