Internet Accuracy - misleading the led ..

[Richard Farrant]

Originally Posted by Rob Beale

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

[colin jones]

This is straight from a DUKW book I have!
D- 1942
U- Utility(Amphib)
K- Front Wheel Drive
W- Two rear driving axles

C- 1941
C- Conventional
K- Front Wheel Drive
W- Two rear driving axles

Sorry I can't take a photo of this as my camera has died.
Colin.