| For Sale 1954 Dodge Powerwagon. Runs Great. The truck is in front of the station if you would like to see. Sold as is.Asking Price is $7500. For more information Contact Chief Engineer Chuck Doyle at 443-398-4080 or cdoyle@gambervfd.org .
29577 Miles
Have parts and repair books that will go with it to.
New brakes completely about 2005 even the steel lines and hose's
Fiberglass top in 2007
fire co. has owned it since 1977
Heater system w/defrost
vac wipers
Dodge M37 Specifications (as supplied to US Armed Forces)
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
Converted to a 12V system APROX 1989 for Gamber fire co..
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 |
