1987 Volvo 760
Engine (760 Turbo)
Liquid-cooled, gasoline, 4-cylinder in-line engine. Cast-iron cylinder block with cylinders bored directly
in block. Aluminum-alloy cylinder head with single overhead camshaft and separate intake and outlet
channels. Engine lubrication is provided by a gear pump driven from the crankshaft. Full-flow type oil
filter. Exhaust emission control accomplished by fuel injection, Lambda-sond
TM
system and catalytic
converter. Exhaust-gas-driven turbo-compressor with intercooler.
Type designation
Volvo B230F-Turbo
Output (SAEJ 1349)
160 hp at 5300 rpm (119 kW at 88 rps)
Max. torque (SAEJ 1349) at rpm 187 ft. lbs. (253 Nm) at 2900 rpm
Number of cylinders
4
Bore
3.78" (96 mm)
Stroke
3.15" (80 mm)
Displacement
2.32 litres
Compression ratio
8.7:1
Valve clearance cold engine
Checking Adjusting
inlet
0.014-0.018"
(0.35-0.45 mm) (0.40-0.45 mm)
exhaust
0.014-0.018"
(0.35-0.45 mm) (0.40-0.45 mm)
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
pg. 122 Specifications
760 GLE (Engine B280F)
Cooling System
Type - Positive pressure, closed system
Thermostat-begins to open at . . . .189°F(87°C)
Coolant: Volvo Coolant type C (blue-green)
Capacity: 10.6 qts(10 litres)
Fuel system
The engine is equipped with an electronic fuel injection system (type LH-Jetronic 2.2).
Ignition System
Firing order - 1-6-3-5-2-4
Ignition setting (cannot be adjusted) - 16° ± 2° B.T.D.C. (at 750 rpm)
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