Bedford MWD Intake Manifold

[44GPW]

Guys,

 

Need some help to work out whats wrong here?

 

Went to fit a correct Wartime Solex Carb to my MW today, which is the correct type as per MW manuals (currently have a 1950's Zenith unit fitted). I was perplexed to find that the Flange on the Solex Carb was 90 degrees different to the flange on the Manifold?? I'm assuming i have the incorrect Intake Manifold fitted, but would appreciate your input/confirmation (see photos attached).

 

Many thanks

 

Richard

 

[Richard Farrant]

Hi Richard,

 

The exhaust manifold is also different. What is your engine number? It looks like a later / postwar version engine.

[No Signals]

You need an 90 degree adapter to mount it on. Guess who has got one? :-)

[44GPW]

Lightening quick replies guys.

 

Richard, its OY1151R

[Richard Farrant]

Lightening quick replies guys.

 

Richard, its OY1151R

 

 

OK Richard,

That is an OY engine, but the R denotes Rebuild and it may have been done to a later spec. The oil filter is also a postwar type. If you can find a carb adaptor, that will solve your problem.

[44GPW]

Hi Richard,

 

Thanks for that. Yes, i was aware of the later the Oil filter. There is a Vauxhall Motors rebuild plate on the engine dated 1950.

 

Looks like i may be able to get an adaptor from the PO, but longer term i assume can i change both Manifolds to get it correct (assuming i can obtain them).

 

Thanks

 

Richard

Edited February 25, 2012 by 44GPW

[rippo]

Hello Richard,

I think you will have to change the inlet manifold to fit the army carb. If you put an adaptor plate on to turn the carb it will be to high and the air filter pipe will catch the bonnet. It shouldn't be to hard to pick up a manifold, its the exhaust that are hard to get.

 

Regards john

[sparky]

hi richard I HAVE ONE SPARE BUT I LIVE IN WEST YORKSHIRE,IF YOU GET STUCK LET ME KNOW SPARKY

[44GPW]

Thanks Sparky, PM sent.

[Rangie]

Hi, I would have thought it should have the cast iron manifold with the bimetallic flap, that would change the orientation of the carb studs 90 degrees?

A 90 degree adaptor would work as well but be careful incase it insulated the carb too much, you might end up with carb icing etc as a result :-|

I have a wartime 28hp MW engine in my 49 MLD, it is fitted with the cast iron manifold and a Solex RZFAIP carb, fitted with the 0 degrees F Starter modification.

 

I'll take some pics if I remember.... :-D

 

Alec.

[44GPW]

Just to finish this thread off, here is the correct Military assembly i have obtained and restored, now ready to be installed. It seems that the Intake Manifolds and Carb's are available.....the Exhaust Manifold....now thats a different story!!

 

By armyspecial at 2012-04-11