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My handle measures 910 x 26 x 8.2 mm with a grey plastic end to hold.

I've got one of those. I can measure the end of the handle if you like. You realise you have to raise the pull ring up to allow the handle end to engage fully. Might the pin be jammed so as not to allow the pull ring to be raised fully?

Might be worth seeing if all 8 mods on the mod plate have been done. If any have not been done then investigating the components associated with the later mods might show a weak spot. As all these mods seem to be to do with component failures.

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I suppose the next thing to do is to check the resistance readings & then the voltage readings specified in the Inspection Standards.

I don't have the complete EMER section but I hope these few pages may help those trying to fault find.

As a last resort I have had to drill a hole in the base of the cylinder, then drive the expander out with a rod. I refurbished the assembly & fitted a new cup which is 1 1/8 in used on 101 Land Rover. I tapped the hole & fitted a screw with a copper washer & it never let me down.

There is a detailed Technical Description of B Series engines in EMER POWER S 522 with specific differences for B81 detailed in S 522/4

Interesting that the IR lighting requirements in this DEFSTAN are linked to a QSTAN (Quadripartite) rather than a STANAG (NATO)

Rovers in particular

KC do you mean that the charge warning light illuminates with the ignition on but without engine running? If so then it is likely it is earthing correctly through the field winding. If you mean that you are just getting 24v on the bulb lead only means that the other side is connected to the ignition circuit. It is not an indication of any performance from the generator.

KC I would inspect the state of the BCK relay in the generator panel as this is what links the generator to the batteries. (If the supply to the radio batteries had been reversed there is fused protection but not for the vehicle system).

That completes all the references to bicycles that I could find in that book, which were far more than the index suggested. The next are in the Regulations for Army Ordnance Services (Part I) 1937 but I'll give a bit of break as it takes quite a bit of time to scan & upload without having any broadband here.

I have no publications specific to bicycles, but there is often some coverage in more general publications especially Equipment Regulations. I will post up my findings as I stumble across them and as time permits. Starting with Regulations for the Equipment of the Army. Part 1. 1942.

Paul nothing really bicycle specific here that I can think of other than odd references in other publications. For instance looking in the index of Mobilization Regulations, India 1929 there is a paragraph relating to their issue. Just grabbed a 1942 Equipment Regulations that looks more promising. I expect you are aware that Army bicycles & spares are covered in VAOS Section C 3 & RAF Vocab Ref 61 BY

The part number is stamped on it, FA 15016 catalogued circa 1944 It is part of the Vocabulary of Army Ordnance Stores Section F Part 2, that includes many tool kits for 67 types of craftsman. I only have lists for some of these tool kits but there are many nearby numbers amongst metal working trades. But I can't find yours I'm afraid. I have a large COSA Section F unfortunately all NATO codified, but I will flick through & see if there is anything that might resemble your item if it was still in service at the time.

Also makes an appearance in 1955 VAOS Section Y Line equipment as Lamps, torch blowing No.1 YC 00355 Lamps, torch blowing No.2 Y3/WB4161 Part of Jointers Kit Y3/WB2647

VAOS (Vocabulary of Army Ordnance Stores) Section F 1 Hand tools

This is what replaced tool kit 43964. Not only are there some amendments but the kit has moved from VAOS Section LV6-MT2 to VAOS Section F Part 2. (Although a few items from LV6-MT2 remain). Once included as a Mechanical Transport Miscellaneous Item it is now with Hand Tools. Here all 67 types of tool kits were given consecutive catalogue items and arranged as a series of pamphlets. Starting Pamphlet No.1 covering catalogue item FA 20201 Ending Pamphlet No.67 covering catalogue item FA 20267 It seems logical to bring together all tool kits into one sub-section covering a wide range of skills & crafts from MT repair, to farriers and gasfitters.

I don't know but I have seen MC prefixing design specifications from Directorate of Fighting Vehicles Inspection.

Vocabulary Of Army Ordnance Stores Section F1 1944