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
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
1953 Dodge M37 Specifications (as Modified)
¾ ton Cargo Truck (Cross Country Rating, 1 ton Highway Rating)
Engine
Model...4BT Cummins
Type: 4 stroke, 4 Cylinder turbo charged diesel
Horsepower...BHP-105at 2500 RPM, Torque… 286lb-ft at 1700 RPM
Displacement...239 cu. in. (3.9L)
Bore... 4.02" Stroke... 4.72" Compression Ratio… 17.5:1
Oil Capacity...10 qt. (oil pan sump cut down for installation, original capacity 12 qt.)
Radiator Capacity...25 qt.
Clutch
GM 11" Single Plate Dry Disc
Fuel System
Direct injection
Bosch VE rotary injection pump
25 Gallon Tank (vented through engine air intake for fording purposes)
Electrical
Ignition, Starting, Lights, Wipers, 12 volts
Transmission
Advance Adapters… Ranger III Overdrive (ratios 1:1 and 0.73:1)
New Process...Model 88950, 4 Speed, Synchro-Shift in 3rd and 4th gear
Transfer Case
New Process...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...4.88:1 with LockRite automatic lockers front and rear
Front Universal Drive...New Process (tracta joint)
Brakes
Wagner...rear Hydraulic drum
GM corporate…front hydraulic disc (from 1980 ¾ ton truck)
Parking- External Contracting Band...48 Sq. In
Steering
Gemmer Model B-60...Worm and Sector Type
Wheelbase
Cargo Model M37...112"
Weight
M37 w/w 6200lbs.
Tire Size
9.00 r 16 - Michelin XZL Radial Non-Directional Military
Highway
Max speed 73 MPH, Range 425 miles (17mpg at 60mph empty without bed canvas installed, 15mpg at 73mph)
Winch
Braden LU-4, PTO operated, 7500lb capacity (150’ 7/16" wire rope – 10’ chain w/hook)