fuel valve support

[Michael R.]

The MK-I* manual fuel valve assembly mounts on the dual purpose bracket attached above the bell housing, together with the oil cooler bypass support.

This dual purpose mounting bracket, CTL 3515 B, still appears in the parts manual for installation on the C31UCW series because it continues to mount the oil cooler bypass support.

However, the MK-II* fuel valve assembly is a redesigned and relocated part, now mounted on a single purpose bracket, located on the lower hull rear protection plate. (see image by Ron in earlier post). It is, as Ron indicates, a remotely operated valve by a mechanical connection through the divisional wall into the front compartment.

That remote connection allows the seated driver or gunner to change the valve setting from the relative protection of the front compartment. On the MK-I* series, someone had to enter the rear compartment, remove an upper engine panel for access, and manually alter the valve setting. Murphy's Law said: " . . . ".


The image Ron posted of his fuel valve assembly location is correct for the MK-II*.