MLU FORUM  

Go Back   MLU FORUM > MILITARY VEHICLES > The Softskin Forum

Notices

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 10-06-09, 00:47
hrpearce's Avatar
hrpearce hrpearce is offline
WO8 C15A 142736
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Batlow Road near the Cow & Calf
Posts: 1,958
Default

Taken from MB-C2 the diff ratios were different for the different rim sizes;
C-8A 5.42 to 1, C-15 6.17 to 1, C-15A 6.5 to 1, all others as mentioned 7.16 to 1.
__________________
Robert Pearce.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 10-06-09, 15:54
Phil Waterman Phil Waterman is offline
Moderator
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Temple, New Hampshire, USA
Posts: 3,929
Default What is the interchange on differentials

As I don't have a full set of parts books so I can't confirm which Differential Carriers are interchangeable.

I do have the HUP and C60L 3Ton parts books and a quick check makes it look like not only are the Differential Carriers different numbers as well as different ratios. Also note that there are two different ratios listed for HUPs 7-38 vs. 6-37 which are not listed in the MB-C2 or MB-C1.

Cheers Phil
__________________
Phil Waterman
`41 C60L Pattern 12
`42 C60S Radio Pattern 13
`45 HUP
http://canadianmilitarypattern.com/
New e-mail Philip@canadianmilitarypattern.com
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 10-06-09, 17:18
huxley's Avatar
huxley huxley is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 20
Default All Good Info

All good info... thanks to all.

I have a business contact who is going to do a on-the-ground inspection of the truck for me. (I live 8 hours away..., he lives 25 minutes from the seller.)

Any problems in particular he should look for?

Thanks again!

H
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 10-06-09, 18:37
Grant Bowker Grant Bowker is online now
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Posts: 2,321
Default

Rust in general - surface rust isn't the big problem, rot through of complex sections like the windshield frames is worse. Are there obvious missing parts? Are hard to find parts like the original mirrors (rectangular, slightly convex) present. Getting a spare wheel/tire (crazy small thing here - are all of the nuts present that hold the wheel halves together present? (they are an odd thread)) and any cargo body parts that can be used as a pattern is a bonus. What about the small lights on the front fenders and for tail lights (also rear axle convoy lamp) about half the length of a super fat cigar tube. Are there proper seat frames in the truck? What about the internal engine cover (doghouse)? Are there data and shift pattern plates present (total 4?)? What shape is the steering wheel in? The wood ones similar to CCKW/DUKW have been $200+ on eBay lately. The rubber ones for the Ford may be easier to find than the Chev, I don't know about this. Is there a condensation container for the radiator (on Ford over the frame rail to the left of the engine)?
Some of these things can be bought NOS or reproduction, but it adds to the cost.

Last edited by Grant Bowker; 10-06-09 at 21:37. Reason: edited to fix spelling - too much hurry, not enough revision
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 10-06-09, 20:23
huxley's Avatar
huxley huxley is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 20
Default A good accounting!

Sounds like a very good accounting of problem parts/areas.

If other have suggestions please chime in as well.

Cheers!

H
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 26-06-09, 18:56
huxley's Avatar
huxley huxley is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 20
Default Update

I found out a business associate lives about 20 minutes away from the truck... so I gave him the list of what to look for and some of the background on the truck I have accumulated from this board and other resources.

He promises to take lots of pics and get some on-the-ground intel on the truck soon.

It appears the owner is in no hurry... so I guess I can take my time and proceed with caution.

Hopefully I will have the gen soon... H
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT +2. The time now is 16:00.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright © Maple Leaf Up, 2003-2016