SCWE (Special Cold Weather Equipment) Maintenance Manual

[m606paz]

Hi Boys

First time noticed about this starter lever...

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Any comments?

[Hanno Spoelstra]

New to me!

[Grant Bowker]

Is that location for the battery box normal on some versions of Ford? Based on Chevrolet cab 13s, I think that location would leave the passenger feeling cramped for space.

[Colin Alford]

The in-cab battery box and manually operated started are both features of the Special Cold Weather Equipment.

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[Hanno Spoelstra]

Thanks Colin, that makes sense

[m606paz]

Many thanks for your replys!

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Only these pics...

[Ian McColl]

I removed one of these starter levers from a late model 1944 / 1945 Ford F60L a number of years ago. There was not much left of the truck but it was apparent that it was an original piece of equipment. The truck had been professionally converted to look less military after it was surplussed. Essentially they just "rounded" out the sheet metal and sloped the windshield forward. I believe the companies name was Taylor and the trucks were referred to as a "Taylor Special." A number of them were purchased by Ontario Hydro for use on power lines.

[maple_leaf_eh]

Originally Posted by m606paz

More pics same Bulletin

I can't imagine how hot the cab would have been with a firebox and chimney inside! But, the design was probably recognizable enough to the troops who had to use it.

[Ed Storey]

Here are three photographs of a shroud and Evans Heating Unit from a cold weather test conducted at Camp Shilo during the winter of 1942-43.

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[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Ed Storey

Here are three photographs of a shroud and Evans Heating Unit from a cold weather test conducted at Camp Shilo during the winter of 1942-43.

Thanks Ed. This must be showing part of the Arcticized equipment, seeing the separate small gas tank and cab tarp which covered cab from the window level down as pointed out by Phil.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Warm air ducts being fitted to the front shells during manufacture:

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[Tony Smith]

The Chevrolet Major Assemblies Manual also shows that part of the Arcticized and Special Cold Weather Equipment was a different complete Rear Axle assembly, presumably fitted with modified Brakes that were less prone to freezing, or permit easier access to unfreeze frozen brakes.

Is there any mention of this in any of the supplementary manuals?

[Colin Alford]

Tony,

The difference between an axle “Used with Arcticized Equipment or Special Cold Weather Equipment” and an equivalent axle that is “Not used with Arcticized Equipment or Special Cold Weather Equipment” is limited to the wheel bearing lubricant.

Colin