MK-II* Carrier trivia question

[Perry Kitson]

If you look down to the hull floor through the opening I believe you will see a hull drain fitting. If I remember correctly, on my (now someone else's) carrier, this is where the shaft came through to open and close the drain.

Perry

[Ron Pier]

Originally Posted by Perry Kitson

If you look down to the hull floor through the opening I believe you will see a hull drain fitting. If I remember correctly, on my (now someone else's) carrier, this is where the shaft came through to open and close the drain.

Perry

Not so Perry! The 'T' handle drain rod has its own location. Ron

[Perry Kitson]

It appears my memory is not that good after all!

I now see the drain shaft in the first post.

[Michael R.]

. . a few are kinda cheesy though.

Two framed openings within the engine ventilation screen of the MK-II. The round hole with brass grommet frame allows the rear hull drain seal assembly opening/closing rod to pass through. The MK-II* rear hull drain is unlike that found on the MK-I* series of three models of carriers.

Then there is that pesky rectangular shaped opening.

[Jordan Baker]

Was it to let one fit a wrench in on the nut for the bolt in line with the cutout?

[Ron Pier]

I can't see anything in easy reach of a spanner! The only things that line up under that aperture are, the clutch rod pivot and the bush that the gear change rod runs through. If dripping oil onto those components were the case, then it could easily be done through the diamond mesh without the need of the rectangular hole.......I dunno!?? Ron

[Lynn Eades]

Is it for access to the screw type fuel change over valve?
In A MkIIIw the screen has a hinged section which is held shut with a spring and a hooked catch like is found on early race car bonnets (hoods) and 3 inch mortars.

[Ron Pier]

I'll chip in again Lynn. The MK2 has a change over lever between the driver and gunner seats. Ron