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Old 12-08-15, 19:24
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Originally Posted by Rob Beale View Post
The Bedford Flat 12 in the Churchill that was supposedly developed from two six cylinder truck motors! Something like 2 x 85bhp = 340 bhp!

It has been repeated in so many books and articles.

(Pics of motor at Bovington)

Rob
Hi Rob,
Yes that myth has been repeated a few times. Bedford never made any side valve lorry engines
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