Bedford

[Mozzarella]

Hi have recently bought a Bedford tk it as a petrol 6 cylinder engine could anyone tell me what time of engine is it its a 1971 thanks

 

[Cobbler]

Hi there Mozzarella, welcome to the forum. I used to drive a ‘68 petrol TK when the regular driver was away. From what I recall, it did about 9 to the gallon. What are you doing with it, a restoration or what? Keep us informed.

 

[Mikes]

Most likely the Bedford 300 petrol engine.They also made a 300 diesel engine and a 330 diesel engine.

 

[8ob]

Hi have recently bought a Bedford tk it as a petrol 6 cylinder engine could anyone tell me what time of engine is it its a 1971 thanks

I used to have an early 70`s petrol tk, I thought it had a 3.3ltr Cresta engine but was told it was actually a version of GM`s petrol sixes. Strange thing was it had the Opal logo cast into the thermostat housing so god only knows what it really was

Bob

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

version of GM`s petrol sixes. Strange thing was it had the Opal logo

GM owned opal didn't they

 

[Cobbler]

My ‘78 TK is a 4 pot diesel. Gutless, but more fuel efficient than nine to the gallon!

Drove one of those as well, had a ‘71 or ‘72 one when on BT, used to rattle your fillings on tickover. It was nicer than the alternative, a BMC FG though!

 

[johnik]

many moons ago the co i wont mention bought a job lot of Bedford J3,s, 3.3 petrol, 10 mpg with a 10 gallon tank so if you went any distance you took some jerries in the cab , luckily they all blew up / caught light /crashed and were replaced with Ford A series
i had a 220 diesel in a 109 landrover, that was fun to drive

 

[minimutly]

My memories of the staight 6 Bedford was constant backfiring into the carb due to underfuelling because the carb was so far from cylinders 1 and 6...

 

[stevethegrease]

There is an early or late 300 Petrol. The early engine is a Chevrolet design used in Europe under licence by Opel and Bedford, and Holden 'Down under'. The early type is known as a 'stovebolt 6' ( about which there is loads online) built from 1929-55. The later type petrol engine was introduced in the UK in 1957 and is derived from the diesel engine according to this article https://archive.commercialmotor.com/article/15th-february-1957/52/sweepim-hanges-in-bedfords
I had an ex AFS RL for ten years or so , you might find a few videos on YT. I would agree with previous post about backfiring- the Green Goddess engines were upjetted ( so even less mpg) to counteract this and also running at full load stationary for pumping, my RL would often foul plugs. I did love it though.

 

[gt6s]

There is an early or late 300 Petrol. The early engine is a Chevrolet design used in Europe under licence by Opel and Bedford, and Holden 'Down under'. The early type is known as a 'stovebolt 6' ( about which there is loads online) built from 1929-55. The later type petrol engine was introduced in the UK in 1957 and is derived from the diesel engine according to this article https://archive.commercialmotor.com/article/15th-february-1957/52/sweepim-hanges-in-bedfords
I had an ex AFS RL for ten years or so , you might find a few videos on YT. I would agree with previous post about backfiring- the Green Goddess engines were upjetted ( so even less mpg) to counteract this and also running at full load stationary for pumping, my RL would often foul plugs. I did love it though. View attachment 336179

I enquired about one of these years back for conversion to a recovery truck. Ex military 4WD Huge winch & generator fitted a tipper too. Ideal for the project. It was located at a rubish tip but owner was asking far too much. Ended up burnt out and buried on the tip. Serves owner right for being too greedy. Got NOTHING for it.

 

[Blobber]

The TKs had either a 214 or 300 cu in 6 cyl petrol engine plus numerous diesels none of which were used in the cars, the little JO truck used the 2600/3300cc 6 cylinder petrol which was used in the cars eg Cresta/Ventora

 

[slim_boy_fat]

Welcome to the forum, @Mozzarella

Stick up a pic of the engine and it should be easy to identify it

 

[steve t]

many moons ago the co i wont mention bought a job lot of Bedford J3,s, 3.3 petrol, 10 mpg with a 10 gallon tank so if you went any distance you took some jerries in the cab , luckily they all blew up / caught light /crashed and were replaced with Ford A series
i had a 220 diesel in a 109 landrover, that was fun to drive

Surprised the a series didn't catch fire when trying to start in the cold with a burning rag on a stick

 

[frank horton]

sounds an ideal conversion to a 6 cyl Cummins......Dodge auto box.....?
just gotta get some power steering.....
seem to remember they had a powe st ram on the drag link....not quite sure.....similar to a Massey tractor convsion....
Plenty of new panels for that....

 

[Matchless]

Hi have recently bought a Bedford tk it as a petrol 6 cylinder engine could anyone tell me what time of engine is it its a 1971 thanks

Thirsty.

 

[johnik]

Surprised the a series didn't catch fire when trying to start in the cold with a burning rag on a stick

they didnt like cold weather but not as much as the dodge 50,s

 

[pedrobedro]

GM owned opal didn't they

No GM owned Opel

 

[Bornfree]

many moons ago the co i wont mention bought a job lot of Bedford J3,s, 3.3 petrol, 10 mpg with a 10 gallon tank so if you went any distance you took some jerries in the cab , luckily they all blew up / caught light /crashed and were replaced with Ford A series
i had a 220 diesel in a 109 landrover, that was fun to drive

I've got a 220 engine in the workshop at the moment it's on a 31kva generator

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

No GM owned Opel

I used to have an early 70`s petrol tk, I thought it had a 3.3ltr Cresta engine but was told it was actually a version of GM`s petrol sixes. Strange thing was it had the Opal logo cast into the thermostat housing so god only knows what it really was

Bob

I just wrote it as it was written Boss.

Ive not seen an Opel for years and even then it was only the odd manta.

I'm only a youngster

 

[addjunkie]

I just wrote it as it was written Boss.

Ive not seen an Opel for years and even then it was only the odd manta.

I'm only a youngster

They were a fine machine, not many left as they rotted faster than most. The mid 70s ones are a really nice looking motor