Pablo - a unique vehicle for you

[Shannow]

Pablo,
I don't know why I was browsing the Aussie e-bay, when I've got way too many cars anyway, but came across a unique vehicle, possibly well suited to your biodiesel adventures.

It's an Aussie XA Ford Falcon (the same model as the yellow ones in Mad Max), fitted with a Perkins diesel.

Given that it's still only $1100 U.S., it might pique your interest.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2470683383&category=47364

 

[Pablo]

Interesting Ranchero!

Tell me about Perkins diesels....I'm largely ignorant of diesel engine manufacturers.

Thanks.

 

[Shannow]

Pablo,
no idea what sort of Perkins he runs here, but my guess would be that it's taken from some sort of light industrial application. There were a few such conversions into Land Rover forward control vehicles that I've seen mention of.

So it's (probably) a simple, pre-chamber, low power density, high reliability 40 year old design, stuck in a 30 year old body.

 

[Doug Hillary]

Hi,

Perkins diesels come in all shapes and sizes - well, almost!

They were/are great motors and very popular in light and some heavy trucks

Perkins is now part of Detroit Diesel ( Daimler Chrysler )

Regards