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From: GUYTOOL@aol.com
Date sent: Sun, 20 Aug 2000 13:52:54 EDT
Subject: [MV] M123 Ten Ton Truck Gasoline Engine Information Request
> I really don't belong on this list, but---
>
> I have been told that the M123 Ten Ton Tractor (2320-00-395-1875) had
> a very large gasoline V-8.
>
> I am an Antique Boat restorer. I need to find an engine to replace an
> 824 Cu. In. V-8 that Chris Craft made in the 1930's. It only had 250
> H.P., but apparently immense torque as it propelled a 10,000 lb. boat
> 38 feet long with 20 people in it to 30 MPH while turning approx 1700
> RPM through a 1 to 1 tranny.
>
> I have been told that the M123 had what might be a potential solution
> for me, but so far have been unable to get any specs anywhere on its
> engine.
>
> Hope someone out there can help me.
The engine is a Le Roi Model T-H844, 844 cubic inches, valve-in-
head V-8 engine which produces 286 hp at 2.600 rpm.
I donīt know the torque figures.
Hope this helps :-)
Have a nice day :-)
Henrik Teller
DK - 6270 Toender
http://www.armyvehicles.dk
(Danish Army Vehicles Homepage)
E-mail: webmaster@armyvehicles.dk
PGP-key available on request.
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