Austin FV16001

[Richard Farrant]

Originally Posted by Richard Coutts-Smith

First time I have ever seen one of these Austin K9(?) here in Australia.

My information is that they are fitted with a 2 speed transfer case, yet I could not pick any difference in the gearing, is the transfer lever purely for engaging the front diff??

Hi Richard,

There is another K9 in Australia. Bob Dimer from WA, brought it on the Trackers event where we drove from Adelaide area to Alice Springs via the Old Ghan track, in 2000. He did not have a body and fitted a box body similar size to the British Army radio truck versions.

These are one of my favourites of the postwar era.

Re. the transfer box, it is High in 2wd and Low in 4wd. Selectable with the one lever.
To see the difference, check this;
Road speeds at 1000 rpm
High range
Top 19.33 mph 1st 2.93 mph
Low range
Top 13.13 mph 1st 1.99 mph