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Ignition System Volvo 240 (B20F)

A rough idle, misfires in damp weather or a sluggish cold start often begin on the ignition side. The distributor cap and rotor arm are classic wear points – cracked caps, burnt contacts and an oxidized carbon brush cause spark flashover and broken combustion, especially on a B20F that has covered many miles.

All products in category: Ignition System Volvo 240 (B20F)

Gasket Distributor B18D for Volvo 1800, Amazon, Amazon Kombi, Volvo OE 418265

Distributor gasket, B18D for Volvo PV, Duett, Amazon 1962-70, 1800 1961-69, 164, 240

PV 544, Amazon, 1800

$ 1.24
Mounting position:
Crankcase / Distributor flange
Model year:
1961–1973
Engine:
B18, B18D, B20
Type:
Gasket

OE numbers

418265
Screw UNC 1/4-20x1 1/2" (38 mm) for Volvo Amazon, Amazon Kombi, 1800, Volvo OE 955515

Screw UNC 1/4-20x1 1/2" (38 mm) for Volvo PV, Duett, Amazon 1962-70, 1800 1961-69, 164, 240

PV 444, PV 544, Amazon, 1800, 164, 240, 260

$ 0.79
Model year:
1961–1974
Engine:
B18, B20
Type:
External hexagon

OE numbers

955515
Distributor cam grease 2g

Distributor cam grease 2g

$ 0.79/set
Engine:
B4B, B14A, B16, B18, B20
Screw UNC 5/16-18x3/4" (19 mm) for Volvo Amazon, 1800

Screw UNC 5/16-18x3/4" (19 mm) for Volvo Amazon, 1800

PV 444, PV 544, Duett, Amazon, 1800, 164

$ 0.51
Position:
Left
Model year:
1957–1974
Axle:
Front axle
Thread:
5/16"-18 UNC
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OE numbers

955524
Nut UNC 1/4-20 h=5.5 mm for Volvo Amazon, Amazon Kombi, 1800, Volvo OE 955825

Nut UNC 1/4-20 h=5.5 mm for Volvo Amazon, 1800

PV 444, PV 544, Duett, Amazon, 1800, 164

$ 0.23
Model year:
1957–1974
Thread:
1/4"-20 UNC
Engine:
B16, B18, B20
System:
Stromberg

OE numbers

955825
Screw M8-1.25x16 for Volvo B4B, B16

Screw M8-1.25x16 for Volvo B4B, B16

PV 444, Duett, PV 544, Amazon, 240

$ 0.23
Model year:
1957–1962
Thread:
M8
Engine:
B16, B18, B20A, B27E, B27F

OE numbers

955294
Screw B10X13 RXS for Volvo PV, Duett, Amazon, 1800

Screw B10X13 RXS for Volvo PV, Duett, Amazon, 1800

PV 444, PV 544, Duett, Amazon, 1800, 164

$ 0.11
Model year:
1957–1982
Engine:
B16, B18, B20, B27

OE numbers

955138
Skruv krysspår RXS svart till Volvo PV444, PV544, Duett, Amazon, Amazon Kombi, 1800, Volvo OE 955137

Screw cross recess RXS black for Volvo PV444, PV544, Duett, Amazon, 1800

PV 444, Duett, PV 544, Amazon, 1800, 164

$ 0.11
Model year:
1957–1974
Axle:
Front axle
Engine:
B16, B18, B20
Colour:
Black

OE numbers

955137

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This group includes the distributor cap, rotor arm, spark plugs and ignition cable set, plus smaller parts such as O-Ring, hose, screw and ballast resistor. The parts cover the ignition system on the Volvo 240 with the B20F engine and are gathered here as a category, not as individual items.

During an overhaul, a natural approach is to replace the cap, arm, plugs and cables in one go – that way you rule out several sources of fault at once and get a clean spark again. Also check the O-Rings and sealing hoses for leakage and moisture, and inspect the ballast resistor if the cold start has been troublesome.