Volvo 12 hp Twin two stroke outboard

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Volvo 12 hp Twin two stroke outboard

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Anyone ever come across what I am told, is a Volvo horizontallly opposed two stroke?

It has a massive muffler box at the rear, twin individual water feeds to the cylinders, single carby out front.

No photo's as it is not mine.

I was shown one today so just trying to find more info.

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Re: Volvo 12 hp Twin two stroke outboard

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Penta? (Archemedes)
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Without any mor info or pictures I agree Archimedes is a distinct possibility. they made a wide range of engines over the years, and changed hands - owned by Electrolux at one point - and latterly Volvo
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Archimedes model B22. I have a long shaft one that has a remote tank and built in fuel pump. Nice engine but to big to lug about! A lot were sold for use in Africa apparently. Lots of bronze and brass on mine. When I get around to it I am going to shorten the shaft to make it a bit more usable!
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Re: Volvo 12 hp Twin two stroke outboard

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Thanks people, that looks like the one I was looking at.

Only thing missing is the alloy spark plug protectors that were on the one I saw.
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My other one has them.
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Mine has them too, but a slightly different arrangement, an open sided sort of cap. I imagine they are vulnerable to damage.
My B22 is a great big thing, too heavy ! anybody wants they can have it!
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Re: Volvo 12 hp Twin two stroke outboard

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Oyster,
Most generous offer and I would accept apart from the freight to Australia would be crippling.

Would appreciate any pics though.

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Jeff
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