bedford tl problem
 

Hi all, i'm new to the forum and was hoping for a little help. my old bedford horsebox is smoking heavily from start up, the smoke clears after about 5-10 mins. i'm assuming the valve stem seals need replacing, thats fine. The problem is i can not find any info on the engine. Could somebody tell me where i would find the torque settings and sequence for the head bolts and the clearances for the vales? it is a 1983 bedford tl860 and it is a turbo diesel. also could somebody tell me where abouts on the engine i would find the engine number? thanks for any help :)

Tez! A very warm welcome from the sunny Isle of Anglesey!

As regards Bedfords, I think you have most definitely come to the right place to ask your question!

Cue G-CPTN our Bedford expert!:)

Thanks!
yes hopefully somebody can help me out, it would be nice to go to a horse show and not half kill all the horses with the fumes haha :D

Is your engine 4 cylinder (220 cu in) or 6 cylinder (330 cu in)?

The two engines use most of the same internals eg pistons, valves, rods, rockers etc. The bits that are different are the 'longitudinal' bits eg, crank, camshaft etc, and obviously the castings.

There should be plenty of mechanics with experience of Bedford engines (even though they are no longer in production) and plenty of parts available to fit if necessary.
Search the internet using 'Bedford 220/330 turbo' and contact your local breakers yards such as:-
Mirfield Auto Spares
Lowlands Road, Off Station Road,
West Yorkshire
WF14 8LX
Telephone:
01924-495085

My experience was not with engines, so I cannot personally help you, I'm afraid.

Manual supplement available here:- http://www.greenmachinesurplus.com/b...itre-641-p.asp

Engine available here:- http://www.alibaba.com/product-free/...20_Engine.html

See also:- http://www.gobookee.net/search.php?q...+diesel+engine

It might just be a Perkins Phaser engine:-
http://www.gobookee.net/4cly-turbo-p...diesel-engine/

thanks for your help.
my engine is the 6 cylinder version. i will have another search around and see what i can find :)