Lars wrote:
>The description of the (bad) picture stated:
>Indian pattern Mk. 2 A Anit-Aircraft carrier, powered
>by Ford V-8 engine with 32 hp....32 ????
I have a copy of "Army Service Training Course 1944" published by Ford
Motor Company of India Ltd. On the cover of this book is a drawing of one
of these type armored cars. In the listing of specifications the 32 hp V-8
is listed as a "Mercury "8" " I believe this is the 100 hp flathead V-8 .
It appears that the horsepower rating used by Ford of India is different
than the US rating. The standard (1941 to 1944) 95 hp V-8 is rated at 30 hp
and the earlier (1937 to 1940) 85 hp V-8 is listed as 22 hp. The 4 cyl
motors are rated at 8 and 10 hp. Interestingly, the " 1/4 ton 4 x 4 Jeep"
is listed as 15.6 hp.
Jim Gilmore MVPA # 5843
Member Ist Michigan AOD Chapter MVPA
Great Lakes Chapter MVPA
Ohio Motor Pool Chapter MVPA
Red Ball Chapter MVPA
Ontario Military Vehicle Association
Midwest Military Vehicle Assocation
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