Hi all.
I have a leyland worldmaster which started out as a 1956 bus (VIN: 561739) and was re-bodied in 1982. I was wondering if anyone knows what mechanical stuff would have been done at the same time as the body? I know it has modern(ish) air brakes and power steering ram but I would like to know everything that would have been upgraded or refurbished at the time.
Also I need to find a workshop manual for the 680 engine.
Any mechanical info or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Lee
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Re: leyland wordmaster
Baxters Bus Lines - Girraween
Fleet Number 51
Registration m/o 7200
Chassis Type Leyland Worldmaster ERT1/1
Chassis No 561739
Body Manufacturer Custom Coaches
Body No 82-332
Body Date 25/11/82
Status Withdrawn
Seating Codes RB55D
Notes ex Delwood Coaches, Villawood m/o 7200 4/92; Rebody ex UTA 1754.
Sold to Kalamunda Bus Service, WA - later noted with an unknown charter operator as TC 4133 11/08.
Fleet Number 51
Registration m/o 7200
Chassis Type Leyland Worldmaster ERT1/1
Chassis No 561739
Body Manufacturer Custom Coaches
Body No 82-332
Body Date 25/11/82
Status Withdrawn
Seating Codes RB55D
Notes ex Delwood Coaches, Villawood m/o 7200 4/92; Rebody ex UTA 1754.
Sold to Kalamunda Bus Service, WA - later noted with an unknown charter operator as TC 4133 11/08.
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Re: leyland wordmaster
There were no "standards" for upgrading chassis in those days, each operator made their own choices to suit their needs.
Most likely the diff has been changed for a higher ratio, possibly even the whole rear end changed.
Contact member "Guy Arab", he has a lot of old manuals available on CDs. Otherwise keep looking on eBay for your manual, they do come up fairly often in the UK
Most likely the diff has been changed for a higher ratio, possibly even the whole rear end changed.
Contact member "Guy Arab", he has a lot of old manuals available on CDs. Otherwise keep looking on eBay for your manual, they do come up fairly often in the UK
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Re: leyland wordmaster
Thats great thanks for all the info.
I contacted someone on ebay who was selling a manual so hopefully its the one I need
checked the diff and it is a high ratio so should be alright on the open road (after I get the cracks welded up)
I contacted someone on ebay who was selling a manual so hopefully its the one I need
checked the diff and it is a high ratio so should be alright on the open road (after I get the cracks welded up)