LP2A Fuel Tap

Nathan Clark · #1 21-01-13, 12:47

Just a quick query, I am searching for information on the 3 way fuel cock/tap that is used in the Aust LP2A carrier. Part No. is 1009. Is this part unique to the carrier or is there a tap out of something else that can be also used as a replacement. If someone could post some detailed pictures of an original tap for reference it would be greatly appreciated. I have 3 carriers and none of them have had the tap left in

hence why im asking

Regards Nathan

drcowie · #2 24-01-13, 11:07

Somebody must be able to help ?

Phil Waterman · #3 24-01-13, 14:20

Hi

There are commercial three way fuel valves, I'll try and dig out some sources, but I have never found a modern valve which is identical to those used on Chevy CMPs.

Maybe with some pictures of old and new valves you will be able to find a local source.

Cheers Phil

Ron Pier · #4 24-01-13, 19:40

I bought a modern 3 way tap from 'Thread and Pipe' here in Bournemouth UK for my MK2 carrier. Then I found an original at Dirk Leegwaters site which is now nicely installed. Click on CMP, Armoured and scroll through. Ron

http://www.lwdparts.com/

Ian Patrick · #5 24-01-13, 20:07

Here's a photo of mine, sorry about the delay but it was packed away in a box. No part number on it that I could see but the makers mark is quite clear.

I would appreciate if anyone could provide dimensions of the 'L' shaped lever that attaches to the valve as mine was missing this piece.

Ian

Lew Skelton · #6 24-01-13, 20:55

I copied my lever from a NOS one, didnt take any measurments at the time so just had the pleasure of doing it in place (cheers to everyone who has done this for my requests), hope the photos and measurments help. I had heard that there was a second type of tap for NZ LP carriers but I have not seen one.

Lew Skelton · #7 24-01-13, 20:59

So after loading my photos looked at the ones Ian had posted and there goes the other type of tap that I had heard about.

Lew

Nathan Clark · #8 24-01-13, 21:50

I had a look at the tap lever thats still in 1824 and its not in the shape of an 'L'. Its a brass piece of flat with a round hole one end and the square hole for the tap in the other. Any way thanks for your replys, at least now i can see exactly what it looks like so i no what i have to look for.
Regards Nathan

ron · #9 25-01-13, 01:11

Hi Nathan,The fuel tap in 1824, is the correct type for our Australian carriers, it was in it when it was bought from the army disposal sales, I have owned many carriers over the past 40 od years and they are all fitted with the type that you have in 1824,as are the carriers that I still have,just take your time they will turn up,good luck with your restorations, please keep us informed on the forum on your progress,its nice to see young blood entering our hobby Regards Ron

Ian Patrick · #10 25-01-13, 03:08

Thanks for the drawings and photos Lew, although it sounds like the 'L' shaped lever is for the valve type that is different from mine.

Nathan, can you please post a photo of the lever on 1824?

Thanks
Ian

Nathan Clark · #11 25-01-13, 06:39

Photos of the tap/cock lever. I have included a tape measure for scale.

drcowie · #12 25-01-13, 12:25

Thanks for the info, guys. I need one for my LP2A carrier ! Please send PM if you can help. Also have unusual spares to swap.

Ron Pier · #13 25-01-13, 14:12

This firm has three way taps or search their in line taps.
http://www.vintagecarparts.co.uk/cat...-fittings-taps

Ron

Nathan Clark · #14 26-01-13, 03:26

Thanks Ron, exactly what i was searching for.

Regards Nathan

ron · #15 27-01-13, 23:15

Hi Nathan, I forgot to tell you that 1824,original colour was disrputiv, maybe my spelling is not good but you will get my drift, good luck with your projects, regards Ron

Ian Patrick · #16 28-01-13, 20:19

Thanks for the photos of the lever Nathan, should be easy enough to make.
Ian

Euan McDonald · #17 28-01-13, 23:47

Nathan, tap with lever on its way too you.

Justin Pollard · #18 29-01-13, 00:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by ron

Hi Nathan, I forgot to tell you that 1824,original colour was disrputiv, maybe my spelling is not good but you will get my drift, good luck with your projects, regards Ron

Hey Ron,

I have in service pics of 1824 with my Grandad, very early in its life and it was green not disruptive!.

Justin.

ron · #19 29-01-13, 01:09

Hi Justin, thats OK mate. its just when I got it the remains of the disruptiv paint was still there. Guess all that means that at some time when it was in service it was repainted. good to hear from you regards Ron

Nathan Clark · #20 29-01-13, 09:36

Thanks for that Euan, much appreciated. In regards to 1824, its going to be painted in just Khaki green, no disruptive patterns or 'camo'.

I also found this article on the net awhile ago relating to Australian Military Vehicle colours before and during WW2. Quite a good read, also has some good pics espically the Staghound Armoured car trying to push down a tree

Link below.

http://anzacsteel.hobbyvista.com/oth...siecamlw_1.htm

Regards Nathan.