Were all Universal carriers 6V?

[Asbjørn]

Hello
I'm working on a carrier with a 12V system that I'm wondering if is original, I can't find any info about any other 12V carriers online, and the manual I have for a Mk. III only mentions 6V.

The carrier in question is a U.C. No-2 Mk. II made in December 1944 according to the data plate.

Thanks
Asbjørn

[chris vickery]

6 volt
only

[rob love]

There was a very short 12 volt system which ran from the battery box to the radio. But the batteries were either exchanged or charged with a Johnson chorehorse generator. The vehicle chassis itself was 6 volt.

[Michael R.]

Positive ground, 6 volt.


As you are working on a NO-2 MKII, or a NO-2 MKII*, the factory standard was as Chris and Rob indicated, 6V. Not to say it was not modified after service . . . does it have the original electrics and engine?
Some pictures will be helpful.

Asbjørn , what is the correct data plate number? NO-2 MKII, or NO-2 MKII*. What is the Contract letter and number? I suspect it is either CD 2609, built Dec 1944, or SM 1447.

[Asbjørn]

Thanks for all your help. It does have the original engine (with 16 miles on the meter). The generator looks original, the coil has been replaced with an external one, did all carriers come with the "divers helmet" style distributor with internal coil?

Here's some pictures:

[Michael R.]

Asbjørn: the carrier is a NO-2 MKII* as manufactured at Ford Canada, in Windsor, Ontario for a British contract, SM 1447. As such, the "T" War Department number on the exterior is likely correct.
It appears you have a standard generator, generator cut-out, and "diver's helmet" style distributor, correct for the C81 engine installed in the series C31UCW carrier. Hopefully the after market coil is 6V?


Very nice original engine tag! A swell looking MKII* C31UCW.



BTW: Serial number 29778 ... amazing! This partially clarifies/supports how the production numbers may have related to either the serial number or hull number.
As the serial number is over the Milestone final production number of 28988, perhaps the CB upper hull number(s) like 28739 is the factory guideline?
If you can please tell me the lower hull number off the angle iron supporting the rear vertical armour, bottom left hand side, that would be excellent.

About the original Ford style coil:
You can go back to an original coil, rebuilt with modern components and a three year guarantee for about $75.00 USD plus shipping. You would send the original coil to Skip Haney, in Punta Gorda, Florida, USA. If you do not have one, and want one, I will give you one as a donation to the museum.

http://www.fordcollector.com/coils.htm