Derated Volvo
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THE 'Volvo TD100B engine fitted to the F88 series of trucks achieves an even greater degree of operating flexibility with the introduction of a 250hp derated version complementing the existing 290bhp unit.
The derating to 250bhp requires nothing more than changing of fuel injection elements so leaving the engine immediately capable of being re-rated at the full 290bhp should requirements demand.
The change has been made as a direct response to research into the Volvo markets.
The new rating has been certified to BSAU 141 (a) 1971 at 250bhp and the engine identification will carry a suffix D, meaning derated.
Details of the new rating with existing standard ratings in brackets are: 250bhp BSAU 141 (a) 1971 at 2400rpm. (290bhp BSAU 141 (a) 1971 at 2400rprri); 6791b ft torque at 1400ipm. (7091b ft at 1400rpm) both to BSAU 141 (a).
Engines with the new rating will become available in new vehicles from mid-January 1977.