PLATE DATA OCTANE 80 STANDART
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Data Plate Octane 80 Standard
Fuel indication tag for jerrycan
Metal octane plate as used during the Second World War for fuel type identification on jerrycans. These tags were fitted at fuel depots to quickly identify the octane rating of the contents, even in the dark thanks to the raised numerals.
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Material Metaal |
Original colour Rood (80 octaan) |
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Function Octaan-identificatie |
Mounting Clip voor jerrycan-handgreep |
Features
- Reproduction of WWII-period octane tag
- Numeral 80 in raised design for tactile recognition
- Mounting clip for attachment to jerrycan centre handle
- Used at fuel depots for fuel type identification
- Historically correct detail for authentic restoration
★ Authentic detail for the restorer aiming for correct WWII specification. These tags were originally intended for use at fuel depots and provided military units with clear octane indication.
Installation notes
The plate is attached to the centre handle of a jerrycan using the integrated clip. Different colours were used for different octane ratings — red for 80 octane was standard for motor vehicles during WWII.
Compatibility
Fits jerrycans with centre handle as used during WWII. Note: early American jerrycans (Wheeling) did not always have the slot for these tags. Tags were primarily seen on British jerrycans and later American production.
Historical context
During the Second World War, Allied forces used octane tags to identify different fuel types at supply depots. The minimum required octane rating for jeeps was 68-73, but 80-octane fuel was standard for motor vehicles. The raised numerals enabled identification in the dark or in poor light.
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This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.
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This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Willys MB | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Hotchkiss M201 | 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 |