![]() ![]() The 10 speed gearbox was replaced by a 9x3 Synchro Gearbox, with flat cab floor. The engines were replaced by the 98 series engines, 4/98 and 6/98, representing the number of cylinders, and the bore diameter of the engine. The bodywork and colour scheme was changed, and Leyland introduced its own Cab to comply with safety regulations. ![]() Initially, the skid units were carried over from the Nuffield product, including the 3.4L engine, 3.8L engine and the 10 speed Gearbox (5x1 with High/Low Range). When Leyland took over Nuffield the Nuffield name still appeared until 1969 before it was completely abolished. Production moved to Bathgate in Scotland. ![]() After the merger Leyland changed the colour from the Poppy Red of Nuffield to two tone blue which would eventually last right up to the early 1980s. ![]()
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