Help with Carrier ID

[Nigel Watson]

Originally Posted by Lynn Eades

In Nigel Watsons first book ,on page 210. There is a list of engines used in universal carriers. (this is where I went wrong)
All the Canadian carriers(those with "*")are listed with the Canadian built engines (CO1UC-6097)and identified as No.3's.
There is no listing for a Canadian No1 or a No.2.
According to this page of Nigels book, ALL the Canadian universals are No.3's.
I now see on page 217 a contradictory item where the CO1UC -6097 ANH motor is listed as an 85 H.P. engine. As the 85H.P. engine is a No.2 (see photo)
From Dr. Greggs book, and various other material I agree with Rob ,and concede, that your Carrier Ron, is a; No.2 MkII*

All Parts Manuals,Documents & Research Material I have show that Carriers fitted with the C01UC-6000 or 6097 unit, have the designation of No.3 prefixing the Carrier Mark. All this means is that the Canadian built carrier was factory fitted with the Canadian built engine. It is highly possible for our carriers to be fitted with an American or English unit at some time after, most likely due to failures and breakdown. This would of course have changed the nomenclature of the carrier. Engine id should determine this Ron.

To clarify another point, or two! for those who have been unable to get a glimpse of my books!; No.1 is an engine of English origin fitted with American or Lucas electrical equipment and 18mm sparkies; No.2 and 2A are of American origin with 14mm sparkies; No.3 is an engine of Canadian origin with 14mm sparkies. All are 85hp.

Lynn I don't follow where you say there is a contradictory item as the units on page 210 are all 85hp and on page 217 it shows also as 85hp! The CO1UC -6097 ANH motor was an 85hp unit that superceded the C01UC-6000-CN and -AN motors, and was itself superceded by the C01UC-6097 unit.

Does this all make sense guys, or have I misunderstood the engine problem?
No doubt I'll find out soon enough!

Nigel