Centurion Mk I, II, III User Handbook
The 1948 User Handbook covers the first 3 Marks of Centurion. In English, it has 302 pages giving operating and service details. There are sections covering fault diagnosis and 52 colour and monochrome illustrations including vehicle stowage diagrams.
£8.50

The Centurion User Handbook covers the Marks I, II and III. It is very early and includes some precautionary advice not found in later versions. The main differences between the different Marks are as follows:

Centurion I:

17-pr. and 7.92 mm. Besa (separate mountings, linkage controlled).
No. 1 Mk. II Vision Cupola. Welded plate turret.

Centurion II:

17-pr. and 7.92 mm. Besa (coaxial mounting). No. 2 Mk. I (22in.) Vision Cupola. Cast turret with increased armour thickness.

Centurion III:

20-pr. and 7.92 mm. Besa (coaxial mounting). Electric primer firing on 20-pr.

Contents
General Data	Hull details	Engine and lubrication
Cooling system	Petrol system	Carburetters
Air cleaners	Ignition system	Lighting, starting, eletrical
Charging and ventilation system	Clutch	Gearbox and steering
Main brakes	Final drives	Sprockets, tracks, track adjusters
Suspension and shock absorbers	Fire-fighting equipment	Hints and tips on driving
Towing	Fault diagnosis	Gearbox supplement

Centurion Mk I, II, III User Handbook

Centurion Mk I, II, III User Handbook

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