Bedford TJ (1953-1986)

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

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.-Delco

Carburettor (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 mech

Carburettor (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.

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