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Set of 8 trimetal connecting rod half-bearings for Volvo 2.0-2.3.
These Volvo petrol four-cylinder engines of 2.0 and 2.3 litres, with 8 valves (B 200, B 230, B 23 A) and 16 valves (B 234), are fitted notably to the 240, 740, 760, 780, 940, 960 and 340-360 (B 200 E, B 200 ET, B 200 F, B 200 FT, B 200 G, B 200 GT, B 200 K, B 23 A, B 230 A, B 230 E, B 230 ET, B 230 F, B 230 FB, B 230 FD, B 230 FK, B 230 FT, B 230 FT+, B 230 G, B 230 GT, B 230 K, B 234 F, B 234 G). ACL lists a single bearing set for these engines: same crankpin diameter, a single set covers the family.
From the factory, these engines are fitted with standard production connecting rod bearings, sized for the loads of the original engine: as soon as power, engine speed or boost pressure increase, they reach their limits.
A trimetal bearing stacks three layers: a steel back, a copper-lead intermediate layer with high load capacity and an anti-friction running surface that protects the journal. The complete set contains 8 half shells, four pairs for a four-cylinder engine.
The original bearing relies on an aluminium alloy over a steel back, intended for low to medium loads, whereas trimetal is designed for high, sustained loads: an aluminium bi-metal takes around 8,000 psi, a performance trimetal up to 12,000 psi, 50% more. Hence better resistance and better durability on turbocharged, supercharged and high-revving engines.
| ACL bearings Crankpin Ø 48.984 / 49.004 mm Housing bore Ø 51.999 / 52.014 mm Width 24.0 mm |
| Reference | Brand and treatment | Size | Wall thickness (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4B2726H-STD | ACL Race - Untreated | Standard | 1.486 |
| 4B2726HX-STD | ACL Race - Untreated | Std, increased clearance (HX) | 1.486 |
| 4B2726H-.025 | ACL Race - Untreated | +0.025 | 1.4985 |
| 4B2726H-.25 | ACL Race - Untreated | +0.25 | 1.611 |
The running clearance is the gap between the bearing and the journal where the oil film flows.
In operation, the crankshaft journal does not rub against the bearing: it rides on this oil film, which carries the load. Clearance sets the thickness of this film: too tight, oil flows poorly, temperature rises and the risk of seizure increases; too loose, oil escapes, the film loses load-carrying capacity and oil pressure drops. The right clearance is the balance between adequate lubrication and a well-maintained oil film.
| Size / grade | When to choose it | ACL Race Series |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (STD) | Standard journal, not reground | 0.052 to 0.062 mm |
| Increased clearance (HX) | Wider clearance: high oil flow, high rpm | 0.078 to 0.087 mm |
| +0.025 mm | Polished journal | 0.052 to 0.062 mm |
| +0.25 mm | Journal reground to 0.25 mm | 0.052 to 0.062 mm |
Checking on assembly: lay a calibrated strip (Plastigauge) on the journal, torque the rod cap to spec, then compare the crushed strip against the gauge to read the clearance.
The ACL rod bearings shown here are trimetal bearings, designed for engine building and racing. Compared with an original bearing, they handle far higher loads: they cope with increased power, high rpm or the addition of a turbo or supercharger, where a standard bearing quickly reaches its limit.
 | ACL Bearing Company, an Australian manufacturer of high-performance engine bearings since 1949, offers with its Race Series precise trimetal bearings, available in many sizes and proven on built engines worldwide. |
This connecting rod bearing set fits the petrol four-cylinder engines of the following Volvo models:
| Brand | Model (chassis) | Engine code | Power | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | 240 (P242, P244) 2.0 / 2.3 / 2.3 i Cat | B 200 E, B 200 F, B 200 K, B 23 A, B 230 A, B 230 E, B 230 F, B 230 K | 101–131 hp | 1980–1993 |
| VOLVO | 240 Kombi (P245) 2.0 / 2.3 / 2.3 Cat / 2.3 i Cat | B 200 E, B 200 F, B 200 K, B 23 A, B 230 A, B 230 E, B 230 F, B 230 K | 103–136 hp | 1980–1993 |
| VOLVO | 740 (744) 2.0 / 2.0 Turbo / 2.3 / 2.3 Turbo | B 200 E, B 200 ET, B 200 F, B 200 FT, B 200 G, B 200 K, B 23 A, B 230 A, B 230 E, B 230 ET, B 230 F, B 230 FB, B 230 FT, B 230 GT, B 230 K, B 234 F | 103–190 hp | 1984–1992 |
| VOLVO | 740 Kombi (745) 2.0 / 2.0 Turbo / 2.3 / 2.3 GL / 2.3 Turbo | B 200 E, B 200 ET, B 200 F, B 200 FT, B 200 G, B 200 K, B 230 A, B 230 E, B 230 ET, B 230 F, B 230 FB, B 230 FT, B 230 GT, B 230 K, B 234 F | 103–190 hp | 1984–1992 |
| VOLVO | 760 (704, 764) 2.3 / 2.3 Turbo | B 230 ET, B 230 FT, B 230 K | 114–182 hp | 1984–1992 |
| VOLVO | 760 Kombi (704, 765) 2.3 / 2.3 Turbo | B 230 ET, B 230 FT, B 230 K | 114–182 hp | 1983–1990 |
| VOLVO | 780 (782) 2.3 | B 230 FT | 165–188 hp | 1986–1990 |
| VOLVO | 940 (944) 2.0 / 2.0 Turbo / 2.3 / 2.3 Turbo | B 200 E, B 200 F, B 200 FT, B 200 G, B 230 FB, B 230 FD, B 230 FK, B 230 FT, B 230 FT+, B 230 G, B 234 F, B 234 G | 112–190 hp | 1990–1995 |
| VOLVO | 940 II (944) 2.0 / 2.0 GLT / 2.0 Turbo / 2.3 / 2.3 ti / 2.3 Turbo | B 200 FT, B 200 G, B 200 GT, B 230 FB, B 230 FD, B 230 FK, B 230 FT | 116–189 hp | 1994–1998 |
| VOLVO | 940 II Estate (945) 2.0 / 2.0 GLT / 2.0 Turbo / 2.3 / 2.3 ti / 2.3 Turbo | B 200 FT, B 200 G, B 200 GT, B 230 FB, B 230 FD, B 230 FK, B 230 FT | 116–189 hp | 1994–1998 |
| VOLVO | 940 Kombi (945) 2.0 / 2.0 Turbo / 2.3 / 2.3 Turbo | B 200 F, B 200 FT, B 200 G, B 230 FB, B 230 FD, B 230 FT, B 230 FT+, B 234 F | 112–190 hp | 1990–1995 |
| VOLVO | 340-360 (343, 345) 2.0 | B 200 E, B 200 F, B 200 K | 95–118 hp | 1980–1989 |
| VOLVO | 340-360 Saloon (344) 2.0 | B 200 E, B 200 F, B 200 K | 102–118 hp | 1984–1990 |
| VOLVO | 960 (964) 2.0 / 2.3 Turbo | B 200 F, B 230 FT | 111–165 hp | 1990–1993 |
| VOLVO | 960 Kombi (965) 2.3 Turbo | B 230 FT | 165 hp | 1990–1993 |
