80-inch

Thanks very much Richard !

Mystery solved, knowing what to search for I found the carburettor cutway drawing right here: 

Thanks again, best regards Andrew

I would like to identify this 40mm solex with an ancilliary fuel chamber/weir device on the side. Its numbered 40 RV2 DOS   LE55. I assume its a  military offroad application ?

The chamber lid is opened in the photo, the small circular weir opening just below the top of the chamber is connected to the main jet well, also the banjo on the lhs.     Theres a banjo bolt into the bottom of the chamber - you can see the red fibre washer.      I assume its an anti flooding device,  if the floatchamber overflows,  fuel will run over the top of the weir which looks ot be at float level height, into the chamber and then drain away via the banjo bolt at the bottom - presumably this chamber is at atmospheric pressure so the conventional float chamber vent can be closed for wading etc  via the tap .

Its the ancilliary chamber device Im most interested in, any suggestions will be gratefuly received, thanks in advance.

On 4/4/2006 at 11:47 PM, Marmite!! said:

 

 

here's the full requirements for re-builds:

 

75. Where there is sufficient evidence of the original identity of a vehicle, it may retain its original mark if the application is supported by documentary evidence and is authorised by one of the historic vehicle enthusiast clubs.

 

76. However, there may be instances when a vehicle has been built as a faithful reproduction of a classic vehicle, using parts which have been sourced from more than one vehicle.

 

77. In order to qualify for registration as a Reconstructed Classic, the completed vehicle must comprise of all genuine period components, of the same specification, all over 25 years old. The vehicle is allocated a non-transferrable, (this does not prevent a registration mark being transferred onto the vehicle) age-related registration mark and the date of manufacture is based on the youngest vehicle component. The vehicle will qualify for exemption from vehicle excise duty if the components were manufactured prior to January 1973.

 

78. The historic vehicle enthusiast clubs play an important part in this process as they have to verify that all the components used in the build are over 25 years old and are of the correct specification.

 

79. The Reconstructed Classic category generally relies on the honesty of the applicant and the integrity of the enthusiast club in allowing these vehicles to be registered with an age-related mark rather than a Q registration mark. The vehicles are not physically inspected by DVLA.

 

80. The objective of the inspection for this category of vehicle is to allow vehicles which are built from parts and purport to be ‘classic’ to be registered, whilst providing consumer protection.

Hello Marmite

Im sorry its an ancient thread, but do you remember which dvla/dft document the numbered points you quote above came from ? I would like to get hold of a full copy.

Thanks in advance Andy

On 4/4/2006 at 11:47 PM, Marmite!! said:

 

 

here's the full requirements for re-builds:

 

75. Where there is sufficient evidence of the original identity of a vehicle, it may retain its original mark if the application is supported by documentary evidence and is authorised by one of the historic vehicle enthusiast clubs.

 

76. However, there may be instances when a vehicle has been built as a faithful reproduction of a classic vehicle, using parts which have been sourced from more than one vehicle.

 

77. In order to qualify for registration as a Reconstructed Classic, the completed vehicle must comprise of all genuine period components, of the same specification, all over 25 years old. The vehicle is allocated a non-transferrable, (this does not prevent a registration mark being transferred onto the vehicle) age-related registration mark and the date of manufacture is based on the youngest vehicle component. The vehicle will qualify for exemption from vehicle excise duty if the components were manufactured prior to January 1973.

 

78. The historic vehicle enthusiast clubs play an important part in this process as they have to verify that all the components used in the build are over 25 years old and are of the correct specification.

 

79. The Reconstructed Classic category generally relies on the honesty of the applicant and the integrity of the enthusiast club in allowing these vehicles to be registered with an age-related mark rather than a Q registration mark. The vehicles are not physically inspected by DVLA.

 

80. The objective of the inspection for this category of vehicle is to allow vehicles which are built from parts and purport to be ‘classic’ to be registered, whilst providing consumer protection.

Hello Marmite

Im sorry its an ancient thread, but do you remember which dvla/dft document the numbered points you quote above came from ? I would like to get hold of a full copy.

Thanks in advance Andy

On 4/4/2006 at 11:47 PM, Marmite!! said:

 

 

here's the full requirements for re-builds:

 

75. Where there is sufficient evidence of the original identity of a vehicle, it may retain its original mark if the application is supported by documentary evidence and is authorised by one of the historic vehicle enthusiast clubs.

 

76. However, there may be instances when a vehicle has been built as a faithful reproduction of a classic vehicle, using parts which have been sourced from more than one vehicle.

 

77. In order to qualify for registration as a Reconstructed Classic, the completed vehicle must comprise of all genuine period components, of the same specification, all over 25 years old. The vehicle is allocated a non-transferrable, (this does not prevent a registration mark being transferred onto the vehicle) age-related registration mark and the date of manufacture is based on the youngest vehicle component. The vehicle will qualify for exemption from vehicle excise duty if the components were manufactured prior to January 1973.

 

78. The historic vehicle enthusiast clubs play an important part in this process as they have to verify that all the components used in the build are over 25 years old and are of the correct specification.

 

79. The Reconstructed Classic category generally relies on the honesty of the applicant and the integrity of the enthusiast club in allowing these vehicles to be registered with an age-related mark rather than a Q registration mark. The vehicles are not physically inspected by DVLA.

 

80. The objective of the inspection for this category of vehicle is to allow vehicles which are built from parts and purport to be ‘classic’ to be registered, whilst providing consumer protection.

Hello Marmite

I know its a very old thread but I wondered if  you could remember which dvla/dft document this came from .

Thanks in advance .  Best regards Andy