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89 Baja 250

12-09-2009 01:06 PM

Question about Volvo Penta 454

I have a Volvo Penta marine 454 engine. The guy I got it from said it was a 1994.That is all I know about it. Can someone tell from the brass # plate year and HP? 4100140606. Thanks Mike. http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...1209091300.jpg

89 Baja 250

12-09-2009 09:38 PM

Found some info. I think it is a 92 to 93 Volvo penta 740b 454 engine.

Boat Tech

12-10-2009 12:27 AM

Yes it looks like you are right, Here is what I could find with the serial# 4100140606

Technical data

Engine 740B

Production period 1992-1993

Operation 4-stroke

Cylinder configuration V-8

Bore (in.) 4.25

Stroke (in.) 4

Compression ratio 8:1

Displacement (cu. in.) 454

Power (hp) 330

Max engine speed (rpm) 4400

89 Baja 250

12-10-2009 07:07 AM

If it is a 92 or 93. Is that a generation 5 block?

spazboz

12-10-2009 07:15 AM

Is that an automotive distributor?

89 Baja 250

12-10-2009 07:52 AM

Yes. It came with engine when I got it.It works fine. But gona change to a marine type.

ezstriper

12-10-2009 08:43 AM

it should be a gen V std gm HEI dist. but they work very well if set up correctly, I run a DUI version of that and like it..very simple and reliable...Rob

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