PV PV544 B18 Engine Codes - Decoding

[alanwjack]

Originally Posted by agent_strangelove

The cast iron bodied 002 distrib left the factory in the engines that were mated to the automatic transmission (BW-35). They are not real common. They are suppoosed to have a different advancement curve in them but I have never been able to tell the difference in driving an automatic with the 002 or 003 in there. If the 002 you have is in good shape (little to no slop in the main shaft) then it's most likely not worth getting an 003 to go in there.

If the parts store gives you guff about there not being a listing for an 002, the points, condenser, cap etc are the same as the more common 003. The most readily available Volvo parts place (for points and stuff like that) is IPD. www. ipdusa.com. Note I didn't say they were the cheapest by any means. Reproduction parts of all kinds of stuff can be had at www.vp-autoparts.com but the catalog can be a bit overwhelming.

I generally don't mess with rebuilding my own carbs. Lots of folks will do it but my prefered rebuilder of choice is a guy in Clovis, MN. He installs UHMW bushings instead of the bronze bushing that SU installed. He guarantees the UHMW bushings forever (to not wear out). He charges about $240 a pair for those (but it's been a few year since he rebuilt a set of me as the ones I have from him are in great shape). You will find other rebuilders that may install bearings instead of bushings but they generally want $500+ for that. The rebuilder in NM is Lii (pronouced Lee) Montgomery. He's not much into email and you are best off to call him at: 505-763-6134

You can easily post photos up here for all to see or drop me a note directly at agent_strangelove@hotmail.com

Chris

Chris, Thanks once again for the valuable information and leads. I had found IPD online but not the other one. I ordered ignition parts from Swedish Treasures because they were one of the few that even listed the 002 distributor when discussing application of points, condensor, rotors, etc. It is good to have multiple potential sources, of course.

Thanks also for the info re rebuilder of the SU carbs. Many years ago, when I owned my first PV544, I became somewhat "expert" at rebuilding them. I had two sets, and would rebuild one while the other was still on the car. I don't have that luxury now so I will contact the current expert you suggested and see what he charges these days. The complete rebuild kit itself is not cheap, as you no doubt know.

As for the photos, I have not been able to figure out how to post photos on this web site or attached to or integral to a reply or thread. Therefore I put several photos on photobucket that you and others can go to. The URL is http://photobucket.com/pv544 and hopefully it works. If not let me know. The "plumbing" from the water pump is a bit strange seeing that the outlet is on the passenger side and the heater input on the driver side. A pipe runs from the waterpump outlet around to the back of the engine block where it connects to the rubber heater hose. Another connects on the back of the block. In any event there are several pictures shown.

As you can see the engine compartment needs some detailing. I don't know if anyone sells spray cans of the Volvo engine paint (I think it is called Penta Red). Others I have seen suggest other red engine paints. Any suggestions on this?

Alan

[agent_strangelove]

That is a very nice car. I was more currious about the lower end of the radiator. It looks like that rad. has been retanked.

In terms of engine paint.... I use high temp Ford Red. If you are trying to match something, it will stick out as a darker red. But if I'm doing a whole block, it's fine. There is a thread on this right now on the brickboard: http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/index....167&show_all=1

Chris