1940 Cab 11 C8 Wireless restoration.
I put the C8 in the shop the other day and got started dismantling her. The truck has very few miles on it and shows no signs of wear. It looks like most of it will just need cleaning up etc. The spring bushings, king pins and steering knuckles are all tight. The head was off the motor for 30 plus years so I found one that just needs a ring job and possibly a few shims removed.
The main differences I've seen between the military and civvy motors are:
The crank pulley is wider on the military engine and the bolt holes for pulling the hub are 7/16 instead of 3/8.
The military uses a roller pilot bearing where the civvy uses a bushing.
The military engine uses positive crankcase ventilation.
The oil pan is the same as on the civvy 2 ton.
The bell housings are different but the clutch and flywheel are the same.
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Last edited by cletrac (RIP); 19-01-07 at 22:35.
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