Fuel Cocks or Taps
 

Here are some carrier fuel change over taps. Who knows from what. I have no idea.

taps is taps
 

Hi LYnn.

The tap in the second image from left - does it by any chance have a small hole in the handle ?

The Scout Carrier would have originally had something that looked like that and matched the marking on the Ahrens control I guess. I am also guessing it would have to have been a reasonably long handle for the bourden cable to obtain enough leverage.

I have a choice between bedford RL, Landrover, CMP and LP2 carrier taps - each different in design - and can adapt one for the job (they are well hidden inside the engine covers anyway) but thanks for posting up the comparison shots.

Cheers

Phill

Phillip
 

Not as far as I can tell, but a drill is easier to find than the scout fuel valve ( mind you, you seem very lucky in digging in the dirt, and finding what you just thought of) :note:

Hmmm
 

I think you're right Lynn I don't mind modifying a more common part that can easily be replaced.

Did you know that some of my best finds are made using a divining rod? and in the last hour before dark ?

I can't offer any explanation for how it works - it just does !

Cheers :confused

Phill