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Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 24th January 2014, 09:28

Replies: 55 TK mystery part Views: 99,600 Posted By mylesdw I knew you would come up with the answer Tango... I knew you would come up with the answer Tango November! I wondered whether it was the washer bottle but that is mounted elsewhere. I might just cut that bracket out and use that area to remount the...

Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 24th January 2014, 08:00

Replies: 55 TK mystery part Views: 99,600 Posted By mylesdw TK mystery part Does anyone know what this metal bracket/shelf and thread stud are for? This is looking forward at the rear of the cab behind the driver's seat.

Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 3rd November 2013, 21:08

Replies: 20 6V71 Two stroke into TK Views: 49,545 Posted By mylesdw I had a good look at a KM tractor unit with a... I had a good look at a KM tractor unit with a 6V71 over the weekend. It is a very different beast from a TK. I didn't have a tape handy but I'm pretty certain it is a wider chassis and the V6 is...

Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 23rd October 2013, 01:54

Replies: 1 Turbo diesels Views: 9,180 Posted By mylesdw Turbo diesels Can anyone explain how traditional truck turbo diesels work; before electronics came along. I'm wondering how difficult it is to convert a non-turbo truck engine. There must be some way of regulating...

Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 19th October 2013, 00:27

Replies: 20 6V71 Two stroke into TK Views: 49,545 Posted By mylesdw I'm doing some research but I suspect it won't... I'm doing some research but I suspect it won't fit between the chassis rails.

Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 17th October 2013, 02:59

Replies: 20 6V71 Two stroke into TK Views: 49,545 Posted By mylesdw Another (cheaper) option would be the Perkins 540... Another (cheaper) option would be the Perkins 540 but I wonder whether it would be too wide. Your comments (again) would be appreciated.

Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 16th October 2013, 01:38

Replies: 20 6V71 Two stroke into TK Views: 49,545 Posted By mylesdw Again, thanks for the answer. I realised... Again, thanks for the answer. I realised afterwards that the splitter question was silly one because, as you said, it all depends on the ratios in the two speed axle compared with the single speed...

Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 15th October 2013, 23:30

Replies: 20 6V71 Two stroke into TK Views: 49,545 Posted By mylesdw Does that axle give a higher split or a lower... Does that axle give a higher split or a lower split in each gear?

Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 15th October 2013, 22:53

Replies: 20 6V71 Two stroke into TK Views: 49,545 Posted By mylesdw Thanks for your time and your detailed reply. It... Thanks for your time and your detailed reply. It was exactly the sort of thing I wanted to know and tells me that this would be WAY more of a project than I need right now. The truck will...

Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 15th October 2013, 21:36

Replies: 20 6V71 Two stroke into TK Views: 49,545 Posted By mylesdw What do you know about the two speed axle? I... What do you know about the two speed axle? I could probably lay hands on one of those without too much trouble. I guess using the matching TM axle would be problematic because the TMs are (probably)...

Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 15th October 2013, 19:52

Replies: 20 6V71 Two stroke into TK Views: 49,545 Posted By mylesdw I've heard about them running away on the sump... I've heard about them running away on the sump oil but not running backwards. Surely a flap on the inlet would be no help either in this situation because the inlet is now the exhaust?

Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 14th October 2013, 21:25

Replies: 20 6V71 Two stroke into TK Views: 49,545 Posted By mylesdw 6V71 Two stroke into TK I am restoring a Bedford TK and have the chance of a Detroit 6V71 and a nine speed. Extra power over the 466 engine would be great and I believe they used that engine in the KM series trucks. Any...

Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 7th October 2013, 03:03

Replies: 47 Commer 2 stroke Views: 105,444 Posted By mylesdw I remember going to a car show in the 80s,... I remember going to a car show in the 80s, Somerset I think and there was a guy there with a Commer 2-stroke fitted to an American pick-up truck. In the 60s and 70s there was a transport company...

Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 13th August 2013, 02:09

Replies: 12 Tk bedford door glass Views: 36,118 Posted By mylesdw And thanks from me too. I am also working on the... And thanks from me too. I am also working on the doors of mine and this will be great when it is time to put them back together.

Forum: Say Hello 26th March 2013, 23:07

Replies: 11 Hi Folks Views: 18,741 Posted By mylesdw Gosh it does look different (thanks Google maps)... Gosh it does look different (thanks Google maps) and a new bridge I see. We would have been passing that way on family holidays in the 60s and 70s.

Forum: Say Hello 26th March 2013, 20:41

Replies: 11 Hi Folks Views: 18,741 Posted By mylesdw Thanks for the kind words guys. Is it just me or... Thanks for the kind words guys. Is it just me or does every forum have a moderator called Ian :-) I've attempted to attach a link to my TK blog to my signature. I hope that's allowed, if not I'll...

Forum: Say Hello 26th March 2013, 02:37

Replies: 11 Hi Folks Views: 18,741 Posted By mylesdw Early afternoon and sunny here, thanks for the... Early afternoon and sunny here, thanks for the welcome. I've driven across Anglesey a few times en-route to Ireland - lovely part of the world.

Forum: Say Hello 26th March 2013, 01:59

Replies: 11 Hi Folks Views: 18,741 Posted By mylesdw Hi Folks I live just north of Christchurch in NZ's South Island. I've just started doing up a Bedford TK and stumbled across your useful looking forum. Cheers Myles

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