Bedford TJ (1953-1986)
History
The Bedford TJ was first manufactured in 1958 and was an updated version of the TD range. The TJ was available in the United Kingdom up until 1975, after 1975 it was manufactured only for export. Production continued until 1986, after that it was manufactured by AWD into the early 1990s.
Petrol and diesel engines were available, the lightest (J0 designation) could be specified with the 2.6 litre (later 3.3) straight six petrol engine from the Vauxhall Cresta and offered saloon car levels of performance. TJs were not large sellers within the UK, however some high profile fleets did utilise them - notably the AA and British Telecom.
Holland's Pies in Lancashire used a large fleet of TJ vans well into the 1980s, notable for being kept in very clean condition, and the TJ was often called a 'Holland's pie van' around Lancashire.
An Indian company, Hindustan Motors, also produced the larger versions (J5/6) of the vehicle in that country from 1968; production was stopped after the vehicle proved unable to compete against Tata and Ashok Leyland commercial vehicles. However, in Pakistan, the J5/6 proved popular and dominated commercial vehicular traffic.The TJ was widely exported. In Australia they were distributed by General Motors-Holden's.
1965 TJ 5 Truck
Models J0 to J7
J0
J1 30cwt.
J2S 3ton.
J2L 3ton-5ton
J2LC 3ton-4.5ton
J3L 4ton.
J4L 5-ton Truck (4 x 2).,Engine Bedford petrol or Diesel.,Number of cylinders 6.,Cubic capacity 3.519 litres or 4,927 litres (petrol) 4.927 litres (Diesel).,B.H.P. 100 or 133 (petrol), 97 (Diesel).Overall length 3 ft. in. Overall,width 7 ft. 6 in.,Height (to top of cab) 6 ft.11in.Turning circle 52 ft.Wheelbase 13 ft. 11 in.Track,5 ft. in. (front),5 ft. in. (rear),Fuel tank capacity 20 gallons.
J4E 5ton.
J4A 8ton tractor.
J5S 6ton.
J5L 6ton.
J6S 7ton.
J6L 7ton.
From 1967 the Chassis codes changed with new legislation introduced in the UK
CDJ/CHJ 3ton.
CDL/CHL 4ton.
CFM/CJM 5ton.
CFN/CJN 6ton.
CFQ/CJQ 7 ton.
Description
Technical
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Technical details and specifications
Bedford J1 Easy access Van (4 x 2). 1960s
Engine Bedford petrol or fuel injection.Number of cylinders 6 (petrol), 4 (fuel injection).
Cubic capacity 3.159 litres (petrol), BHP. 100
3.285 litres Diesel (fuel injection). BHP. 64.
Overall length 18 ft. 1 in. (petrol),17 ft. 4 in. Diesel (fuel injection).
Overall width 6 ft. 8} in.Height 8 ft. 6 in
Turning circle 39 ft.Wheelbase 9 ft. 11 in
Track 5 ft. 5 in. (front), 5 ft. 3 in. (rear).
Fuel tank capacity 12 gallons.
Gross weight 3 tons 7 cwt. or 4 tons cwt.Chassis codes
1958 To June 1967
- J1 30cwt.
- J2S 3ton.
- J2L 3ton.
- J3L 4ton.
- J4L 5ton.
- J4E 5ton.
- J4A 8ton tractor.
- J5S 6ton.
- J5L 6ton.
- J6S 7ton.
- J6L 7ton.
A 3rd or 4th number indicates engine type;
- 1=300cu.in Diesel
- 2=214cu.in Gasoline
- 3=300cu.in Gasoline
- 5=330cu.in Diesel
- 7=200cu.in Diesel
- 10=220cu.in Diesel
July 1967 onwards
Chassis codes changed in July 1967 to ensure Bedford complied with new legislation introduced in the UK (Construction and Use Regulations).
- CDD/CHD 30cwt.
- CDJ/CHJ 3ton.
- CDL/CHL 4ton.
- CFM/CJM 5ton.
- CFN/CJN 6ton.
- CFQ/CJQ 7 ton.
The 2nd letter indicates engine type;
- D=214cu.in Gasoline
- F=300cu.in Gasoline
- H=220cu.in Diesel
- J=330cu.in Diesel
Engines
The engines available included:
- 214cu Gasoline
- 300cu Gasoline
- 300cu Diesel
- 330cu Diesel
- 200cu Diesel
- 220cu Diesel
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Bedford TJ Technical details and specifications
Engine 214 petrol Cubic capacity- 214.7cu.in. (3 1/2 litres)
Type - 4-stroke; overhead valves
Cooling system - Water pump radiator
Number of cylinders - 6 (direct in block)
Firing order - 1-5-3-6-2-4
Bore - 3-375in.
Stroke - 4.0in.
Compression ratio & pressure - 6.75:1; 130/1401b./sq.in.
Brake horse-power (net) - 86 at 3,400 r.p.m.
Torque (net) lb.ft. - 170 at 1,200 r.p.m.
Piston rings—number - 2 comp.; 1 oil .
Oil pressure (lb./sq.in.) - 25 to 35
Gudgeon pin diameter - 0-8125 to 0-8122in.
Crankpin diameter -010, .020, .030, .040in
Con. rod length (centres) - 6-942 to 6-932in.
Camshaft drive—type - Chain
Petrol pump - A.C.-DelcoCarburettor (Zenith) 42VN
Choke tube - 36 (3 bars)
Main jet - 135
Air correction jet - 135
Pilot jet - 65
Pilot jet air bleed - 140
Pump jet - 70
Needle valve 2.0 (l.6 washer)Carburettor (Zenith) 34VN
Choke tube - 29 (l bar)
Main jet - 115
Air correction jet - 100
Pilot jet - 65
Pilot jet air bleed - 140
Pump jet - 70
Needle valve 2-25 (2mm washer)Carburettor (Zenith) 37VNR
Choke tube - 32 (3 bar)
Main jet - 130
Air correction jet - 100
Pilot jet - 65
Pilot jet air bleed - 140
Pump jet - 70
Needle valve 2-25 (2mm washer)Engine 300 Petrol 300.7cu.in. (5 litres)
Type - 4 stroke
Cooling system - Water pump radiator
Number of cylinders - 6 (direct in block)
Firing order - 1-5-3-6-2-4
Bore - 3.875in
Stroke - 4.25in.
Compression ratio & pressure - 6.6:1 125/1351b./sq.in.
Brake horse-power (net) - 114 at 3,200 r.p.m.
Torque (net) lb.ft. - 222 at 1,200 r.p.m.
Piston rings—number - 2 comp.; 1 oil .
Oil pressure (lb./sq.in.) - 25 to 35
Gudgeon pin diameter - 1.0002 to 0.9998in.
Crankpin diameter - 1.0002 to 0.9998in.
Con. rod length (centres) - 6-942 to 6-932in.
Camshaft drive—type - Gears
Petrol pump - A.C.-Delco mechCarburettor (Zenith) 48VIN
Choke tube - 36 (no bars)
Main jet - 150
Air correction jet - 140
Pilot jet - 70
Pilot jet air bleed - 140
Pump jet - 80
Needle valve 2.5 (l.6 washer)220 Diesel 220cu.in. Engine
Type - 4-stroke, overhead valves Direct injection
Cooling system - fan and thermostat
Number of cylinders - 4 (dry liners)
Firing order - 1-3-4-2
Bore - 4.0625in.
Stroke - 4.25in.
Compression ratio & pressure - 17:1 420/4801b./sq.in.
Brake horse-power (net) - 64,8 at 2,600 r.p.m.
Torque (net) lb.ft. - 153 at 1,400 r.p.m.
Piston rings—number - 3 comp.; 2 oil
Oil pressure (lb./sq.in.) -25 to 35
Valve timing- Inlet opens, 160 48' B.T.D.C. 660 A.B.D.C. Exhaust opens, 460 48' B.B.D.C.; closes 360 A.T.D.C.© Motor car History
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