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Posted: **27 Dec 2005 11:38 am**

Yeah, it is a per min thing... but why not "x100/min" or "x100min^-1"

"x100 rpm" does seem a tad simpler for a rev counter really, but then only those of a higher average IQ were expected to by the higher models with rev counters

Posted: **27 Dec 2005 02:52 pm**

Given your descriptions I've definitely got a new School VDO cluster

Jury is still out on the engine - I'm pretty sure it's a B19 from the 19 prefix on the engine number. Also, I have a sticker for tyre ratings under the bonnet which states B19. Couldn't find any B prefixed numbers on the plate, cylinder head or on the block (might have missed it though, too cold for crawling about underneth my car today!)

I'm probably wrong about this too though

I'll get some pics of her up soon after my highland road trip

Posted: **27 Dec 2005 03:08 pm**

If its VDO then I'm pretty sure it'll be B200. Is the cylinder head black with silver Volvo writing?

Posted: **27 Dec 2005 03:56 pm**

5lab wrote:davids two 1984 gls's were one of each - the b19 had a smiths and the b200 was a vdo..

You talking about mine? First was a b200 1985 B reg GLS and second is a b19 1984 B reg GLS.

Posted: **27 Dec 2005 04:03 pm**

Ok Ronnie, I've got an acid-test for you. Look at the cylinder head, between the two centre exhaust ports. It says something like..
Volvo
Made in Sweden
1000xxx
...cast into the head. Tell us what the xxx is, and I'll tell you which engine you have

In fact, exactly like this...

cheers

James

Posted: **27 Dec 2005 08:37 pm**

B19's have a sidedraught Stromberg carb whereas B200's have a downdraught Solex.

Posted: **27 Dec 2005 08:53 pm**

Hurrah, Captain Slow is back with us

cheers

James

Posted: **27 Dec 2005 09:00 pm**

Hmm, I hope you were'nt aiming that comment at me or the trips for you to get an emergency can of petrol will cease..........

Posted: **27 Dec 2005 10:18 pm**

Me?!

cheers

James

Posted: **28 Dec 2005 05:00 pm**

Just remembered...VDO has round leds on fuel and temp meter and Smits has rectangular ones...

Posted: **28 Dec 2005 05:59 pm**

340GLT wrote:Dont forget the easily noticable shape of the LEDs in the fuel and temp gauges!!! Round in VDO gauges Square in Smiths gauges!!!!

Yes indeed

cheers

James

Posted: **31 Dec 2005 04:39 pm**

Another thread cleaned up...

cheers

James

Posted: **05 Jan 2006 10:15 am**

petefarrell360 wrote:Gavin, I can probably put you in touch with someone with an econ gauge for sale!

Sorry Pete, I haven't been paying attention.

Erm, I've decided that an econ gauge would be too depressing, but thank you for the offer.

Cheers,

Gavin.

Posted: **05 Jan 2006 10:18 am**

Cornholio wrote:Erm, I've decided that an econ gauge would be too depressing, but thank you for the offer.cheers,Gavin.

not as depressing as that big space on your dashboard lol

Posted: **05 Jan 2006 10:37 am**