Re: [MV] Why the Deuce M35A2 Engine/Trans Adapter Plate?

From: rcakitty@verizon.net
Date: Fri Jan 30 2004 - 15:52:39 PST


It makes up the space between the SAE #2 Engine bellhousing and the #3 transmission bellhousing. The 5-ton Multifuel engine uses the same bellhousing as the duece but the larger trans on the 5-ton has a #2 bell so doesn't need the 'adapter'. Robert Anderson 1/30
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> From: Jim Newton <jnewton@laurel.com>
> Date: 2004/01/30 Fri PM 02:58:13 CST
> To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
> Subject: [MV] Why the Deuce M35A2 Engine/Trans Adapter Plate?
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> Hi Listers...
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> I was under my multifuel deuce yesterday. I never noticed before, but
> there is an adapter plate between the engine and transmission.
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> Why wasn't the transmission designed to bolt directly to the engine?
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> Thanks!
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> Jim "Ike" Newton
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> o 1984 M1007 CUCV Military Suburban
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> o 1971 M35A2 Military Troop/Cargo Truck "Deuce and a Half"
> 478 CID Turbo-Diesel Multi-Fuel Engine
> Air Shift Front Axle
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