Engine conversions

[Richard Farrant]

Originally posted by chris vickery
Of particular interest is the adaptation of a Perkins diesel to a cmp. From what I understand, over in Europe and Australia, diesel engines are quite common especially the Perkins. Over here they're found mostly in stationary powerplants or on tractors and industrial power equipment.

Chris,
Perkins have been building diesels for trucks since the 1930's, maybe not common in Canada though. After the War, they brought out conversions for Bedford, Austin and Commer to name a few, to replace the petrol engines. The most common model for these, was the P6, six cylinder. They were often fitted to GMC CCKW in civvy use. Regarding CMP diesel conversions in the UK, the Ford was fitted with the 4D (like the Fordson Major engine) and 6D, while Chevs often had Perkins P6. The Chev would quite often end up with a Bedford 28hp or later 214 ci petrol engine and I know someone who fitted his HUP with a Bedford 220 ci four cyl diesel.

Richard