LV numbers

[Lynn Eades]

I was asked today by a fellow M.V. enthusiast to ask what the various LV numbers refer to. For example I undestand that LV2 refers to Universal Carriers. What does LV7 refer to? Can anyone post a comprehensive list?

[Richard Farrant]

Originally posted by Lynn Eades
For example I undestand that LV2 refers to Universal Carriers. What does LV7 refer to? Can anyone post a comprehensive list?

Hi Lynn,

LV2 is Light Tanks & Carriers
LV7 is non-standardised "B" vehicles (lorries, trucks, cars, etc.)

The list is looooong...........

Take a look at the following website, it was compiled by my fellow member of the Military Vehicle Trust, Clive Elliott, and first seen in their magazine, now posted on the HMVF Forum ;

http://www.hmvf.co.uk/pdf/EarlyArmyPartnos.pdf

Richard

[Keith Webb]

So if we look at a typical list for an Australian CMP, in this case a Chevrolet 6 seater utility we see a number of LV numbers such as LV6 MT13 for water bag carriers which is in the generic grouping for coach materials. To take another: LV7cvt prefix to the radiator guard meaning Non standardised British B vehicles Chevrolet.

That's a great pdf indeed!

[Richard Farrant]

Originally posted by Keith Webb
That's a great pdf indeed!

Keith,

Now when you come across some of those sealed boxes of parts, there is no need to rip of the packaging to see what they fit. You can sort through parts at the swap meets without wasting time !

By the way, in case you did not know, NIV in your list, means "not in Vocab".


Richard

[Lynn Eades]

But can anyone tell me what specifically is the application for a set of English made pistons for a Ford Mercury (3 3/16"dia) with the part number LV7-FD 2E 6012A. Apparently thes pistons have the gudgeon pin off set (about .060") and I am led to believe that the U.S./ Can. Ford pistons are not. So Guys we are waiting to learn all about them. Thanks.

[Lynn Eades]

I dont know why but my last post never showed up with the new threads, so this is just to make it come up.

[Richard Farrant]

Originally posted by Lynn Eades
But can anyone tell me what specifically is the application for a set of English made pistons for a Ford Mercury (3 3/16"dia) with the part number LV7-FD 2E 6012A. Apparently thes pistons have the gudgeon pin off set (about .060") and I am led to believe that the U.S./ Can. Ford pistons are not. So Guys we are waiting to learn all about them. Thanks.

Lynn,

I have the answer, what is the prize?

They are for the Ford 3 ton 4x4 truck that Ford in England produced to a Ministry of Supply Contract, dated 1951. The Model was 2E Binned Stores , 3E Ambulance and 4E LAA Tractor. The engine was a sidevalve V8 with a vertical distributor. I am led to believe it was a Canadian design. Apparantly, word was that they suffered from valve seats coming loose. Only details on engine spec. that I have to hand is capacity, 3920 cc, 92 BHP.

Is that of help?

Richard

[T Creighton]

Thanks for that information Richard.
Lynn made the enquiry on my behalf and suggested that I join the forum.
I bought the pistons from a UK site on Ebay. They are now installed in the engine of my F30 CMP ground up restoration project.
They fit ok but I was curious as to what they were actually intended for. Time will tell how they run. Some say a lot smoother with the offset pins.
Regards
Terry Creighton

[Richard Farrant]

Originally posted by T Creighton
I bought the pistons from a UK site on Ebay. They are now installed in the engine of my F30 CMP ground up restoration project.

Hi Terry,

Thanks for the feedback, nice to know that these later pistons will fit the earlier V8.

Richard