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All the classics... pre-1975 Volvos.
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Re: There are only crickets in here...

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Yes, thank you, SO much better! I am somewhat coherent again, which is a nice relief. We have energy. We took a walk!
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^ Really glad to hear that !!
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Thank you! Nana tested negative, in-laws were negative. All good.
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Also glad to hear this report!
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Thank you!
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Does anyone know if the special camshaft is still available?
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2009 Smart Passion
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I don't. It would be interesting to compare those specs to your basic D or K and see if that's what they are. My limited knowledge here is that that there are more modern cam lobe profiles that can outperform the old classic cams. On Alfas, everyone is always frothing over a NOS or not-worn-out set of 60s euro cams, when there are better engineered new cams available.

Cameron at Swedish Relics in Portland might be the guy to ask.

I don't get the lift at .203". That's 5.1mm..... Shouldn't that be in the 11 or 12mm range? Typo? Or am I not understanding the number right?


I just saw this project summary - this guy in Holland essentially remanufactured his 122. Amazing.
https://forums.swedespeed.com/showthrea ... oor-saloon
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Post by volvolugnut »

My old Haynes manual for 240 Volvo lists:
Overhead cam engines:
1975 B21A lift as 0.39 inch (9.8mm)
1976 up B21A lift as 0.41 inch (10.5mm)
B21E lift as 0.44 inch (11.2mm)

For the overhead valve engines (B20A and B20E) cam lift is not specified.
The ratio for the rocker arm (relative length of valve side and push rod side) will change the actual lift at the valve.
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Volvo: 2001 V70 T5, 1986 244DL, 1983 245DL, 1975 245DL, 1959 PV544, multiple Volvo parts cars.
Mercedes: 2001 E320, 1973 280, 1974 280C, 1989 300E, 1988 300TE, 1979 300TD, parts cars.
2009 Smart Passion
Ford: 1977 F350, 1964 F150 (2), 1938 Tudor Sedan
Farmall tractors: 1956 400 Diesel, 1946 A
And others.

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Post by volvolugnut »

WOW! He really did remanufacture that car.

Check out the photos of the valve train with the valve cover off. The rocker arm has maybe 2:1 ratio so valve opens twice the cam lift.

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The Fleet:
Volvo: 2001 V70 T5, 1986 244DL, 1983 245DL, 1975 245DL, 1959 PV544, multiple Volvo parts cars.
Mercedes: 2001 E320, 1973 280, 1974 280C, 1989 300E, 1988 300TE, 1979 300TD, parts cars.
2009 Smart Passion
Ford: 1977 F350, 1964 F150 (2), 1938 Tudor Sedan
Farmall tractors: 1956 400 Diesel, 1946 A
And others.

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