Posted by Vaughn [108.68.90.27] on Wednesday, January 08, 2014 at 21:44:35 :
In Reply to: need info on a V-8 conversion kit for a 47 PW posted by Ron in Indiana [50.106.80.184] on Wednesday, January 08, 2014 at 20:23:48 :
An alternative
MARS(Military Acquisition Restoration & Supply) offers a product called the 'Hercules Diesel Re power Kit'. The information indicates that the kit is designed to re power the 3/4 ton M37 & M43 trucks, the 1 ton M601, the 1 1/4 ton M880, M715, & M725.
The kit consists of a DT3.7 turbo-charged four cylinder diesel engine with 4.89 gears(front and rear). It is a drop-in replacement requiring no drive train or chassis modifications. The engine generates 108 horsepower at 2800 rpm's. There is also an optional system that generates 125 horsepower for the M37.
With the diesel engine and higher speed differential gears, the trucks are reportedly capable of 70mph (including uphill), with a fuel mileage of 18-24 mpg.
The kit includes every part needed for the conversion(down to the front and rear engine mounts, front axle lift kit, pressure plate, clutch disc & dust shield, fuel transfer pump, fuel filter/water separator with electric heater and dashboard indicator warning light, ether starting aid, fan and fan spacer, belts and hoses, after-cooler and piping(125 horse power unit), air filter, vacuum and air piping, 24V windshield wipers with arms and blades, all wires, terminals, and tie wraps for existing wire harness, muffler, exhaust pipe and tail pipe, all clamps and hangers, parts book, instructions, and wiring diagram.
For more information, contact Paul Caudell at:
• MARS(Military Acquisition Restoration & Supply)
• 4712 W. Yellowwood Road
• Nashville IN 47448
• (812)988-2330 Phone
• (812)333-3082 Fax