68 6cyl questions

[scottlong]

Hi All,

I just bought a basket case 2.6 and have a few questions. Its a 109" pickup with a 'cap' of sorts. It is well made, pop riveted aluminium over angle iron frame with a tip up door on the back. The roof over the front seats is aluminium, probably original as it is formed. Sorry I don't have pics. Anyone know if this would be a rover item? There is also coil springs over the rear shocks. I'm guessing aftermarket? Is there a good source for engine bay pics? I tried searching for 6 cyl, 2.6 , etc. It doesn't work, the words are too short. Has anyone bought a frame recently in Canada that would like to share what they paid, and the supplier?

Thanks

[Cutter]

I'll put some pics up and some links in the morning....coils in the back? Sounds like we need pictures too.

[greenmeanie]

Does it look like this? Its almost a requirement for UK farmers.

[Dav1550]

Unless it has a Westlake head like what came with the NADA 109’s, an engine bay with a 2.6 looks similar to the below picture minus the air pump / air rail.

[Cutter]

Here's some more of a euro 2.6, albeit a bit less polished:
If you have the westlake head, check this postthread in the for sale section or pm someone in the NADA registry...

[yorker]

Hi All,

I just bought a basket case 2.6 and have a few questions.There is also coil springs over the rear shocks. I'm guessing aftermarket?

http://www.jcwhitney.com/heavy-duty-shocks-with-overload-springs/p2006170.jcwx?skuId=233540&TID=8014524FT4&zmam=15972153&zmas=21&zmac=161&zmap=873473

[scottlong]

Thanks for the pics, the engine looks the same but the brake booster is remote. The coilovers are likely aftermarket. I'll post some pics when I get them

thanks

[Cutter]

Iibelieve all the photos are of siii 109s whereas yours would be a sIIa, hence the booster diference. Looking forward to the pics, sounds like a unique specimen...

[scottlong]

So the 6 cyl is considered not good for much. Why? I gather that parts are hard to come by but is there reliability issues on top of that? Power difference not worth the economy loss? I'm unsure as to tossing it or digging into it to see what it will take to get it running.

[fruitpunch]

If you like adjusting valves this is the perfect engine!! Saw on in Africa that had 300000km on it, owner adjusted valves every 4k. Basicly the 6cyl came from the 2.0l 4cyl from the series I, just 2 extra cylinders added. Hence lack of oil pressure is normal. Had a euro 6cyl at 75mph once.... many moons ago

[Cutter]

It is is bit harder to come by parts for the 6, yes, but it is a decent engine. Adequate power for highway speeds. For the fuel economy, not great but in the mid teens with city driving, seems appropriate. If it is in decent shape i'd keep it.

[fruitpunch]

Yep the Swiss thought they were doing themselves a favor by almost exclusively selling the 2.6l engine. Actually rare to find a SIII without a 2.6l that is swiss except of course when the Stage1 came around.... so if you are looking for parts there are plenty over there !

[scottlong]

I took some pics today. Couple of interesting finds. MAP freewheel hubs, reinforcement on the rear axle. The cap has a few interesting details. Somebody put a fair bit of thought into it. the latch on the rear 'liftgate' has a central handle with linkage to the 2 latches. There is a step up behind the cab roof that is well blended and the radius transition from side to top is well done. I'll have to dig into it before deciding if its worth saving, the rust is pretty extensive.

[scottlong]

And the axle pic

[mongoswede]

And the axle pic

I have an axle or two with that same reinforcement welded on so I don't think that in itself is anything rare. That axle is not a salisbury either the roof looks like someone grafted a couple of pieces together...but given the infinited uses these trucks went through, maybe it was something special.

I'd say if the body is decent and the bulkhead isn't so bad then throw a new frame under her and go from there....that said, it could still be a major project.