Buried Mk 1 Bren carrier restoration

[Douglas Greville]

Originally Posted by Lynn Eades

Just to add to Jordans comments;The fan extention fully carrys the fan. The extention has two bearings and its own axle like shaft. It is driven by dogs, and a fibre coupling much like an old injector pump.The pulley is part of the fan extention assembly, and therefore the generator bearings carry no side loading, other than the weight of the armature.
There are not many English or Canadian carriers in Australia,and Aust. carriers use a different set up.

Lynn

Thanks for that, I have not had anything to do with British or Canadian carriers, so have not seen one of these.

Regards
Doug

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Douglas Greville

Lynn

Thanks for that, I have not had anything to do with British or Canadian carriers, so have not seen one of these.

Regards
Doug

Yes..I see it all clearly now..
The original one shows the bearing housing with what appears to be an oil cup for an oil bath style pillow block and bearing assembly..Lynns shows a grease fitting is in the same location to grease said bearings ..either is possible..
Good photos go a long way to identify..Thanks Jordan..Lynn and Doug..Interesting arrangement..
Easy to service..