From: Bobby Joe Pendleton II (bobbyjoe@chartertn.net)
Date: Sun Mar 16 2003 - 07:35:54 PST
I was toying with the idea of a V8 conversion in a M211 using the bell
housing from a M114 (fits both Chevy engines and M211 Transmission) and the
stock M211 Transmission, but I was afraid that hard shift from 1st to 2ed
might brake parts under a load. A Small Block with a 350 or 400 Turbo and
the CCKW transfer case (for low range) should work good You can even stay
with 24 volts by using the Distributor and wires form a M114 and starter
form a Military Blazer. You would have to fab up a couple of brackets for
the generator and air compressor, but should not be hard to do. The drive
train should be strong enough if you apply power easy and not abuse it.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve & Jeanne Keith" <cckw@attbi.com>
To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2003 6:52 AM
Subject: Re: [MV] xm211, cckw, help!
> They stopped making CCKWs in Aug 1945
> If it has an auto tranny, it is an M211/M135 and then yes, the tranny
> is the weak point.
>
> I have seen two conversions for these trucks that went well:
>
> 60's GMC 305/351/401/478 cid V6 with a manual tranny. Almost
> like ti was made to go in.
>
> Original 302 engine with CCKW 5 speed tranny.
>
> In either case, install the CCKW banjo xfer case so you have in/out
> on the front axle
>
> If it is a CCKW, leave it alone. You will have great difficulty installing
a
> V8!
>
>
> Steve AKA Dr Deuce
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Caleb Pal, Network Operations" <sysop@spitfire.homelinux.com>
> To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
> Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2003 12:07 AM
> Subject: [MV] xm211, cckw, help!
>
>
> > Hello List,
> >
> > I was looking for a M35A2, but i found out that a local farmer has 2
> CCKW's,
> > (I think they are 1953's), model XM211. So, I am looking for some
> > information about them. I have heard that the transmissions and or
> transfer
> > cases are prone to failure. Is there truth to this? I am pretty sure it
> has
> > a 302 inline 6 cylinder. One thing i was thinking about, is it practical
> to
> > throw something like a small block chevy 305 in there? I have one lying
> > around i could pop in there if it would work. I might be able to get it
> for
> > cheep, so i guess i am also asking would it cost more in the long run
> > because of transmission failure, etc. Also, i dont know what kind of
> > mechanism engages the fron end. thanks a lot for any help, as usual i am
> > asking tons of questions!!
> >
> > Thanks again,
> >
> > Caleb
> >
> >
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