Type designation B21 F B21 A (Canada)
Output (SAE J 245) at/rpm 107 hp/5250*) 96 hp/5250
Max. torque (SAE J 245) at rpm
117 ft.Ibs.=158
Nm /2500**)
121 ft.Ibs.=163
Nm/2500
Number of cylinders 4 4
Bore 3.62" (92 mm) 3.62" (92 mm)
Stroke 3.15" (80 mm) 3.15" (80 mm)
Displacement 2.13 liters 2.13 liters
Valves overhead overhead
Valve clearance, inlet and exhaust at normal
operating temp.
0.012-0.020" (0.30-0.50 mm) when checking
0.016-0.018" (0.40-0.45 mm) when adjusting
*) Canada version 111 hp/5250 rpm
**) Canada version 120 ft. lbs = 162 Nm/4500 rpm
Cars with catalytic converter: 114 ft. lbs = 154 Nm/2500 rpm
Cooling system
Type: Positive pressure, closed system
Thermostat begins to open at 189°F (87°C)
fully open at 207°F (97°C)
Fan belts, designation HC-38 X 925
Fuel System Fuel injection CI-system Carburetor Stromberg
pg. 87 Specifications
Ignition System
Firing order 1-3-4-2
Ignition setting, vacuum regulator disconnected, at 750 rpm
US (not Calif.) and Canada 10°+/-2° BTDC
California models 8°+/-2° BTDC
Spark plugs Volvo Part No. 273589 (or equivalent)
Spark plug gap 0.7-0.8 mm (0.028-0.032")
Tightening torque 20-30 Nm (14.5-21.7 ft. lbs.)
Distributor, direction of
rotation
Clockwise
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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