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27-01-10, 11:21
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Ron
As Tony has eluded Your carrier is a MkII* ( the "*" designating Canadian production. I'd guess Tony's example was focussed on the "*"
The other part of the designation is the "No." As in "Carrier universal No.1 Mk2*" The No. part relates to the engine fitted to it, Basically there were 3 horse power variants. 60 h.p.= No.1. 85 h.p.= No.2. and 95h.p. =No3 the engines in the Candian universals ( according to Nigel Watson's book) are all No.3. (Engine part no. CO1UC-6097 ANH) (14mm spark plugs) So your carrier would be a " Carrier universal No.3 MkII* Does that help?
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Bluebell Carrier Armoured O.P. No1 Mk3 W. T84991 Carrier Bren No2.Mk.I. NewZealand Railways. NZR.6. Dodge WC55. 37mm Gun Motor Carriage M6 Jeep Mb #135668 So many questions.... 
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27-01-10, 13:43
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OK thanks Lynn. So a No3 MK2* it's great how it all comes together once explained. I have both volumes of Nigel's book. I'll have to devote more time to reading and less time in the shed. I restored my carrier with the engine that came with it. I'll need to peek in the engine bay and take some notes. What should I look at and where are numbers to find? Ron
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27-01-10, 21:30
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Here's the info on the Mk1, Mk2, and Windsor from Gregg's Military Vehicle Profiles. It should answer most questions.
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1940 Cab 11 C8 Wireless with 1A2 box & 11 set 1940 Cab 11 C8 cab and chassis 1940 Cab 11 C15 with 2A1 & Motley mount & Lewis gun 1940 Cab 11 F15A w/ Chev rear ends 1941 Cab 12 F15A 1942-44 Cab 13 F15A x 5 1942 cab 13 F15A with 2B1 box 1943 cab 13 F15A with 2H1 box 1943 Cab 13 C8A HUP 1944 Cab 13 C15A with 2C1 box 1943 Cletrac M2 High Speed Tractor MkII Bren gun carrier chassis x 2
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28-01-10, 18:14
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Ron
The engine of course may not original to the carrier as they did not last very long in service. Confirmation of the engine number will I assume aid in confirming the date of manufacture. Yours must be a fairly early Mk2 from memory having the hole in the side of armour to take the early pattern of flame thrower. From memory I think the front remaining part of your armour is original. You should be able to look up in the Chilwell listing for the contract number.
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