fuel tank, selector valve and remote for MKII Carrier

[Robert Bergeron]

Thank you very much David . My valve is at the shop right now but when i get it back i will check the points you are raising . The welder is cutting up , folding and assembling the bracket for the valve . Meanwhile , could someone tell me how to install the radiator overflow can please ? Here are the pictures . I have the standard Ford can from a F-15 truck . I can’t figure out where the brackets should be bolted . Thanks . PS : Still winter here , it snowed today. The deer and wild Turkey are very keen for the corn i leave outside the Carrier shed !

[rob love]

It seems to me that the valves draw from left, both, or right. Running out of fuel half way through the mission and having to prime all over again, or leaving 2 gallons on the bottom of a tank, are not desirable either. Drawing from both simultaneously, if properly vented and the pickup screens aren't blocked, should draw evenly. I am pretty sure it's how a mk1 carrier is plumbed, and I can't fathom why a mk2 would be different.

[Lynn Eades]

The 3 position valves are: left-both-right. (or for the other hemishere, right- both-left) As I recall from a manual or hand book, it was frowned upon to use the both position.

[Robert Bergeron]

Left-both-right or right- both -left depending on the hemisphere. Thanks David , Rob and Lynn. Makes quite a lot of sense . In aviation, they have both systems : 1- Left-both-right -off 2- Left-Right-Off. I have seen and met many pilots running out of gas and have an engine quit and force land with a full tank after forgetting to switch tanks with the second system . Now some planes are very sensitive to weight imbalance in the wing tanks and it makes sense to burn the fuel alternatively from one tank to the other but in a Carrier ? I would leave it on both and measure the tanks with the level stick once a day . Now what about the overflow can ? I know it goes under the crew seat in the rear compartment right behind the gunner’s seat because i read all the posts on the subject. But how is the can bolted down ? Anybody know the answer ? Many thanks . Cheers , Bob

[Ron Pier]

I also installed a new change over valve from LWD. Fortunately for me, the whole rod and lever were still in place. My overflow tank rotted out, so I had a new one copied in Stainless steel, But I've forgotten how it is fixed. I can't find a picture on file. I'll take a reminder look later but probably Michael R will have a drawing......I haven't found one in my manuals yet. Ron

[Michael R.]

Your radiator recovery- overflow can is the correct overall size, however; it is not the correct mounting bracket for the carrier installation. I believe there are some plumbing attachment considerations to be repositioned as well. I will look for some images to clarify.

[RichardT10829]

need one of those cans for my Mk2 too. if I had a pattern I could make many

[super dave]

Originally Posted by Robert Bergeron

Thank you very much David . My valve is at the shop right now but when i get it back i will check the points you are raising . The welder is cutting up , folding and assembling the bracket for the valve . Meanwhile , could someone tell me how to install the radiator overflow can please ? Here are the pictures . I have the standard Ford can from a F-15 truck . I can’t figure out where the brackets should be bolted . Thanks . PS : Still winter here , it snowed today. The deer and wild Turkey are very keen for the corn i leave outside the Carrier shed !

Just seen this and I have a picture of a MK11 overflow can and looks like the mount goes at the bottom and attaches to the bulkhead.

[Lynn Eades]

I have questions:
Is the tank the same profile as a CMP fuel tank?
Does it have filler cap or breather at the top?Does the fitting we see have a tube to the top of the tank on the inside? How is it hooked up / How does it work?

[Michael R.]

Originally Posted by Lynn Eades

I have questions:
Is the tank the same profile as a CMP fuel tank?
Does it have filler cap or breather at the top?Does the fitting we see have a tube to the top of the tank on the inside? How is it hooked up / How does it work?

There are three models of the overflow and condenser cans produced by Ford Canada for their specific universal carrier models, C01UC, C21UCM, and C31UCW. The condenser can was introduced after the C21UCG model. The condenser cans replaced the copper radiator overflow pipe.

There are examples of a standard 2 gallon POL can converted for use as a condenser can found on some C01UC carriers.

The main difference in the three Ford production condenser cans is their method of mounting, and the necessary change in location of the relief and overflow valves. The condensers started at serial # 12106 when specified on MK-I* carriers; at serial # 14905 on UC-2 mortar carriers, then the entire production of the C31UCW models.

The tank is the same profile as the CMP condenser can, however I am not able to tell you how that compares with the CMP fuel tank.

No tubes exist inside the can.

Hook up and function is through an input-output elbow located on the bottom using the vacuum method. There is a single relief valve on the top. On the C31UCW models, a copper line runs from a connector elbow (CTL 7119, see page 124 of FUC-03) inside the engine cover frame, traveling inside the radiator blanking plate.

[Robert Bergeron]

I am proud to report that i am now the owner of a two rear view mirror Carrier. My Carrier shed door frames have suffered enough ! Now i need to learn to post pictures right side up !

[Robert Bergeron]

Let’s try this now . Mirrors .

[Michael R.]

. . . you appear to be having far too much fun for one person, M. Rowber...