New in Box Vintage / Classic Lucas CAV No. 5ML Five-Fuse Box

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Original British military-issue Lucas C.A.V. Type 5 ML five-way electrical fuse box, manufactured in England and supplied to the Ministry of Defence. New old stock, dating to 1981, complete with its original white moulded cover, black mounting base and five internal fuses.

Manufactured by Lucas C.A.V. Ltd, the 5ML was a heavy-duty electrical distribution component used in a variety of British commercial and military vehicle applications from the 1950s onwards including cars and trucks.

Similar units are also associated with other British commercial vehicles, although compatibility should be checked against the original part number.

Specifications:

  • Manufacturer: Lucas C.A.V. Ltd, England

  • Model: 5ML / No. 5

  • Manufacturer's part number: 1800700

  • NATO Stock Number: 5920-99-816-7457

  • Military reference: FVE32A/516

  • Configuration: Five-fuse electrical distribution box

  • Measurements: 12cm (width) x 12cm (length) x 6cm (height)

  • Date: December 1981

  • Condition: New old stock (NOS)

An excellent original replacement component for the restoration of historic British commercial or military vehicles. Genuine MoD surplus with original military identification and packaging.

Limited stock available - All boxes are in perfect, unused condition in their original boxes and sealed plastic wrapping. Please expect wear to the outer box, as these have been in storage for over 40 years

Original C.A.V. parts catalogues (PDF):
https://www.mgaguru.com/mgtech/books/pdf/L400e_sc.pdf
https://www.ovtc.net/uploads/9/5/1/6/9516577/lucas_cav_girling_equipment_1971-1972.pdf

Period Lucas C.A.V. equipment catalogues identify applications including:

Albion

  • CA81A goods vehicle

  • CD21D, CD21F

  • CH13DTR, CH17CTR, CH51ATR, CH53ATR, CH55TR, CH57TR

  • RE29C, RE29D

  • RE31C, RE31D

  • CH13A, CH13C

  • CH51A

  • CH71

  • Albion Concrete Mixer

  • RE229

Atkinson

  • Borderer — T3046, T3246

  • Leader — TRS3666

  • Venturer — T5068, T4566

  • Searcher — S2066, S2266, M2266, L2266

  • Defender — L2486, S2486, L2686, S2686

ERF

  • 54G

  • 64G, 66G, 68G

  • 64GX, 66GX, 68GX

  • 64GXB, 66GXB, 68GXB

  • 64R205, 64R220, 64R260T

  • 64CU205, 66CU205

  • 64CU220, 66CU220

  • 64CU250, 66CU250

  • 84RS, 84RF/S, 86RS fire appliances

Foden

  • FCU chassis

  • FE chassis

  • FG chassis

  • FR chassis

  • FLE chassis

Leyland

  • Super Comet

  • Bear

  • Lynx

  • Bison

  • Buffalo

Seddon

  • Mobile Crane — Perkins 6.354 or Leyland 370 engines

 

It is the buyer's responsibility to confirm compatibility with their vehicle or intended application before purchasing. Vehicle applications are provided for reference only, and correct fitment cannot be guaranteed. 

Returns involving opened or damaged original packaging may be subject to an appropriate deduction for any reduction in value, where permitted by law.