Thanks for the details aircraftclocks.
The No.2 is AM ident no. 5C/3181.
I suspect that we will find that the C256K is a No.2. The relay is in the Camera Gun circuit and the diagram from 1955 shows a Type P No.2 in the circuit, but the aircraft and this junction box has had so many mods since then, we don’t really know where it is at. I’m working on drawing it up as best I can to help unravel its status.
Cheers.
Here is another one to look at. It is type GB238-4C, so my logic says it is a Type B, just later than the one you have. Doesn’t say what its from, but it gives an idea of what the whole unit looks like.
The GC series of pumps are Type C, fitted to various Derwents, Nenes and Goblins. Dowty on the Goblin was replaced when the Goblin became the Mk.III, I believe.
I suggest that a ‘GB’ would be a Type B. Doesn’t answer your question, but googling for Lucas Type B, I found one that might be it – for Hunter & Canberra it says.
Jet Art Aviation links from google don’t work for me.

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Firstly: For the part-number starting 82, try Curtiss Model 82 Seamew. I think the RN, FAA had some of these. As far as I can remember, AM, you had another part that I had suggested was Curtiss and you were going to go look it up next time you were at Kew. Not sure that you came back to it. Maybe the same part?
On your quadrant: I don’t think there is any doubt it is Boston/Havoc. The reason why it doesn’t have the rivet line is because it was never installed; its a spare. The main bolts do match well.

Turns out one of the gearboxes does have a data plate. So this one is an SG.1/18. I have looked at two manuals, so it could be Meteor T.7 or F.8, for the starboard location. The other is missing its data plate. The main casing casting has the same part-number, and generally the arrangement is the same. However, the lubrication lines are different, there being an extra spur on one and a couple of other differences. I suspect this is a difference of mod status as one of the features on the unit missing the data plate appears in the parts book illustration for the /18, but does not appear on the unit with the data plate. Anyway, not planning on digging through mods right now to figure this out.
Great. Thanks for your help.
Cheers.
FYI, here are some gearbox IDs from my Nene notes (Nene 3 to 7 entries from a RR TSD):
Nene 3 – SG.2/1
Nene 4 – TG.4/1
Nene 5 – PCG.3
Nene 6 – PCG.3
Nene 7 – SG.2/1
Nene 2-VH – SG.3/1, N37L/2512
Hi Oracal.
Are you able to tell me the full titles of these pubs?
A.P.2240A, Vol. 2, Part 2
A.P.2240A, Vol. 6, Part 2, Rotol Auxiliary Gearbox and Drive
These entries come from the AAP for the Vampire Mk.30/31. Maybe the second one is Descriptive & Servicing for SG.3/1?
Cheers.
Thanks Oracal.
Welcome Oracal.
Is there a Blake’s 7 reference in your moniker?
Thanks for the useful information; so I will investigate the Meteor. I have had a bit of a look on line and can see how the gearbox is attached to the auxiliary spar that runs in front of the engine, and I can see how the Heywood compressor pokes up. I also saw an extract from a manual for sale that seems to show the four studs sticking out of the aux spar. Will check Meteor/manuals to see if that is indeed where the two come from.
I have uploaded the SG.3/1 manual here: http://vhjet.com/home/publications/ – it is down the bottom under the Mk.30/31 heading.
I had taken the statement in the extract attached that ties Special Gearbox and SG as a definition for the abbreviation.
Cheers.
Sorry, photos didn’t attach…
Another photo…
Hello Windhover.
Some photos and dimensions…
Neatly sawn off! I think there is little doubt it is from a test club. They will be very heavy to absorb the power of the engines being tested which matches with your 17 kg. I don’t know any of the test club manufacturers, but I understand that it tends to be a specialised part of the industry, so only a small number of manufacturers.
I have seen a font that looks like that before, but I’m not sure if the font means much: apart from the fact that these test clubs tend to be very robust and therefore last in use for decades, the stencil machines tend to last many decades. I have seen several pairs of 1/2″ and 1″ stencil machines here in Australia that date back to the fifties, that are still in use. Lucky if you were in the right place at the right time and could pick up a pair being disposed of by a large defence contractor!