Over the years, I've heard the HP rating of the T-245 engine in the M37 bantered around quite a bit. Some say it's rated at 78 HP, while others say it's 94 HP. I'm OK with either one, but I'd like to affirm which is actually correct.
I have a copy of the Army/Air Force TM 9-1840A technical manual, "ORDNANCE MAINTENANCE, ENGINE, (DODGE MODEL T-245), CLUTCH, (BORG AND BECK MODEL 11828," published in June, 1952.
![m37-tm-9-1840A-cover-smaller-image.jpg m37-tm-9-1840A-cover-smaller-image.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/681/681375-8eec49d7764cbca1c198f98246c8ae0d.jpg)
The information is listed as correct to 20 February, 1952. Following is an excerpt from page ii of the manual:
![m37-tm-9-1840A-p-ii-excerpt-smaller-image.jpg m37-tm-9-1840A-p-ii-excerpt-smaller-image.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/681/681373-be1170f47e786cd9809b94b2a306830e.jpg)
This manual is described as applicable to the M37, M42, M43, and V41. Following is an excerpt from page 1 of the manual:
![m37-tm-9-1840A-p-1-excerpt.jpg m37-tm-9-1840A-p-1-excerpt.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/681/681372-4c206f650a417eb92e28d947febc8330.jpg)
On page 8 of the manual, as shown below, it indicates that the brake horsepower rating (gross) is 94 HP:
![m37-tm-9-1840A-p-8-excerpt-hp-torque-smaller-image.jpg m37-tm-9-1840A-p-8-excerpt-hp-torque-smaller-image.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/681/681374-45b5c87bd1251792aaf0ec5e0e6529be.jpg)
So, is 94 HP correct?
If you think it's 78 HP, I'd like to know the official government or manufacturer documentation for that information as it applies to the T-245 as used in the M37, not just something someone wrote on their website or in an article, unless they name, or have a link to, the official source.
As mentioned, it doesn't matter all that much to me whether it's 78 or 94 HP; I just want to get it right.
Thanks.![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
I have a copy of the Army/Air Force TM 9-1840A technical manual, "ORDNANCE MAINTENANCE, ENGINE, (DODGE MODEL T-245), CLUTCH, (BORG AND BECK MODEL 11828," published in June, 1952.
![m37-tm-9-1840A-cover-smaller-image.jpg m37-tm-9-1840A-cover-smaller-image.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/681/681375-8eec49d7764cbca1c198f98246c8ae0d.jpg)
The information is listed as correct to 20 February, 1952. Following is an excerpt from page ii of the manual:
![m37-tm-9-1840A-p-ii-excerpt-smaller-image.jpg m37-tm-9-1840A-p-ii-excerpt-smaller-image.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/681/681373-be1170f47e786cd9809b94b2a306830e.jpg)
This manual is described as applicable to the M37, M42, M43, and V41. Following is an excerpt from page 1 of the manual:
![m37-tm-9-1840A-p-1-excerpt.jpg m37-tm-9-1840A-p-1-excerpt.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/681/681372-4c206f650a417eb92e28d947febc8330.jpg)
On page 8 of the manual, as shown below, it indicates that the brake horsepower rating (gross) is 94 HP:
![m37-tm-9-1840A-p-8-excerpt-hp-torque-smaller-image.jpg m37-tm-9-1840A-p-8-excerpt-hp-torque-smaller-image.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/681/681374-45b5c87bd1251792aaf0ec5e0e6529be.jpg)
So, is 94 HP correct?
If you think it's 78 HP, I'd like to know the official government or manufacturer documentation for that information as it applies to the T-245 as used in the M37, not just something someone wrote on their website or in an article, unless they name, or have a link to, the official source.
As mentioned, it doesn't matter all that much to me whether it's 78 or 94 HP; I just want to get it right.
Thanks.
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