Re: [MV] JXD Hercules

From: Jeanne Lacourse (cckw@mediaone.net)
Date: Thu Jun 22 2000 - 12:11:10 PDT


There is a place in Worcester MA asd I recall from my JXDL days. They wanted
$600 exchange for a waterpump!!!

Watch the thrust adjustment (why it has them...?) on the cam and accessory
shaft. It can ruin the waterpump by allowing the shaft to go back and forth.

Steve AKA Dr Deuce

----- Original Message -----
From: JOHN SEIDTS <john@astory.com>
To: Military Vehicles List <mil-veh@skylee.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2000 1:21 PM
Subject: Re: [MV] JXD Hercules

> The JXD was used in Studebakers, Federals
> Ford M20's, Diamond T's, and other heavy weight trucks from the times.
You
> may have some trouble finding the correct accessories to fit onto your
> truck, but if you get a good block and crank, you should be able to find
> everything you need to rebuild it. This engine is one of the better
> performers of WWII. Seven main bearings, so if taken care of, they will
> last forever.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dvsww2 <dvsww2@cyberhighway.net>
> To: Military Vehicles List <mil-veh@skylee.com>
> Date: Thursday, June 22, 2000 1:06 PM
> Subject: [MV] JXD Hercules
>
>
> >Are there any Herc experts out there. Have started on a M3A1 Scout Car
> >and the Herc that is in it has seen better days. Are there any gov
> >rebuilds around? I understand that this engine was used in WWII
Studebaker
> >6x6's and in civilvan Diamond T rucks as well as in forklifts and
welders.
> >Any help of what interchanges would be of great help. Luckily, I do have
> >the intake and exhaust manifords I think I have an engine located, but
> >trying to figure out if it will fit. Thanks Howard at DVS
> >
> >
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