fuel tank, selector valve and remote for MKII Carrier

[Robert Bergeron]

The rod runs through two angle brackets that are bolted to the floor in the engine compartment . We see here the first angled bracket to the left . It is a difficult job to run the rod through the very small hole on the bottom of the division plate . It took me almost 2 hours with rest periods in between. It is a hard to reach area under the radiator and engine and you have to play contortionist and twist yourself backwards.

[Robert Bergeron]

At the end of the rod is the fork that operates the selector handle. Here we clearly see the second angled bracket that is bolted to the floor. I am very lucky that these were already installed . They would of been a pain to install.

[Robert Bergeron]

Here i turned the handle around. Nice fit ! Q : were there any markings ie -left - right - on -off ? Is there an OFF ( no fuel position or cutoff ? ) ? .

[David Herbert]

Try putting the valve in the mid position. I would expect that you would not be able to blow through it through any of the pipe connections. That would tell you where the 'OFF' position is. If there is no off position, the mid position must open the two inlets to each other so allowing the flow of fuel to equalize. I doubt that this would be desirable so I expect that there is an 'OFF' position midway between 'L' and'R'.

David

[Robert Bergeron]

Thank you very much David . My valve is at the shop right now but when i get it back i will check the points you are raising . The welder is cutting up , folding and assembling the bracket for the valve . Meanwhile , could someone tell me how to install the radiator overflow can please ? Here are the pictures . I have the standard Ford can from a F-15 truck . I can’t figure out where the brackets should be bolted . Thanks . PS : Still winter here , it snowed today. The deer and wild Turkey are very keen for the corn i leave outside the Carrier shed !

[rob love]

It seems to me that the valves draw from left, both, or right. Running out of fuel half way through the mission and having to prime all over again, or leaving 2 gallons on the bottom of a tank, are not desirable either. Drawing from both simultaneously, if properly vented and the pickup screens aren't blocked, should draw evenly. I am pretty sure it's how a mk1 carrier is plumbed, and I can't fathom why a mk2 would be different.

[Lynn Eades]

The 3 position valves are: left-both-right. (or for the other hemishere, right- both-left) As I recall from a manual or hand book, it was frowned upon to use the both position.

[super dave]

Originally Posted by Robert Bergeron

Thank you very much David . My valve is at the shop right now but when i get it back i will check the points you are raising . The welder is cutting up , folding and assembling the bracket for the valve . Meanwhile , could someone tell me how to install the radiator overflow can please ? Here are the pictures . I have the standard Ford can from a F-15 truck . I can’t figure out where the brackets should be bolted . Thanks . PS : Still winter here , it snowed today. The deer and wild Turkey are very keen for the corn i leave outside the Carrier shed !

Just seen this and I have a picture of a MK11 overflow can and looks like the mount goes at the bottom and attaches to the bulkhead.

[Lynn Eades]

I have questions:
Is the tank the same profile as a CMP fuel tank?
Does it have filler cap or breather at the top?Does the fitting we see have a tube to the top of the tank on the inside? How is it hooked up / How does it work?