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L. Gardner and Sons ceased production of new engines in the early 1990s. The introduction of emissions regulations for road-going Gardner diesels would have required the development of significantly modified or totally new engine designs, and in the marine market there was a shift away from big, low-speed, high-torque engines such as Gardners towards adapted high-speed automotive [[turbodiesel]]s. Two spin-off firms from the original company are still in existence. Gardner Marine Diesels <ref>[http://www.gardnermarine.com Gardner Marine Diesels<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> overhauls, re-manufactures and installs a wide range of marine-spec Gardners and both they and Gardner Parts Limited<ref>[http://www. |
L. Gardner and Sons ceased production of new engines in the early 1990s. The introduction of emissions regulations for road-going Gardner diesels would have required the development of significantly modified or totally new engine designs, and in the marine market there was a shift away from big, low-speed, high-torque engines such as Gardners towards adapted high-speed automotive [[turbodiesel]]s. |
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Two spin-off firms from the original company are still in existence. Gardner Marine Diesels <ref>[http://www.gardnermarine.com Gardner Marine Diesels<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> overhauls, re-manufactures and installs a wide range of marine-spec Gardners and both they and Gardner Parts Limited |
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<ref>[http://http://www.gardnerdiesel.co.uk// Walsh Engineering]</ref> supply genuine Gardner engine parts for all types of engine worldwide. |
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Another firm, Marine Power Services.<ref>http://www.marinepowerservices.co.uk Engine restorers and parts manufacturer</ref> specialise in the restoration and marinisation of Gardners for the inland waterways and the manufacture of component castings incl LW range exhaust, intake and water manifolds. Another firm, Gardner Enthusiast Ltd, manufactures piston rings, engine valves and major engine castings, including marine manifolds for the 8LXB. Gardner Enthusiast Ltd also supply engine castings to Gardner Parts Ltd.<ref>http://www.gardner-enthusiast.com parts manufacturer</ref> |
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L. Gardner and Sons Ltd was a well-known British builder of diesel engines for stationary, marine, road and rail applications. The company was founded in Hulme Manchester England in 1868. They started building engines around 1895. The firm of L. Gardner & Sons ceased engine production in the mid 1990s.
Origin
About 1868 Lawrence Gardner set up as a sewing machine maker in Upper Duke Street, Stretford Road, Hulme, Manchester. He died in 1890, but the business was continued by his sons under the name L. Gardner & Sons Ltd.
Gas and diesel engines
From about 1895 the company was building gas engines and, in 1899 it moved into Barton Hall Engine Works, Patricroft, Manchester.
In 1903 it became a limited company, L Gardner and Sons Ltd. Norris and Henty Ltd, of London, were appointed as sales agents.
Diesel engine production began in around 1903. In 1912 a new sales subsidiary, Norris, Henty and Gardners Ltd, was formed.
During World War I (1914–1918) the company made munitions and parts for heavy guns and engines for tanks.
Automotive engines
During the 1920s there was rapid development in the design of diesel engines. In 1929 a Gardner "4L2" marine engine was fitted into a Lancia bus. This conversion was successful and prompted Gardner to introduce the "LW" series of diesel engines, designed especially for road vehicles but later modified and supplied as a marine engines with factory-fitted bilge pumps.
During World War II (1939–1945) Gardner's war work consisted mainly of building diesel engines of their own design. Their bus engines were also used as the main powerplant in the Royal Navy's X class and XE class midget submarines.
Post-war diesels
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After the war the 'LW' diesel engine continued to be built in large numbers for lorries and buses and was later supplemented by the more modern 'LX'. The larger '6L3' and '8L3' engines were used in railway locomotives, such as British Rail Class 01 and British Rail Class 04 and also in vessels of up to 120 feet such as MV Havengore, and the famous maxi yachts Condor and Condor of Bermuda, and others.
The supply of remanufactured Gardner engines and Gardner parts
L. Gardner and Sons ceased production of new engines in the early 1990s. The introduction of emissions regulations for road-going Gardner diesels would have required the development of significantly modified or totally new engine designs, and in the marine market there was a shift away from big, low-speed, high-torque engines such as Gardners towards adapted high-speed automotive turbodiesels. Two spin-off firms from the original company are still in existence. Gardner Marine Diesels [1] overhauls, re-manufactures and installs a wide range of marine-spec Gardners and both they and Gardner Parts Limited [2] supply genuine Gardner engine parts for all types of engine worldwide. Another firm, Marine Power Services.[3] specialise in the restoration and marinisation of Gardners for the inland waterways and the manufacture of component castings incl LW range exhaust, intake and water manifolds. Another firm, Gardner Enthusiast Ltd, manufactures piston rings, engine valves and major engine castings, including marine manifolds for the 8LXB. Gardner Enthusiast Ltd also supply engine castings to Gardner Parts Ltd.[4]
gardner Engines
Gardner 6LXB, 180 hp @ 1850 RPM, Natural 6-cylinder diesel, Cylinder Capacity: 10,450cc
Engines used in Buses
Gardner 6LXB, Leyland Gearbox, Leyland Titan TNLXB2RRSP,Park Royal. London Regional Transport T1-T250
Gardner 6LXB, Leyland Gearbox, Leyland Titan TNLXB2RR,Leyland. London Regional Transport T251-1125
Gardner 6LXB, Voith DIWA851, Dennis Dominator 9.4m, Duple Metsec W29, Kowloon Motor Bus DM1-DM40
Gardner 6LXB, Voith DIWA851, Dennis Jubilant, Walter Aexander, Duple Metsec, Kowloon Motor Bus N5-N364
Gardner 6LXB, Voith DIWA851, Leyland Victory-2, Walter Alexander CB, China Motor Bus LV1-LV167
Gardner 6LX, Leyland Gearbox, Guy Victory-2, BUSAF, Kowloon Motor Bus G1-G4
Gardner 6LXB, Voith DIWA851, Leyland Victory-2, Walter Alexander CB, Kowloon Motor Bus G5-G544
Gardner 6LXB, Voith DIWA851, MCW Metrobus DR102, MCW Apollo MkII, Kowloon Motor Bus M1-M20,M22,M23,M25-M29,M31-M44,M47-M57,M59,M60,M62,M65-M70,M73,M78-M88
Preservation
The Anson Engine Museum has an extensive collection of historic Gardner engines.
References
- ^ Gardner Marine Diesels
- ^ Walsh Engineering
- ^ http://www.marinepowerservices.co.uk Engine restorers and parts manufacturer
- ^ http://www.gardner-enthusiast.com parts manufacturer
Sources
- Smith, Donald H., The Modern Diesel, pp 151–154, published by Iliffe & Sons, London, 13th edition 1959
Further reading
- L. Gardner & Sons Limited: Legendary Engineering Excellence by Graham Edge (ISBN 1902356160)
External links
- Marine Power Services vintage engine restorers - Gardner Engines & parts
- Gardner Enthusiast a Roberts Hall Ltd Company - Gardner Engine Part & services
- Gardner Marine Diesels Ltd - Services and Gardner engines for marine applications and spare parts
- Gardner Diesel Engines - Ray Harrison Gardner Diesel Engines
- Specialist Mechanic Gardner Diesel Engines - Trevor Mason Gardner Engine Distribution & Maintenance