Phantom V Chassis Info
The chassis number for these models is composed of an initial fixed number 5 to identify the model as a Phantom V, followed by a letter to determine the series. It ends with a number from 1 to 183.
The chassis number can be found on a plate attached to the engine compartment bulkhead.
Release Date | Chassis Number | Modification Detail | introduced at Chassis: |
Sep 1959 - Jul 1960 | 5AS1 to 5AS101 | Sealed thermal delay switch | 5AS3 |
Aug 1960 - Feb 1961 | 5AT2 to 5AT100 | Engine vibration cushion fitted | 5AS3 |
lmproved throttle control linkage (LH cars) | 5AS3 | ||
Introduction of solid camshaft | 5AS39 | ||
Stepped type crown wheel bolts | 5AS47 | ||
Improved type crown wheel bolts | 5AS67 | ||
Introduction of seamless prop. shaft | 5AS85 | ||
lmproved carburetter choke operation | 5AT20 | ||
S1 type front silencer | 5AT32 | ||
Flatted tappets | 5AT50 | ||
Modified carburetters - fuel vaporisation | 5AT60 | ||
Modified method of mounting fast idle cam bracket | 5AT82 | ||
Shortened fan extension cone | 5AT86 | ||
Improved type radiator filler cap seal | 5AT96 | ||
Feb 1961 - Jul 1961 | 5BV1 to 5BV101 | Strengthened front shock damper casing (new mt’g plate only) | 5BV1 |
Aug 1961 - Jan 1962 | 5BX2 to 5BX100 | Modified crankcase to improve cam and tappet lubrication | 5BV19 |
Improved type starter motor | 5BV19 | ||
lntroduction of valve stem packings | 5BV21 | ||
Hardened all over bushless rockers and flatted rocker shaft | 5BV63 | ||
Improved instrument facia cigar lighter | 5BV63 | ||
Strengthened front shock damper casing (new shock damper bodies) | 5BV95 | ||
Through the frame exhaust (intermediate) | 5BV99 | ||
Improved choke operation - heat sink | 5BX52 | ||
Waterproof spark plug adaptor | 5BX54 | ||
lntroduction of petrol tank breather | 5BX64 | ||
Combined flasher and head lamp flick switch | 5BX96 | ||
lntroduction of blue instrument lighting | 5BX96 | ||
Nov 1961 to Nov 1962 | 5CG1 to 5CG79 | Through the frame exhaust (final) | 5CG11 |
Introduction of handbrake warning light | 5CG11 | ||
Revised rear lamp & mod. to rear lamp platform | 5LCG19 | ||
Clevis pin material change. front brakes | 5CG33 | ||
Improved coolant and heater hoses | 5CG47 | ||
Heavier gauge stone guard to reduce damage to petrol pump | 5CG51 | ||
Underseat heater hoses re-routed to prevent chafing | 5LCG65 | ||
lntroduction of totally enclosed crankcase breathing (LH cars only) | 5LCG65 | ||
Additional washer on bell crank lever inter. brake system (LH cars only) | 5LCG75 | ||
Revised timing gear oil jet | 5LCG79 | ||
Lighter steering (LH cars only) | 5LCG79 | ||
Sealed beam light unit | 5LCG79 | ||
Fibreglass air silencer | 5LCG79 | ||
Sep 1962 - Mar 1964 | 5VA1 to 5VA123 | Handbrake warning lamp | |
Starter ring with hardened teeth tips | |||
Enclosed crankcase breather | |||
Wax filled thermostat | |||
Deletion of camshaft bushes | |||
Fuel pump flexible pipes | |||
Stronger torus cover spring | |||
Nov 1963 - Apr 1964 | 5VB1 to 5VB51 | New refrigeration compressor mounting bracket | |
Ram feed hose re-routed | |||
Lucas RB 340 regulator and mounting bracket | |||
N 16Y sparking plugs (except USA) | |||
Apr 1964 - Oct 1964 | 5VC1 to 5VC51 | Stainless steel exhaust 88°C thermostat | |
Increased bore carburetter vent pipes | |||
Pre-load prop.shaft centre bearing | |||
Vented flywheel casing undercover | |||
Sep 1964 - Sep 1965 | 5VD1 to 5VD101 | Dimmer relay rear lamps | |
Nemag speedometer | |||
Steering hoses re-routed | |||
New type casting for tappet blocks | |||
Ventilated bell housing | |||
Additional heater matrix with revised piping | |||
Fuel pump with nylon barrier diaphragm | |||
Sep 1965 - Mar 1966 | 5VE 1 to5VE51 | New fuel pump S.U. type AUF 4OO (Home cars) | |
Interference fit cylinder liners | |||
Modified type scraper rings | |||
Heat treated chilled iron tappets | |||
Mar 1966 - Apr 1966 | 5VF1 to 5VF183 | New fuel pump S.U. type AUF 400 (All cars) |