Thread: NEV'S 32 LITRE V12 ENGINE

What does he plan to use it for? Or is it just as a curiosity?

Well it did say Defender on a name plate......
Cheers Hall

Originally Posted by flagg

What does he plan to use it for? Or is it just as a curiosity?

One suggestion is to low mount it behind the cab of a small forward control truck. 3-4 tonner.

Originally Posted by Brian Hjelm

One suggestion is to low mount it behind the cab of a small forward control truck. 3-4 tonner.

6x6 acco

Originally Posted by flagg

6x6 acco

Actually, something like a Toyota Dyna, Isuzu NPR, or even a Bedford KCC if one could still be found.

The engine cover could be made to look like a large case or package.

It could only be a show vehicle as the Street Rod Federation Qld. branch has a self imposed limit of 500 cubic inches. 1950 is a tad in excess of that.

Other WW2 Vessels that used these motors were the RAAF Air and sea Rescue 63ft Patrol boats 1944-1985

Brian, saw these sold a year or two ago. Running motor made about $5600. Not sure on the one for spares. Hate to have to set up crank clearance.

Originally Posted by gazk

Those engines were used on RAN Fairmile class patrol boats (among others) during WWII. .......

When I was in High School one of the other boy's family had one of these. About the only thing I remember about it was that they had it shipped from Melbourne to Sydney by road to save fuel......

John