All Wheel Drive ?

[Mike Cecil]

I think the White M3A1 Scout Car 4x4 was full time FWD?

The MH compensator system in the transfer case that you mention, Jack, appears to have been standard on MH conversions - it is included in the January 1939 manual I have (front cover in a previous post). The Aust Dingo Scout Car also included it, and it is referred to in the handbook for that vehicle.

I'm pretty sure the FWD Model B of WW1 was selectable 4x2 or 4x4 with a high-low range selection as well. A cab lever engaged the front drive shaft into the transfer case: been a while since I had a good look at one, though, so the memory may have failed!

Mike

[lynx42]

Originally Posted by Mike Cecil

I think the White M3A1 Scout Car 4x4 was full time FWD?

The MH compensator system in the transfer case that you mention, Jack, appears to have been standard on MH conversions - it is included in the January 1939 manual I have (front cover in a previous post). The Aust Dingo Scout Car also included it, and it is referred to in the handbook for that vehicle.

I'm pretty sure the FWD Model B of WW1 was selectable 4x2 or 4x4 with a high-low range selection as well. A cab lever engaged the front drive shaft into the transfer case: been a while since I had a good look at one, though, so the memory may have failed!

Mike

Yes Mike, the M3A1 White Scout Car is in constant 4 wheel drive. The strain on the drive is colossal. I have backed into my garage and jacked up a wheel and unwound 3 or 4 inched of twist out of the drive.

The Dingo has the M-H 'J' series transfer case with a compensating gear which you have to engage to select 4 wheel drive reverse.

Of course, we all know that the Ferret, Saracen and Saladin also have all wheel drive at all times with just the diff to help compensate.

Regards Rick.