transplant modern engine into bedford CF

[Christine]

There ya go Gigglepin !  Chop up the roffle win  mighty Omega !      

 

And fit a Triumph 6 banger in the Omega...

[320touring]

Actually, the answer is Cummins 6bt.

 

That'll move the fucker.

 

Bigger turbo, pump turned up, 100% WVO

 

BOSHT

[chaseracer]

Actually, the answer is Cummins 6bt.

^

 

[Felly Magic]

Finding a Cummins B series that isn't utterly gubbed is now getting an issue

[gigglepin]

There ya go Gigglepin !  Chop up the roffle win  mighty Omega !    

 

And fit a Triumph 6 banger in the Omega...

they're not having my omega...that'll be my passion wagon. soon...with it's velour interior...plus the lady didn't want an auto,,mind you she hasn't text me yet 

[omegod]

I have to say, being a fan of an auto box, that the thought of an Omega V6 and auto in a CF is very very appealing.

 

I ran a 3.0 auto omega on gas for several years, really really regret selling it , lovely engine and box combination

[Honey Badger]

2jz out of an early Lexus GS would be entertaining.

 

The CF would then have more Toyota content than the new Supra....

[sutty2006]

Yep the 2.3td used in the Mk3 Carlton was a good conversion for the Bedford, and a lot of Mk3 Carlton’s met their fate that way. Probably for the best actually.

[DodgeRover]

I'd rather suggest the Omega 2.6 or 3.2 engine as they are fly by wire, mostly, so would make for an easier transplant. The autobox is quite substantial but they are a piece of piss to convert to manual

How easy are they to get running on a cut down loom? I keep thinking one would make a good replacement for my pinto.

[Bren]

Nobody suggested a ford V4?

[MorrisItalSLX]

There is only one correct answer.

 

[NorfolkNWeigh]

Be like the Duke of Edinburgh

[500tops]

BMW engined Coachbuilt

 

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F183681472706

[andy18s]

I have to say, being a fan of an auto box, that the thought of an Omega V6 and auto in a CF is very very appealing.

I literally threw this set up away when I had my last clear out as I couldn't even give it away

3.2 with it's autobox,prop and the cut down loom to run it all....came from a running car as the plan was to drop it all in a Manta

[dozeydustman]

What about one of the later 2.4 duratorq engines from a late model LDV Pilot or Convoy with associated gearbox? A lot quieter and more refined than a shitbag banana lump.

[DodgeRover]

I literally threw this set up away when I had my last clear out as I couldn't even give it away

3.2 with it's autobox,prop and the cut down loom to run it all....came from a running car as the plan was to drop it all in a Manta

Damn if I just had a time machine....how much of the immobiliser system did you need to keep?

[DodgeRover]

There is only one correct answer.

 

Actually it might be already, the black or blue motor was available in the ambulances.

[320touring]

This popped up In the EBAY tat thread..

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1980-Bedford-CF-Advantura-BMW-engine-Unfinished-Project/183681472706?hash=item2ac444d8c2:g:hEoAAOSwlddcYgl1

[warren t claim]

[warren t claim]

Bye bye to that CF. Will undoubtedly be crushed.

[Junkman]

This popped up In the EBAY tat thread..

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1980-Bedford-CF-Advantura-BMW-engine-Unfinished-Project/183681472706?hash=item2ac444d8c2:g:hEoAAOSwlddcYgl1

 

I was going to suggest BMW, since there is such an abundance of them that they are viable modernisation candidates not requiring any funny stuff to make them RWD compliant.

[gigglepin]

some  good suggestions here , almost makes me want to buy one ..the lady hasn't text/rung me yet ..and i don.t have her number,,she'll prob spot my number in her phone , in a few days and think ..who the fuck is that?

[gigglepin]

managed to talk to the owners of the cf , yesterday , put across some of the suggestions from here..the reply i got , at first . was how much, my answer was..can't tell yo untill you decide what engine ..ect ...then i finds out they've been told it's an early prototype. test  thing for the autobox..so i suggested it might be worth more to  CF enthusiast..as is so i'm going to look at it this week and get more info  

[eddyramrod]

And photos!  Don't forget the photos!

[Steve79]

http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/201401/1981-bedford-recovery-truck-bristol