The high/low range is in the tranny. It is almost identical to the 1940's Caddy
tranny used in the M5 Stuart tank. The main exception being the high/low
reduction. If you are familiar with what a typical auto tranny looks like, you
will notice the very obvious reduction unit on the back of the M211 tranny.
The xfer case has the same odd shape that the WW2 CCKW banjo xfer uses.
Again, if you have seen one of these, you will remember this odd shape. I
believe that based upon this odd shape, that the CCKW xfer will fit. Using the
CCKW xfer in the conversion allows you to have real in/out of the front axle
drive controlled by you and it gives you the high/low range that you will lose
if you just replace the auto tranny with something else.
RE engine size/hp:
The WW2 Chevy's were notorious for breaking axles. With the M211, you have
double the number of axles to spread the load over. I believe that the M211
axles are pretty much the same as the WW2 CCKW's and Chevy's with the exception
of the actual drive flange connected to the wheel hub.
Steve
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