Engine, developed for vehicles of between 24 and 30 ton gross weight, develops 180 bhp, gross, as against 150 bhp of 6LX from which it is derived; although bore and stroke of 4.75 in. and 6 in. have been retained, brake mean effective pressure has been raised to 126.5 psi and governed speed has been raised from 1700 to 1850 rpm; governed no-load speed for this engine is 1980 rpm; other improvements.


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    Title :

    Gardner 6LXB engine


    Additional title:

    Automobile Engr


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1966


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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