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Here's another answer, Jim. Just take a little turn around the block with
your Saracen, then hop into the M-37! It will seem like a sports car!
Also, FYI, after 650 miles (since Dec. 27, 1999)I rechecked the torque
converter in the Ferret - no fluid change whatsoever. Right up to the bottom
of the check plug, and nice and clean. I don't think these things get nasty
unless they are abused through overheating.
Ian Wallace
1960 Mk 2/3 Ferret, making the car show circuit
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> Subject: [MV] Making an M-37/M-43 go faster??
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> Ok, laugh if you will...... I'm the proud, new owner of an M-43
> ambulance (Canadian), with the 251 engine. It's a little, uh, slow.
> Looks like a person needs to just leave it totally stock, or wind up
> doing lots of stuff to it, but don't try to tweek it just a little.
> If I put a different motor in it, it will go faster. Now, how do I
> stop it? I put better brakes on it, or power assist brakes. Now, how do
> I get the military tires to not skid? Civvy tires. Ah! Put different
> gears in the rear differential! No, then they won't match the front
> gears and 4WD would be impossible, without changing THOSE gears, as
> well. $$$$$$$!
> This vehicle is dual purpose. It is my truck, as well as a
> collectable. Hence, every mod must be easily reversable. Any ideas out
> there for some relatively easy mod that can bump the speed up a bit?
> 3000rpm gives about 52 mph or so. 40 mph sure sounds better on the
> engine, though.
> Anyone ever hear of an overdrive box that could be fit to it? Jim
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