B17E Cylinder Head

Gordon Hunter · May 16th, 2003, 15:32

Hi there,

I have recently acquired along with a job lot of P1800 parts a cylinder head stamped B17 and with an E on it.
From what I can find on the internet, Volvo made a B17 A engine from '76 to '85 for the 240.
Can anyone out there confirm what head I have and to what cars it was fitted. Was it suitable for running on unleaded fuel?

Many thanks,

Gordon Hunter

davebslater(uk) · May 19th, 2003, 18:47

Its quite possibly a cylinder head for fuel injected 440/460/480 , since they have B172 engines , what does it look like , is it a x/flow design or do both intake and exhaust ports stay on the same side of the engine .

Gordon Hunter · May 24th, 2003, 20:48

Thanks for your reply Dave,

It looks identical to the b18 head which has both sets of ports on the same side, but this one has cut down valve guides. None of the B18 B20 heads i have have the B17E stamped on the top side however.

Thanks,

Gordon

May 16th, 2003, 15:32	#1
Gordon Hunter Ex 1800 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 29th, 2022 17:04 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Central Scotland	B17E Cylinder Head Hi there, I have recently acquired along with a job lot of P1800 parts a cylinder head stamped B17 and with an E on it. From what I can find on the internet, Volvo made a B17 A engine from '76 to '85 for the 240. Can anyone out there confirm what head I have and to what cars it was fitted. Was it suitable for running on unleaded fuel? Many thanks, Gordon Hunter

May 19th, 2003, 18:47	#2
davebslater(uk) redbollock guru Last Online: Jun 30th, 2016 23:54 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: lincoln	RE: B17E Cylinder Head Its quite possibly a cylinder head for fuel injected 440/460/480 , since they have B172 engines , what does it look like , is it a x/flow design or do both intake and exhaust ports stay on the same side of the engine . __________________ www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk

May 24th, 2003, 20:48	#3
Gordon Hunter Ex 1800 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 29th, 2022 17:04 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Central Scotland	RE: B17E Cylinder Head Thanks for your reply Dave, It looks identical to the b18 head which has both sets of ports on the same side, but this one has cut down valve guides. None of the B18 B20 heads i have have the B17E stamped on the top side however. Thanks, Gordon

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