6cyl series lll query

[v8kenny]

Hi All
I have the chance of getting a series lll 109 truck cab which would be a usefull addition to the fleet
It is in superb condition but has the 6 cyl engine
Does anyone have any info (or runs ) on this engine - I beleive engine parts are getting scarce and it also has a unique gearbox ?
A realistic view of fuel consumption / top speed would be usefull too along with any vices this motor could have
Thanks in advance
Kenny

[Neil Jones]

In my opinion there is no greater engine, my dad has the 2.6 - 6 cyl and its lovely, all the bad press it gets is really unjustified.  It has plenty of power, runs really quiet, has a great purr under power - WOW, just the best.  I wouldn;t swap this engine for anything in a landie, infact I want to one day put one in a SWB just because its such a nice engine.

[Lee_D]

Great engines!

Burn Valves like any other landy lump but they are available.

Sis bought two lumps for hers on Ebay for £10.51 the pair.

Gear box is the same as normal SIII's but for a longer bell housing.

Pics of sis's 109 2.6 Here..

http://www.lrproject.com/jlo/index.html

HTH

Lee D

[v8kenny]

Thanks guys
Think I'll have to have this one - really is in cracking nick - the chassis is superb and has been gloss painted !

[dave_2A_2.25Turbo]

The bulkhead (or at least the tunnel/trans cover) is different isn't it?

[Lee_D]

Yep, They are different. I seem to recall the box is a bit further back, but it's been a while since I looked TBH.

LeeD

[Rich_P]

Yes, the gearbox is mounted further back.  Basically, the engine bay comes further back into the cab than normal, so you get this buldge in the center of the bulkhead unlike the standard 4-cylinder bulkhead.

Good engines the 2.6 are, as long as they are maintained and looked after.  They won't take well to the abuse that a standard 2.25 can take, either.

[22900013A]

Everything is 4" back compared to a four pot, so props are different, but yeah its a great engine if its set up right. I am after another one myself for my one ton. Watch out for the bottom end, and make sure they are topped up with oil - cos they will burn it!

[Neil Jones]

Don't think my dads burns oil, infact I don't think it needs topping up much at all.  

Seeing the JLO movis on that site made me very excited, I havn't heard the old six pot run for a while, then when its driven off down the road there is that wonderful burble that is unique to the 2.6.  

Did you get the landy? How much did you pay? Got any pics?

[Henry Webster]

They do like their fuel though, which is why alot of them were ripped out and replaced with V8s that do similar consumption and are more powerful.

Have to admit a soft spot for the 6 - used to be a guy in Scotland racing a series 1 with one in.... 8)  
H

[v8kenny]

Not too bothered about fuel consumption - I don't do a high mileage and already have a V8 rangie so know what to expect
Will pick it up just after the new year with a fresh mot and full service
Here's a picture of it just now - will post some more when I get it home

[ian_s]

wow, that looks damn good!

[stratie]

look's great mate  :D

[22900013A]

Looks nice. They werea rather archaic engine by the time that one was made though. Watch the bottom end as the bearing shells are smaller than on a 2.25. They do seem to be one of those engines thats either dire, or runs like clockwork until the end of the world.

[v8kenny]

Thanks for all your comments - general opinion seems to be that the engines are good if they have been looked after
I haven't even seen the Landy in the flesh yet - my mate was in Kettering and found it for me - he knows his Landies and says it is a good one and I trust his judgement
I will pay particular attention to the engine when I go down to hand over the beer tokens
Will let you all know how I get on and no doubt will be busy posting questions after the new year when I get it home !
Thanks again and I hope you all have a good time over the holidays
Cheers
Kenny