Dodge M37

File:M37big.jpg Dodge M37 Specifications

¾ ton Cargo Truck (Cross Country Rating, 1 ton Highway Rating)

Engine

Model...T245 Dodge

Type..."L" Head, 6 Cylinder

Horsepower...BHP-78at 3200 RPM

Displacement...230.2 cu. in.

Bore...3 1/4" Stroke...4 5/8"

Oil Capacity...6 qt.

Radiator Capacity...25 qt.

Clutch

Borg & Beck...Model 11828 10"

Single Plate Dry Disc

Fuel System

Carter Carburetor...Model ETW-1 Down Draft

25 Gallon 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 Sq. In

Steering

Gemmer Model B-60...Worm and Sector Type

Wheelbase

Cargo Model M37...112" Command Model M42...112"

Ambulance Model M43...126" Tele. Maint. Model V41...126"

Weight

M37 w/o Winch...5687 lbs., M37 w/w5987 lbs.

Tire Size

9.00 x 16 - 8 ply Non-Directional Military

Highway

Speed 55 MPH, Range 150 miles (6mpg)

Winch

Braden LU-4, PTO operated, 7500lb capacity (250’ 7/16" wire rope – 10’ chain w/hook)

Torque Specifications (p124 of TM 9-1840A, Ordnance Maintenance Engine (Dodge Model T-245) Clutch (Borg and Beck Model 11828)main bearing cap screws, 80-85 lb-ft, connecting rod hex nuts, 45-50 lb-ft, cylinder head bolts, 65-70 lb-ft, cranking jaw, 110 lb-ft minimum, intake and exhaust manifold stud nuts 15-20 lb-ft