B230 block marking R?

RobSmith · 11-01-2008, 08:28 PM

I have read that there is a super marine block similar to an 'R' block. see...
http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=24675

I have three blocks currently..
1992 250A (which I believe is what they renamed an AQ151C after some date)
1992 B230FB
1997 B230FT

The AQ151C block and B230FB blocks are from the same year and are marked with an 'R'

The 1997 B230FT block is not.
I would say the cylinder walls are maybe slightly thicker on the blocks marked 'R'.
I am modifying an old pair of vernier calipers so I can measure this.

Can anyone confirm this 'R' means anything?

Rob

nalletill1000 · 11-02-2008, 01:51 AM

i am not imformed about these red blocks, but i would guess no. check your other block and see what letter you have there. i think it only has to do with the casting procedure.

ovlover · 11-02-2008, 03:11 AM

Not sure mate, im curious. try on google. i might have a look-sie and see what i can see

Alex Buchka · 11-02-2008, 04:28 AM

Highly unlikely that they are R-blocks. There are no external differences that differentiate a regular block from a real R-block. Take a set of calipers and measure the depth from the water pump mounting face to the #1 cylinder wall on all three blocks. I don't remember the numbers off the top of my head but the difference in dimension there between a regular and an R-block should be around 2-3mm. I'm 99% sure all your blocks will measure up exactly the same, IE they are just plain vanilla castings.

suterman · 11-02-2008, 04:38 AM

It means reject,

You can give them me if you like I'll get rid of them for you.

ovlover · 11-02-2008, 04:46 AM

Couldnt see anything on the net. But from looking at it again, i think if it was an R block, then it might be after or closer to the B230 print then what it is.

JW240 · 11-02-2008, 05:01 AM

I dont think the R blocks were made that early, but i dont have experience with them.

Nice way to store blocks, i have to make a few of those stands as well! good thinking.

amargill19? · 11-02-2008, 06:02 AM

lol wtf

what is an R block?

sounds like it was for strictly marine motors? is it like the b230 weapon-type R?

RobSmith · 11-02-2008, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amargill19

lol wtf

what is an R block?

sounds like it was for strictly marine motors? is it like the b230 weapon-type R?

I searched on the internet and there are other blocks with different letters here.
I don't know what the mean and am trying to find out

Rob

stylngle2003 · 11-02-2008, 12:57 PM

R is for racing. duh.

jk

MrBill · 11-02-2008, 01:06 PM

My late-1992 squirter block has an R cast on it also. I have no expectations that it is an r-block

shaved240 · 11-02-2008, 10:21 PM

socalseans 92 244 had an r-block that he blew up. nothing special internal wise.

Poik · 11-02-2008, 10:24 PM

Pretty sure my 1990 AQ171c says R on it. My 1992 B230FT block may also, but I'm not positive.

JohnMc · 11-02-2008, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stylngle2003

R is for racing. duh.

jk

Nah, it was a special version of the Penta motor. For pirates.

The Arrrrrrrr block.

amargill19? · 11-03-2008, 01:38 AM

i have a K block b230

ovlover · 11-03-2008, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnMc

Nah, it was a special version of the Penta motor. For pirates.

The Arrrrrrrr block.

ROFL

aibast · 11-03-2008, 05:31 AM

its a Type-R block - just let the V-tec kick in

RobSmith · 11-03-2008, 09:23 AM

Hmmm.
Were off into nonsence ramblings now.

I think I will conclude the 'R' cast into the side of the block is just a casting reference of some sort and does not mean anything else.
My two are just standard..which is ok.
Rob

Jerd · 11-03-2008, 01:57 PM

R is for it will Rain on dem hoes....

Chris_R · 11-03-2008, 02:06 PM

My 94 block has not this indicator.

11-02-2008, 04:38 AM	#5
suterman Board Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: UK	It means reject, You can give them me if you like I'll get rid of them for you. __________________ 1985 Bedford cf. B230e aw71L 1990 240 turbo. b230ft m47 chips

11-02-2008, 12:57 PM	#10
stylngle2003 Board Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Two Up, Two Down	R is for racing. duh. jk __________________ -Billy Volvoless for the first time since 1990... 2002 Toyota Avalon XLS (comfy gradma car) 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 2WD (hauls ass) 1990 Mazda Miata (track toy)

11-02-2008, 10:24 PM	#13
Poik Backwards Turbo Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Göteborg, Sweden	Pretty sure my 1990 AQ171c says R on it. My 1992 B230FT block may also, but I'm not positive. __________________ Eric Olsson's 242 Turbo \| 245 DL \| ~~744 Turbo~~

11-03-2008, 05:31 AM	#17
aibast Board Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: 59°19'28.19"N 24°33'17.95"E	its a Type-R block - just let the V-tec kick in __________________ Volvo Nilsson 740 "van" 1987 - B230K automatic to M46+OD swaped ex hearse Volvo S80 2002 - D5 automatic daily eco cruiser 44mpg average

11-01-2008, 08:28 PM	#1
RobSmith Board Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Near Cambridge England	B230 block marking R? I have read that there is a super marine block similar to an 'R' block. see... http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=24675 I have three blocks currently.. 1992 250A (which I believe is what they renamed an AQ151C after some date) 1992 B230FB 1997 B230FT The AQ151C block and B230FB blocks are from the same year and are marked with an 'R' The 1997 B230FT block is not. I would say the cylinder walls are maybe slightly thicker on the blocks marked 'R'. I am modifying an old pair of vernier calipers so I can measure this. Can anyone confirm this 'R' means anything? Rob __________________ 1981 / 245 DL / dung brown / B21A / M47 / 3.3:1 axle from auto (5th not used much) / Scrapped. 1982ish /240GLT Estate/silver/Scrapped 1994 / 940s Turbo Auto Estate / B230FT /metalic green / Scrapped 1993 / 940s Estate / B230FB / Blue / Scrapped 1992 / 940s Estate / B200? / White / Gone.probably scrapped. 1967 Amazon Estate (Sold) Current Cars... 1998 940 Celebration /B230FK /M90L2/Galaxies (Blue) 1998 940 Celebration Standard (Red) 1998 940 Celebration Standard (Purple)

11-02-2008, 01:51 AM	#2
nalletill1000 Board Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: cajun land	i am not imformed about these red blocks, but i would guess no. check your other block and see what letter you have there. i think it only has to do with the casting procedure.

11-02-2008, 03:11 AM	#3
ovlover Board Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia	Not sure mate, im curious. try on google. i might have a look-sie and see what i can see

11-02-2008, 04:28 AM	#4
Alex Buchka 8 cylinders Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Los Angeles	Highly unlikely that they are R-blocks. There are no external differences that differentiate a regular block from a real R-block. Take a set of calipers and measure the depth from the water pump mounting face to the #1 cylinder wall on all three blocks. I don't remember the numbers off the top of my head but the difference in dimension there between a regular and an R-block should be around 2-3mm. I'm 99% sure all your blocks will measure up exactly the same, IE they are just plain vanilla castings.

11-02-2008, 04:46 AM	#6
ovlover Board Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia	Couldnt see anything on the net. But from looking at it again, i think if it was an R block, then it might be after or closer to the B230 print then what it is.

11-03-2008, 01:38 AM	#15
amargill19? Barry McCockiner Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: 604	i have a K block b230

11-03-2008, 09:23 AM	#18
RobSmith Board Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Near Cambridge England	Hmmm. Were off into nonsence ramblings now. I think I will conclude the 'R' cast into the side of the block is just a casting reference of some sort and does not mean anything else. My two are just standard..which is ok. Rob

11-03-2008, 01:57 PM	#19
Jerd Board Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Vancouver WA	R is for it will Rain on dem hoes....