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and maintenanceB17, B19, B21, B23 engines
This manual covers the following engine types: @
Engine type Model year
What do the designations mean? BITA 1878-1984
BET BISA 1977-1984
M bise t97—1984
1 is
B2IA 1975-1984
carburetor engine, ace feeiaes
ccarburetorengine B21ET 4961 1984
{ul injection engine B2iF-s! 1978-1964"
F = fuolinjection engine - USAversion B2iF-8 1982
B21F-3 196-1962 eo
21 = cylinder copacity B21FT 1981-1984
B23A 1981-1984
B = petrol (gasoline) B23 1979-1984
B23F (LH-Jetronic) 1983-1984
B21 = basic engine
B23 = B21 with larger bore and higher compression Remarks |
ratio
B21 with smaller bore
@ B19 with shorter stroke
*B21F-5 = Cl system with Bosch igrition system,
2B21F-B = LH Jetronic injection system.
Discontinued 1982 in USA & Canada.
Superseded by 821F-8.
“B21 F-9 = Cl systom with Chrysler ingition.
Bio
B17
Volvos are sold in versions adapted for different markets,
“These adaptations depend on many factors including le-
gal, taxation and market requirements.
‘This manuel may therefore show illustrations and text
which do not apply to cars in your country.Group 21 Reconditioning engine
Contents
Contents
” Importantinformation Sater 2
Specifications .................. 2
Special tools 10
Operation
Thread repairs |... “i ie Ania 12
Reconditioning engine 18
Diseesembly, Bi-13 3
Cleaning endinspecion Lo etaas 2B
Assembly at bi-z 2
Dili heal recoreinionina " Ets 2
® Assembly (cont) ............ F1-9 54
Index page 57
“This manual deals exclusively withthe overhaul of
the engine,
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refer tothe separate manuals,
Order number: TP 3017072
2 Supersedes: TP30170"
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