Higher top speeds and better braking

[apbloom]

Our company has been in communication with a client who needs 100 trucks rebuilt from A2 models to "as close to" A3 models that is economically feasible. To that end, we have been researching two systems that will enhance the client's operations.

One is a dual-circuit service brake system, and the other is a transmission option that includes a kit of parts that would increase the 5th OD gear in the 3053 transmission from the stock 1:79 to 1:61.

As usual, the general hobbyists will benefit from the research that the "real" client will be paying for. If the project succeeds, we will be able to offer these two enhancements (along with the other stuff we continue to sell) to you folks on this Forum.

I would gladly be willing to hear any thoughts you all have on these ideas.

Arthur P. Bloom
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[Stretch44875]

Is this related to M35tom's overdrive upgrade for the 3053 transmission? (.79 fifth gear to .69 fifth gear) I'm sure some of us will be interested, any details yet?

Dennis

 

[area52]

Didn't the late Air Force deuces have the dual brake master system? Isn't that in the TM's somewhere?

Sound good to me.

 

[m-35tom]

the transmission upgrade has already been designed and tested. production has been the problem. also a deuce engine does not have enough power to support any more than .71 od, but that gives you plenty of speed. the prototype is running in my truck now.
see: .71 overdrive for M-35 and variants

 

[Firefighter294]

I would be very interested in adding these types of modification to my M109.

Hopefully "mass production" will reduce the cost associated, with these types of enhancements.

Regards,
Rick

 

[m-35tom]

mass production to US companies = many thousands of pieces, not hundreds, and certainly the 10 or 20 i want to start with.

 

[ETHOS]

looks like a nice upgrade, a little pricey, but really nice

 

[fabiodriven]

Wow. A higher overdrive would be great in my truck, and the power to pull that high gear is a non-issue for me (LDS 465 A1). Not sure how soon I could swing $1400 though.

 

[rockman]

Arthur glad to hear from you since the old forum is gone.

Bill

 

[m16ty]

You all wonder who bids on a bunch of trucks at once. Looks like I know who may be bidding on 100 of them .

Beware Arthur, There are those here that think you shouldn't be able to buy that many trucks .

 

[IMA944T]

If stock is 1.79 and you change it to 1.61 doesn't that lower top speed??

 

[rivired]

No cuz gear ratios get higher as they get numerically lower.

 

[gringeltaube]

If stock is 1.79 and you change it to 1.61 doesn't that lower top speed??

Mr. Bloom surely was referring to the stock 0.79:1 ratio (27% o.d.) changed to 0.61:1 (64% o.d.) which would increase top speed of a stock A2 about 29%, from 58mph to 75mph if .............

G.

 

[crazyplowboy]

gringeltaube where do you get all of your info? You are a wealth of information, almost like a Cranetruck, but in Uraguay.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Where?

Yahoo! Maps, Driving Directions, and Traffic

 

[crazyplowboy]

Thanks Gimp

 

[Lonesome715]

I cannot beleive this. I have been searching for this very solution.

 

[FreightTrain]

Only down side is if you push the truck much faster your going to fry wheel bearins,Pinion bearings,Transfer case bearings,carrier bearings........

 

[Lonesome715]

Only down side is if you push the truck much faster your going to fry wheel bearins,Pinion bearings,Transfer case bearings,carrier bearings........

For my application I do not have to worry about that. Plus, I know guys that run the same running gear in thier mud and trail trucks. They drive on the road at highway speeds with no issues. Not to mention some of them are running BIG power to them.

 

[cbvet]

In the 1950s &'60s we used to drive Studebakers & others at 100+ MPH, with no concern about our braking systems. (Or our tires, for that matter.)

Then we grew up & saw or experienced terrible accidents due to brake failure.

Dual-circuit brake systems have saved me from bad wrecks twice, so of course I would prefer them. The BIG question is will I come up with the money to add them?

It's like any other "insurance". How much can you afford?

Make an affordable setup & I'm in!

Eric
CBVET