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==External links== |
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[http://m37.crwdesigns.com M37 Restoration Site] |
[http://m37.crwdesigns.com M37 Restoration Site] |
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[http://www.garbee.net/~cabell/ 1953 M37] |
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More than 115,000 Dodge M37 pickup trucks were produced between 1951 and 1968. With many still running today, it is the second most popular military collector vehicle, next to Jeep.
Dodge M37 Specifications
¾ ton Cargo Truck (Cross Country Rating, 1 ton Highway Rating)
- Model: T245 Dodge
- Type: "L" Head, 6 cylinder
- Power: 78 bhp (58 kW) at 3200 rpm
- Displacement: 230.2 in³ (3,772 cm³)
- Bore: 3 1/4" (83 mm), Stroke: 4 5/8" (117 mm)
- Oil capacity: 6 US qt (5.7 L)
- Radiator capacity: 25 US qt (24 L)
Clutch
- Borg & Beck Model 11828 10" (254 mm) single plate dry disc
Fuel System
- Carter carburetor Model ETW-1 downdraft
- 25 US gallon (95 L) tank (vented through engine air intake for fording purposes)
Electrical
- Ignition, starting, lights, 24 volts
Transmission
- New Process Model 88950 (or NP420)
- 4 speed, Synchro-Shift in 3rd and 4th gear
Transfer Case
- New Process 88845 (or NP200)
- Ratio: High 1:1, low 1.96:1
- Twin lever operation, one for 4x4 or 4x2 selection, one for hi or low range
Drive Shaft
- MFG Universal Products
Axles
- Dodge Full Floating (hypoid), ratio 5.83:1
- Front Universal Drive New Process (tracta joint)
Brakes
- Wagner hydraulic drum
- Parking—external contracting band, 48 in² (310 cm²)
Steering
- Gemmer Model B-60, worm and sector type
Wheelbase
- Cargo Model M37: 112" (2.84 m), Command Model M42: 112" (2.84 m)
- Ambulance Model M43: 126" (3.20 m), Tele. Maint. Model V41: 126" (3.20 m)
Weight
- M37 without winch: 5,687 lb (2,580 kg), M37 with winch 5,987 lb (2,716 kg)
Tire Size
- 9.00 x 16 - 8 ply non-directional military
Highway
- Speed 55 mph (90 km/h), Range: 150 mi (240 km), 6 mpg US (39 L/100 km)
Winch
- Braden LU-4, PTO operated, 7500 lb (3,400 kg) capacity (250’ of 7/16" wire rope [75 m by 11 mm] – 10’ [3 m] chain with hook)
Torque Specifications
- Clutch (Borg and Beck Model 11828) main bearing cap screws, 80–85 lbf·ft (108–115 N·m), connecting rod hex nuts, 45–50 lbf·ft (61–68 N·m), cylinder head bolts, 65–70 lbf·ft N·m), cranking jaw, 110 lbf·ft (150 N·m) minimum, intake and exhaust manifold stud nuts 15ndash;20 lbf·ft (20–27 N·m). (TM 9-1840A, Ordnance Maintenance Engine (Dodge Model T-245, p. 124)