Whats the Difference between Volvo TAMD41 A and B??????

[carvebear]

Cant seem to and any info, checked volvo website, the build years seem to overlap as well? Any answers?

 

[neale]

41B info

Technical data
Engine TAMD41B
Production period 1989-1993
Operation 4-stroke
Cylinder configuration 6
Bore (mm) 92
Stroke (mm) 90
Compression ratio 17.5:1
Displacement (litres) 3.59
Power (hp) 145-200
Max engine speed (rpm) 2500-3800


41a info

Technical data
Engine TAMD41A
Production period 1986-1989
Operation 4-stroke
Cylinder configuration 6
Bore (mm) 92
Stroke (mm) 90
Compression ratio 16:1
Displacement (litres) 3.59
Power (hp) 200
Max engine speed (rpm) 3800


So the A became the B in 89 and the B was available in a range of outputs up to 200 wheras the A was only available as a 200. Also sdifferent compression ratio.

 

[ChrisKaye]

A's will smoke like buggery !

 

[rr_123]

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A's will smoke like buggery !

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Guess that makes mine an A /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

 

[DoubleVision]

I think the A`s had a different cylinder head with pre heaters hence the lower compression ratio and I gather is the reason as Chris says they smoke like buggery on start up from cold. The B`s were much better behaved in that department but layed all manner of soot and [--word removed--] when coming up on the plane. Problem only sorted when the kad 42`s came out--but then many more problems /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[Andrew_Fanner]

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A's will smoke like buggery !

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Guess that makes mine an A /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

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