A.C.W.TRUCK SPARES & REPAIRS Bedford Truck Specialists |
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HOW TO IDENTIFY YOUR BEDFORD TRUCK The Vehicle Identification Number{V.I.N.} The Model No. & year can be found on the I.D Plates: The V.I.N. Plate is the small "GM" (General Motors) plate Where to find the I.D.Plate TK Cabin Model: [years 1960-1966] - "K Series" If the Cabin is original the ID Plate can be found by opening the L/H door the plate is right in front of you below the passenger seat. TK Cabin Model: [Years 1967-1981]. "E & S Series" Open up the L/H engine inspection cover; it is on the plate on the firewall behind the passenger seat. TA,TD & TJ Models: The ID plate can be found on the L/H side Firewall and also the side of the L/H seat base. All other models: Lift up Bonnet, ID Plate is on the Firewall - L/Hand side. FOOTNOTE: There is a misconception in the "TJ" Model Range that they are all"J" Series. The "J" Series finished in the early 70's and the "C" Series started in the late 60's. |
RE-POWERING &/OR RE-GEARING One of the most common question’s asked by Bedford bus & truck owners is how can I have more speed? The first thing to do is to check your ratio from that we can tell you what ratio to use for your requirements. the taller the gearing, the more road speed you will achieve but the more engine power you will need. How to check the ratio. Turn both rear wheels at the same time, one [1] revolution in the same direction and count how many turns of tailshaft. e.g. one turn of both wheels 6¾ - 7 turns of tailshaft = 6.8, just over 6 turns = 6.2 etc. SINGLE SPEED DIFF.- 16" WHEEL [Approx.1960/81] For most 16" Wheel Models the Highway ratio available for the single speed is a 4.7 - 1. This will give you 100kph at 2700r.p.m SINGLE SPEED DIFF. - 20" WHEEL [Approx.1960/81] The Highway ratio available for the single speed is a 5.2 –1. This will give you 100kph at 3000r.p.m Remembering there will be less engine power BEDFORD 2 SPEED DIFF. - 20" WHEEL [Approx.1960/81] The quickest ratio Bedford made in a 2 speed is 5.8.-1 not as quick as the single speed, but the advantage is that you've got more gears to climb hills easier. Still 100kph at 3200r.p.m. We do a conversion into most Trucks & Buses, fully reconditioned complete from drum to drum or S/Hand. This all depends on the Model of your Truck or Bus. All Based on 8.25 Tyre Size 5 SPEED O/DRIVE GEARBOX [Approx.1960/81] The third option is an O/Drive Gearbox. We have found the Bedford Turner 300 to be the best all rounder fits all the medium to bigger Bedford engines. V8 CONVERSIONS [Approx.1960/81] There are obvious performance benefits withV8 conversions and now with L.P.G. you can get Economy and Power. What is Flashlube Valve Saver?
It protects valves & valve-seats from
metal to metal contact that
causes wear.
In addition to superior valve and
valve seat protection it also cleans
and protects the complete upper
cylinder area and increases fuel
economy.It is economical to use:-
one litre will treat 1000 litres of fuel.
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What is Flashlube Diesel Conditioner?
Specially formulated to clean, lubricate
& protects Diesel fuel systems and the
upper cylinder area.
It will save you money with improved
fuel economy and helps save the
environment by reducing harmful
emissions in all diesel engines with a
combination of the latest synthetic base
oils & additives.
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Fed up with rising Petrol Prices? Why Not Convert to L.P.G.? Answers to some concerns: POWER LOSS: By using a quality conversion kit & having the engine tuned to suit there is virtually no loss of Power. As L.P.G. is fully gaseous its use with a turbo can be outstanding.EFI engines are readily convertible to L.P.G. with enhanced efficiency. SAFETY CONCERNS: Extremely strict safety standards are now in place. The L.P.G. System and the installation must be approved to adhere to these safety standards. LONGER ENGINE LIFE: Cylinder walls are never washed dry and there are no carbon deposits. JUSTIFYING THE COST OF FITTING: With Petrol costs what they are & on the rise and L.P.G. being less than half the cost per litre it would not take long to recoup the fitting costs. The more Kilometers you travel the more you save. Reduced maintenance costs less engine oil contamination. no Fuel Filter and no pumps & injectors to worry about. SAVING THE ENVIRONMENT: No lead, no sulphur, L.P.G. conserves the environment and reduces emission of pollutants. Tests performed by the EPA and European Air Quality Agencies confirm this. Depending on the vehicle, from 5 to 10 times less carbon dioxide & 2 times less hydrocarbons emitted compared to Petrol. Carbon Monoxide reduced by 80%. LPG is lead free. |
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Why Restoring your Truck is the most cost-effective way to give your business a boost much less expensive than replacing it with a new vehicle. Just do the Sums Buying a new truck gives you only a small percentage of the cost price as a tax deduction. Repairs to your old truck are Tax deductible. Once a new vehicle is driven off the showroom floor it de-values by 15% of original price, de-values 50% in 2 –3 years. Interest on borrowed money if needed to buy the new vehicle, expensive on-going spare parts costs on late model trucks: Compare the Spare Parts Prices on the new vehicles to the older vehicles. These parts are an on-going expense on your services. By restoring your old vehicle; which was made in a period that combined performance,with reliability, durability. low running costs, and incorporating the latest technology you end up with "A vehicle that is hard to beat “ |
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