Internet Accuracy - misleading the led ..

[maple_leaf_eh]

Originally Posted by Mike Cecil

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Hmmm, that was no help!!

So I had a look at Wiked-pedia, which actually provided the correct answer, and on the next line solved the mystery of 'Duplex Universal Karrier Wheeled' by stating:

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I don't trust Wikipedia very much. I have an account and barely trust myself most days.

[Mike Cecil]

Hi Hanno,

I suppose it is even worse when the mistake is blindly repeated.

Once out there, it's hard to pull back.

As for DUKW, yes, it is a code sequence never meant to mean anything, like 'CCKW' and 'ACKWX' - maybe I should look up Wiked-pedia and see what they make of those!!

Mike

[Rob Beale]

The Bedford Flat 12 in the Churchill that was supposedly developed from two six cylinder truck motors! Something like 2 x 85bhp = 340 bhp!

It has been repeated in so many books and articles.

(Pics of motor at Bovington)

Rob

[Richard Farrant]

Originally Posted by Rob Beale

The Bedford Flat 12 in the Churchill that was supposedly developed from two six cylinder truck motors! Something like 2 x 85bhp = 340 bhp!

It has been repeated in so many books and articles.

(Pics of motor at Bovington)

Rob

Hi Rob,
Yes that myth has been repeated a few times. Bedford never made any side valve lorry engines

[colin jones]

This is straight from a DUKW book I have!
D- 1942
U- Utility(Amphib)
K- Front Wheel Drive
W- Two rear driving axles

C- 1941
C- Conventional
K- Front Wheel Drive
W- Two rear driving axles

Sorry I can't take a photo of this as my camera has died.
Colin.