The B21 Engine: Fitting it instead of a B18/B20

This file is a concatenation of messages that have appeared on the VCOA mailing list dealing with the B18/B20 engine, slightly trimmed and HTML'ised for better readability.

From: mcduck@leland.stanford.edu (Jim McDonald)
Subject: Re: Has anyone ever tried to put a B2100F in a Volvo 122S ?

In article <31734F38.6254@cadvision.com>, rojcon@cadvision.com says... 
>A friend is giving me his old '69 Volvo 122S to fix up.  I have a 1980 
>240 GL with a rebuilt motor in it.  I'd like to put the B2100F motor into 
>the 122S if it is possible.  Has anyone ever done this successfully ? Is 
>it possible to do ?. The big problem is the old B2000 motor is mounted in 
>upright and the B2100F is mounted in on a slant.  Then there's the 
>electrics etc.
Should work O.K. The B18/20 oil pan and pump bolt on to the B21 and then it's upright. You'll have to make motor mounts, though.
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If you have more information on the subject of engine conversions on Volvo cars (esp. if there originally was a B18 or B20) please mail me at the above adress. Thanks.

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