by Mark Rumsey
Engines. Not clear from your list, but
this is the correct sequence.
2l IOE petrol, 88" only during 1958.
2.25 petrol, 109" from launch (not 1
ton), and 88" following the 2l being discontinued. 1958-1971 CR7:1
standard, with 8:1 optional on later utility models and standard on
station wagons (home market at least).
2.6 IOE 6cyl petrol. 109" only
1966-1971. 7:1 CR standard, with 7.8:1 optional on later utility models
and standard on station wagons (home market at least).
2l diesel, 88" and 109" (except
SW) 1958-1961
2.25 diesel 88" and 109" 1961-1971
For the USA only there was also a short
lived 2.6 with an uprated head, 8.8:1CR, and about 30% more power thanm
the standard 2.6, although it did lose out in the torque stakes at low
revs.
I can't give the power figures for the
high compression petrols I'm afraid, as the figures I have don't tie up
with yours for the low comp engines!
Fuel System. Later 2.6 models used the
Stromberg 175CD carb in place of the SU HD6, still with an electric fuel
pump.
Gearbox. same comments apply as for the IIa
FC models. Also the 1ton 109" used the same low ratio transfer box
as the IIB.
Clutch. The 2l and 2.25 petrol models only
had the 9" coil spring clutch. All other engines used a 9.5"
diaphragm clutch, which was also optional on later 2.25 petrol engines.
Axles. All correct, although the 1 ton used
ENV axles.
Max speed. Your figure for the 2.6 is low. I
have such a beast in the form of a 1970 station wagon, and can get it
off the clock with ease, (I estimate about 75mph, about 120kph). I also
think the figure for the diesels is a tiny bit optimistic, and the
actual figure is probably closer to 100kph (62mph).
Of course, all these specs are for UK
vehicles, and may not be 100% correct for the SA versions.
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