overthere Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Hello, I am considering the purchase of a Bedford TM 4X4. Would anyone have electronic copies of Service Manuals for this truck? Also, any advice on what to check when looking at the vehicle before deciding to purchase it? Thanks, Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul101Clark Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 The cabs are the standard Bedford weak point as they are made of thin steel and rust well check especially the roof, the cab floor and the top of the wings under the rubber treads. Check the front tractor joints and the swivel pins. The chassis are usually good and engines are usually reliable but access to the engine is tight. Check the gear selector Knob pipework as this is plastic and can melt giving all sorts of selection problems. Check the air system filter and governor, it can get stuck and over pressurise the system, this will push the pilot valve on the clutch servo through the valve seat and the changing gear becomes a bit of a challenge. If I think of anything else I'll post again, The TM is not that bad and is a good truck to drive however they are "Medium mobility" and like most trucks are not that good off road. Good luck finding a TM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormin Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Hello, I am considering the purchase of a Bedford TM 4X4. Would anyone have electronic copies of Service Manuals for this truck? Also, any advice on what to check when looking at the vehicle before deciding to purchase it? Thanks, Robin If your looking for one at Witham's, probably the most likely source, get them to start it up and at least move it a few feet for you. A lot that are sat there probably haven't run in a while or have bits missing. When I bought my MJ we saw about half a dozen started and running before I decided which to bid on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean101ryan Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Paul repairing said governor on arrival in Belgium on the TMs first big trip (Sorry Paul, had to be posted!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul101Clark Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Amazing what you can do with super glue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Amazing what you can do with super glue! Thanks folks, now feeling veeeeeery old. Good old BOAR in Belgium. There you go Jack, before and after. :cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flav Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 would also check with vosa regards side-impact bars & rear under run & mot etc,can be costly I am sure I have seen them forsale at abut 2,5oo range check dealers milweb hope its of help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overthere Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 Fellows, Thanks for the info and advice from your experience with the TM's. I will be sure to take that all into consideration when deciding on bidding at the auction on Friday. Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean101ryan Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I'm sure Paul will come along and confirm this but he told me that it was exempt from side bars and the like as it's 4x4. Apparantly the the heavily lugged tyres don't get on with the rollers at MOT stations either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormin Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I'm sure Paul will come along and confirm this but he told me that it was exempt from side bars and the like as it's 4x4. Try telling that one to Ivan with his MJ, he's had no end of problems getting it tested without! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul101Clark Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Pre 1983 or 84 is exempt from side bars, i'm sure someone will confirm the year, the Bedford did bounvce out of the brake test machine, quite an interesting experiance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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