Diesel engine; Gardner 6LXB diesel engine sectioned to reveal inner mechanism, circa 1970
Main details
Reference number | 1988/56 |
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Description | The Gardner 6LXB diesel engine was rear-mounted on DMS-type buses. Rated at 170bhp, they were more powerful than any previous London bus engine. The 10.4 litre engine developed 170bhp at 1850rpm. |
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Dates | circa 1970 |
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Completeness | 100% |
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Physical description
Dimensions Attribute Value Height 1765mmWidth 1650mmDepth 1240mmDesign Attribute Value Material MetalPerspex -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Manufacturer Gardner, circa 1970 -
Associated companies, people and places
Company Attribute Value Company LBL,BEL,Frontsource,Places Place Chiswick Works,