Commer Walk-Thru Van
| Commer Walk-Thru Van | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Rootes Group |
| Production | 1961 to 1970 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | Panel van,cab |
| Powertrain | |
| Engines | four-cylinder.six-cylinder |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 17 ft. 3 in. |
| Width | 6 ft. 9 in. |
The Commer Walk-Thru Delivery Van was a light commercial vehicle produced by Commer in the UK during the 1960s.
History
First introduced in 1961 with designations ranging from 1 1⁄2-ton, 2-ton and 3-ton.
The Walk-Thru came fitted with sliding front doors hence the name, this was offered in the popular van model used for deliveries such as multi drop for newspapers and laundry services, and also a bare bone cab-chassis variant for custom truck fabrication for business needs.
The overall length 17 ft. 3 in. (17 ft. 8 in. with 6-cylinder petrol engine or Perkins 4.203). Fuel tank capacity at 10 gallons.
With a choice of 4- or 6-cylinders diesel or petrol engines. Roots Petrol or diesel fuel injection, Perkins 4.203 fuel injection optional at first. Engine sizes, Cubic capacity 2.266 or 2.965 litres (petrol), 2.26 litres (Rootes fuel injection), 3.33 litres (Perkins 4.203). the power as B.H.P. 56 and 85 (petrol), 56 (Rootes fuel injection), 63 (Perkins 4.203).
This van was also built around the world in places like Europe and as far as New Zealand.
Description
Technical
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Commer Walk-Thru Technical details and specifications (1961-1970)
Commer Walk-Thru 1.5 ton
- Overall length 17 ft. 3 in. (17 ft. 8 in. with 6-cylinder petrol engine or Perkins 4.203).
- Overall width 6 ft. 9 in.
- Height 8 ft. 4 in.
- Turning circle 44 ft.
- Wheel-base 10 ft. 3 in.
- Track 5 ft. in. (front), 4 ft. 10b in. or 4 ft. 11 in. (rear).
- Fuel tank capacity 10 gallons.
- Gross weight 76 cwt.
ENGINE:Petrol 2,267c.c.
Type 4-Cylinder Petrol 4-stroke, o.h.v.
Cooling system - water pump, radiator,fan
Number of cylinders - 4 (direct in block)
Firing order - 1-3-4-2
Bore - 3.1869 to 3.1873in.
Stroke - 4.33in.
Cubic capacity - 2,267c.c.
Compression ratio - 6.25:1
Brake horse-power (DIN) - 52.5 at 3,400 r.p.m.
Torque (DIN) - 104 at 1,600 r.p.m.ENGINE: 6-Cylinder Petrol 2,965c.c.
Type 4-stroke, o.h.v.
Cooling system - water pump, radiator,fan
Number of cylinders - 6 (direct in block)
Firing order - 1-5-3-6-2-4
Bore - . 3.4371 to 3.4375in.
Stroke - 3.25in
Cubic capacity - 2,965c.c.
Compression ratio - 6-5:1
Brake horse-power (DIN) - 79 at 3,800 r.p.m.
Torque (DIN) -147.6 at 1,400 r.p.m.ENGINE:Light Diesel OE.138 2260cc.
Type 4-stroke, o.h.v.
Cooling system - water pump, radiator,fan
Number of cylinders - 4 (plain or chrome liners)
Firing order - 1-3-4-2
Bore - 3.312in.
Stroke - 4in.
Cubic capacity - 2.260c.c.
Compression ratio - 21.5:1 (525/5451b./sq.in.)
Brake horse-power (DIN) - 54 at 3,000 r.p.m.
Torque (DIN) - 105 at 1,750 r.p.m.ENGINE: Perkins 4/203 Diesel 3330cc.
Type 4-stroke, o.h.v.
Cooling system - water pump, radiator,fan
Number of cylinders - 4 (dry liners, chromed)
Firing order - 1-3-4-2
Bore - 3.6in.
Stroke - 5in.
Cubic capacity - 3330c.c.
Compression ratio - 17-4:1
Brake horse-power (DIN) - 142 at 1,300 r.p.m.
Torque (DIN) -142 at 1,300 r.p.m.-Commer Walk-Thru Van Advanced Maintenance is available for registered users-
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Commer Walk-Thru Van Maintenance (1961-1970)
ENGINE:Petrol 2,267c.c.
Oil pressure - 45 to 50 1b.s./in. (hot)
Valve timing
Inlet opens 15° B.T.D.C.
closes 49° A.B.D.C.
Exhaust 53° B.B.D.C.
closes 11° A.T.D.C.-Commer Walk-Thru Van Advanced Maintenance is available for registered users-
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