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20-04-12, 09:20
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Ron I have had my Mk11* for a long time but it has never moved out the garage. It must be one of the most complete in the country if you still need to measure up for anything.
It must be a very tight fit to actually withdraw it and trying to work out where the bolts are and how to get on to them was putting me off. 
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20-04-12, 10:29
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Neil I'll have to come to Trowbridge one day!
For what's involved! It might be just as easy to remove the tank anyway. After squirming about in the confined areas of a carrier I always end up suffering with my gammy limbs. Ron
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10-05-12, 09:30
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Finally got my Fuel Tank out yesterday which confirmed that my vehicle came out of the factory in March 1944 in Brown.
The only bolts I can see are the ones are the two in the end casing of the starter motor. Are these the studs which Kevin metions as they don't realy look large enough to be holding the starter motor to the bell housing? I decided to take the Fuel Tank out to give myself a clearer view never having done it before. I also had the mechanical linkage to disconnect on a Mk11*. Last edited by Neil Ashley; 10-05-12 at 12:05.
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10-05-12, 10:04
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wonder if it was destined for Italy, or were other carriers European theatre painted in Scc No.2 ?
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is mos redintegro __5th Div___46th Div__ 1942 Ford Universal Carrier No.3 MkI* Lower Hull No. 10131 War Department CT54508 (SOLD) 1944 Ford Universal Carrier MkII* (under restoration). 1944 Morris C8 radio body (under restoration).
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10-05-12, 10:54
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The Canadians changed colour officially when the British did in June 1944.
Actual dates must have varied depending on paint supplies. The argument on whether or not vehicles were still still painted brown at the time of D Day has been discussed many times but the offical instruction certainly states not to repaint vehicles untill required.
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10-05-12, 11:59
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Neil
Yes, two long bolts go right through.
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#7
10-05-12, 12:05
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And presumably the bell housing is threaded?
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