From: David Cole (DavidCole@tk7.net)
Date: Sat Mar 20 2004 - 11:46:50 PST
What did they do on the M35A3 version? Did they move the engine forward?
Dave
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On Sat, 20 Mar 2004 9:52:33 -0600, <rcakitty@verizon.net> wrote:
> Yes,Grant,that's correct on the LDT 465-1D/3000 hook up. On your
> automatic quest,please be aware of two things: ANY medium duty truck
> automatic that I am familiar with is longer than the Spicer 3000
> and,therefore, will reguire relocation of the T-Case and driveshaft
> alterations - - AND the Spicer 3000 that we get with our multi-fuel
> deuces is already an overdrive(in 5th) box so the auto you mention won't
> GAIN that feature for you. Not meaning to pour water on your parade,just
> FYI. RCA D - - ,it's already over 50!!!
>>
>> From: Grant Stockly <grant@stockly.com>
>> Date: 2004/03/19 Fri PM 09:11:04 CST
>> To: rcakitty@verizon.net, Military Vehicles Mailing List <mil-veh@mil-
>> veh.org>
>> Subject: Re: [MV] Deuce M35A2 Engine/Trans Adapter Plate?
>>
>> At 08:26 PM 2/1/2004, you wrote:
>> >As I posted earlier, the Spicer 3000 series transmissions used in the
>> M-35 >series trucks are only available with an SAE #3 bellhousing
>> whereas the >Multifuel engines(be they 2 1/2 or 5 ton) are equipped with
>> an SAE #2 >bellhousing hence the need of the adapter on the duece. And,
>> by the way, >the 5 ton does NOT use an adapter between the engine and
>> the transmission >NOT even the Cummins NHC-250 in the 800 series trucks
>> as was posted here >earlier!! Robert Anderson 2/1
>>
>> Okay, I just want to make sure I've got this down. The Spicer 3053
>> needs a #3, the multifuel LDT-465-1D in my m35a2 has a #2 and needs an
>> adaptor to connect to the smaller #3 pattern on the transmission?
>>
>> Just have to make sure. I've been hunting real hard for automatic
>> transmissions. I think I've found a Allison 6 speed with overdrive
>> thats decent. But I am also a world class tire kicker as far as ideas
>> go. ;) the Allison's .71:1 overdrive wouldn't be that bad either. ;)
>>
>> Grant
>>
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-- Dave
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