MLU FORUM  

Go Back   MLU FORUM > MILITARY VEHICLES > The Carrier Forum
Reload this Page Fuel tank switch over?
FAQ Calendar Mark Forums Read

Notices

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 21-07-20, 19:32
carrierbarry carrierbarry is offline
Barry
  
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Watford, London
Posts: 216
Default Fuel tank switch over?
I,m being a bit thick . Can anybody tell me the thread size on the fuel tank switch over.? .thought it was 1/2 unf. But mikes up a bit to big.
Attached Images
 
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 21-07-20, 20:05
RichardT10829's Avatar
RichardT10829 RichardT10829 is offline
Richard Harrison
  
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Cullercoats Newcastle Upon Tyne United Kingdom
Posts: 3,069
Default
BSP matey...

I put O rings in that assembly when I rebuilt mine, for better for worse !
__________________
is mos redintegro

__5th Div___46th Div__
1942 Ford Universal Carrier No.3 MkI*
Lower Hull No. 10131
War Department CT54508 (SOLD)
1944 Ford Universal Carrier MkII* (under restoration).
1944 Morris C8 radio body (under restoration).
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 21-07-20, 20:06
Ron Pier's Avatar
Ron Pier Ron Pier is offline
Registered User
  
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Poole. UK
Posts: 1,274
Default
Mine are 1/4 BSP. .518"

Ron
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 21-07-20, 22:42
Michael R. Michael R. is offline
Registered User
  
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Canada
Posts: 1,171
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by carrierbarry View Post
I,m being a bit thick . Can anybody tell me the thread size on the fuel tank switch over.? .thought it was 1/2 unf. But mikes up a bit to big.
see....

http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...0&postcount=75

http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...7&postcount=85

and YES! Your spring is missing, although the tab is present.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 03-08-20, 15:45
carrierbarry carrierbarry is offline
Barry
  
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Watford, London
Posts: 216
Default Fuel assemblies
Thanks guys.
I have the spring just need to work out where it goes.
Barry
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 03-08-20, 16:00
Michael R. Michael R. is offline
Registered User
  
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Canada
Posts: 1,171
Default
Name: 0130220D-355A-4674-B71E-8C07A05E4E34.jpeg Views: 119 Size: 14.4 KB
Quote:
Originally Posted by carrierbarry View Post
Thanks guys.
I have the spring just need to work out where it goes.
Barry
The pin used to connect the change over arm to the bar is normally retained with a cotter pin (split pin ?). Insert the pin from rear to front. The long hook of the spring acts as the cotter pin. The opposite end through the hole in the stand off...
Last edited by Michael R.; 03-08-20 at 21:42.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 10-08-20, 18:57
carrierbarry carrierbarry is offline
Barry
  
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Watford, London
Posts: 216
Default Thanks
Thank you Michael

You guys on this forum are amazing.
Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »
Thread Tools
Display Modes
Linear Mode Linear Mode

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Wanted: M135 FUEL TANKS, In Tank Fuel Pump Hanger and related parts Seatyger For Sale Or Wanted 4 28-05-12 03:43
Blitz fuel tank switch sucks air zemsi The Softskin Forum 11 29-04-12 11:06
MK2 fuel changeover switch Ron Pier The Carrier Forum 2 27-10-11 20:08
#12 cab fuel sender switch lever wanted Darren Abbott The Softskin Forum 4 11-01-07 00:06
#12 cab fuel tank switch Darren Abbott The Softskin Forum 0 09-01-07 08:32


All times are GMT +2. The time now is 17:57.

Contact Us - Maple Leaf Up - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright © Maple Leaf Up, 2003-2016