Leyland 500 Series diesel engine

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf diesel engine
gptkbp:application commercial vehicles
gptkbp:commonName overheating
oil leaks
fuel system problems
gptkbp:communitySupport active forums
gptkbp:compressionRatio 16:1
gptkbp:controls mechanical governor
gptkbp:coolingSystem water-cooled
approximately 30 quarts
gptkbp:cylinderCount inline-6
gptkbp:displacement 500 cubic inches
gptkbp:drivetrain overhead valve
gptkbp:electrification varies by model
gptkbp:emissionsStandard varies by model
gptkbp:engine moderate
optional
cast iron
rubber or metal
gptkbp:engineConfiguration naturally aspirated or turbocharged
gptkbp:firstIntroduced 1965
gptkbp:fuelCapacity approximately 20 quarts
gptkbp:fuelType diesel
varies by application
mechanical injection
gptkbp:hasArea performed during production
gptkbp:historicalSignificance important_in_UK_commercial_vehicle_history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Leyland 500 Series diesel engine
gptkbp:isMarketedAs available
gptkbp:launchSite electric starter
gptkbp:legacy influenced future diesel engine designs
gptkbp:maintenance varies by application
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Leyland_Motors
gptkbp:partOf good
gptkbp:performances up to 10,000 hours
up to 2,500 RPM
gptkbp:powerOutput up to 200 hp
gptkbp:primaryUser available online
gptkbp:productionLocation gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:productionYears 1960s to 1980s
gptkbp:reliability high
gptkbp:services available
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Leyland_600_Series_diesel_engine
gptkbp:torque up to 600 lb-ft
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Leyland_trucks
agricultural machinery
construction equipment
bus applications
gptkbp:weight approximately 1,200 lbs