M35A2 Horsepower question

[panzerjunky]

Hello Again
I was reading M35A2 specs on some google supplied web site and it stated that the M35A2 was a 478 CID engine with 170 to 427 Horsepower depending on fuel.
Does this sound right and why such a huge variation in HP over fuel type.
Thanks Jerry

 

[gimpyrobb]

No way. 130hp for a deuce motor(multifuel), 180 for a 5ton multifuel.

 

[2Deuces wild]

420 HP only if you dropped it from a plane with a rocket engine straped to the rear.

 

[crazyplowboy]

 

[panzerjunky]

Deuce horsepower

No way. 130hp for a deuce motor(multifuel), 180 for a 5ton multifuel.

I was of the 130 hp opinion just wondering what they were burning to get 427... crack?
Thanks 2 deuces wild I think you are right .
Take care
Jerry

 

[scooter01922]

Maybe someone mis read that, there is a 427 multi. It was the orginal multi fuel engine and the 465 is a later model developed from it.

 

[frodobaggins]

my data plate says 134 hp

 

[11Echo]

The engine ID Plate on my 1974 says 140 and the plate on the 1987 repower in my 1970 truck states 134.

 

[LanceRobson]

The 1988 edition of the A2 TM shows either 134 or 135 HP, I can't remember which up to 140HP.

Did you get a copy of the TM or download it yet?

Lance

Lance

 

[GoHot229]

I think Scooter has it, and the likely confusion thay followed on what you heard. You can however 'turn' up the injector pump and get some, but that is advised for someone with a bit of Deuce time and knowledge under their belt, you could cause damage if done incorrectly, but yea, you can get a bit more. Another thing simmilar to what Scooter mentioned, the confusion might have been Horse Power verses Torque, which is approaching, ? or in the fours.

 

[SuperJoe]

well it seems very close numbers to the hp rating. what about torque rating of the similar motors

 

[avengeusa]

420 HP only if you dropped it from a plane with a rocket engine straped to the rear.

that was funny, i almost choked

 

[Westech]

 

[yeager1]

There are several versions of the multi-fuel. Power ratings are as follows:
Power Output:
LDT: 134 hp-330 lbs/ft
LDS: 180 hp-440 lbs/ft
210 version: 210 hp- 515 lbs/ft
The 210hp versions were used in several less common military vehicles (although some sources claim 205-215hp).