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1940s 1950s

BEDFORD ML Lorry and bus

From 1940 to 1953

BEDFORD ML Lorry and bus From 1940 to 1953

Bedford ML lorry from 1949

Originally introduced in 1940, the Bedford ML model was built as a 2/3 ton lorry chassis of normal control layout. Few had been built when production was suspended due to World War Il and it was not untill 1945 when this model reappeared.

Having a wheelbase of ll ft it is powered by a Bedford 6-cylinder overhead valve petrol engine, rated at 27.34hp. Transmission is through a single dry plate clutch and 4-speed gearbox, with spur gears, to a fully floating rear axle.The brakes are of the vacuum servo assisted hydraulic type, operating on all four wheels.

ML - long (12 Ft) wheelbase
  • MLZ : chassis only
  • MLC : chassis and cab
  • MLD : dropside lorry

The ML was offered as a chassis and cab, or just as a chassis, and was classified MLC with cab or MLZ as chassis only. Although built to carry lorry bodywork, a small number was modified slightly to allow passenger carrying coachwork to be fitted. The ML series remained in production until 1953.

Bedford MLC Bus from 1952

Bedford MLC Bus from 1952

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Bedford ML (1940-1953)

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Technical

Technical

  • Bedford ML  Technical details and specifications (1940-1953)

    CLUTCH
    Type - Single Dry Plate
    Linings - Friction type

    BRAKES
    Type - Lockheed Hyd. Servo assisted
    Linings - Roybestos CP2


    TOE-IN - 1/8" to 3/16"
    CAMBER ANGLE - 1/2° to 1°
    CASTOR ANGLE - 1° 40'
    KINGPIN ANGLE - 9° 15'

    Petrol Engine 3,519 c.c.

    BORE/STROKE (mm) -85-72 x 101-6 mm.
    CAPACITY (cm') -3,519 c.c.
    FIRING ORDER - 1-5-3-6-2-4
    OIL PRESSURE (lb/in2—Hot) - 25—35 lb./sq. in.

     

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Service

  • Bedford ML  Service Guide (1940-1953)

    Petrol Engine 3,519 c.c.

    CARBURETTER -Zenith 30 V.I.G.-3
    SETTING (mm)
    Choke -27
    Main jet -102
    Compensating - 90
    Pump - 80
    Slow Running - 55

    TAPPET CLEARANCE
    Inlet - 0-006"
    Exhaust - 0-013"

    VALVE-TIMING
    Valve Timming indication -Timing chain and gears
    Valve Timming Inlet opens - 9° B.T.D.C.

    BREAKER GAP -0-010"-0-012"
    SPARK PLUGS GAP - 0-037"-0-040"

    IGNITION-TIMING
    Indication - Flywheel
    Timing (STATIC) - 5° B.T.D.C.

     

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