“L/L 350 / 370 Bedford” refers to a series or classification of Bedford commercial truck models historically used in parts catalogs and workshops to identify vehicles with 350 and 370 cubic-inch engine options (i.e., ~3.5 L and ~3.7 L engine sizes). These designations help parts suppliers match components (like shafts, yokes, bushes, etc.) to the correct Bedford truck application.
📌 About Bedford Trucks
Bedford was a British commercial vehicle manufacturer known for robust medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks used widely throughout the UK, Europe, Asia, and Africa during the 20th century.
Popular Bedford models included truck families like the TJ, TK, RL, and TL (each with various payload capacities and engine options).
📍 Meaning of 350 / 370 in Bedford Context
The numbers “350” and “370” typically refer to engine displacements in Bedford truck parlance — i.e., ~3.5 L and ~3.7 L diesel engines fitted in Bedford trucks such as the TJ/TK series.
These engine sizes were common in commercial vehicles of that era and used to identify compatible mechanical assemblies.
📌 Why These Codes Matter in Spare Parts
In commercial truck parts listings, codes like L/L 350 / 370 Bedford are used to:
Specify fitment — ensuring a part fits trucks equipped with the corresponding engine/chassis configuration.
Match dimensions — such as spline count, shaft length, diameter, etc. for stub shafts, yokes, bushings, or other transmission and driveline parts.
Cross-reference parts — between Bedford variants and sometimes other compatible vehicles where similar drivetrain designs exist.