From: Bjorn Brandstedt (super_deuce@hotmail.com)
Date: Sun Nov 03 2002 - 05:33:52 PST
The speedometer adapter for duals has a gear ratio of 0.167:1 and it's part
number is 2520-00-562-0421. The one for single 1100 tires has a gear ratio
of 0.200:1 with the part number 2520-00-404-3098.
I have not found a source for the needed adapter, but the best advice I got
was to try a "performance shop" where they could custom make one. I havn't
done that myself yet, so you are on your own.
Cheers,
Bjorn
>From: dan doig <opm@sympatico.ca>
>Reply-To: opm@sympatico.ca
>To: Bjorn Brandstedt <super_deuce@hotmail.com>
>CC: " (Military Vehicles Mailing List)" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
>Subject: Re: [MV] single wheel duece
>Date: Sun, 03 Nov 2002 00:34:21 -0500
>
>good reading , What do i do about getting the speedo to read the proper
>speed .
>I now run 12.5 by 20 tires aprox 41.5" high . Is there a different gear in
>the
>trany I could change .
>
>Bjorn Brandstedt wrote:
>
> > Rick,
> > To begin with, I may refer you to two articles in Military Vehicles
>Magazine
> > that address the single rear wheels subject. The May/June, 2000 issue
> > explains how the conversion is done by flipping the hubs over (The title
> > states that the single configuration is more stable, which is not
>correct,
> > by the way) and the October, 2001 issue, which covers the driving on
>slopes
> > abilities of the deuce with duals and singles.
> >
> > If, or when, you convert to singles, get the wheels that will give you a
> > wider track width instead of using the same wheels that you have now.
>With
> > those wheels your track width will be 72 inches front and rear compared
>to
> > 68 (front) and 81 (rear) with duals.
> >
> > The theoretical tip-over angle for the dual configuration is 47 degrees
>(not
> > %) and for the singles configuration it is 40 degrees. That is for an
>empty
> > vehicle in both cases.
> > The recommended maximum slope for both vehicles is about 18 degrees
>(30%).
> >
> > Your ground clearance will increase by two inches.
> >
> > Driving empty, you will have slightly less traction in the rear due to
>the
> > reduction of weight (about 300 lb).
> >
> > Because of a narrower track width you will experience a slightly tighter
> > turning radius. On grass I measured a reduction in curb-to-curb turning
> > circle of 15 feet, but it depends on traction a lot.
> > The vehicle will have less of a tendency to "snowplow" on slippery
>surfaces.
> >
> > Traction in mud or snow is improved when all wheels are in line.
> >
> > Using chains gives you a tremendous amount of confidence when driving in
> > snow or mud. I highly recommend that they are used. Driving in 12 inches
>of
> > snow on a 20% incline is no problem at all with chains installed. Tire
> > pressure is kept at highway pressure when using chains, no need to air
>down.
> >
> > With singles, it is wise to carry a spare, something I never worried
>about
> > with the duals, although the 1100 hundred tires are 12 ply vs the 900's
> > ,which are 8 ply.
> >
> > This is a summary of pros and cons of the singles configuration. I have
>been
> > driving with singles for about 3 years now and I'm still using the
>900x20
> > tires. Getting good 1100x20 tires with chains and a speedometer adapter
>is
> > in my less urgent section of the to-do list.
> >
> > If you have any further questions, please let me know.
> >
> > Have a great day!
> >
> > Bjorn
> >
> > >From: Rick Welker <rickw_17030@yahoo.com>
> > >To: <mil-veh@mil-veh.org> (Military Vehicles Mailing List)
> > >Subject: [MV] single wheel duece
> > >Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2002 07:03:38 -0800 (PST)
> > >
> > >Ok guys, Does anyone have any driving experience with
> > >single wheel duece's? I'm looking to put on 1100x20
> > >military treads on my "working" duece. Truck has a
> > >cargo bed dump and snow plow. How do they handle with
> > >a load on? Just looking at pictures, it would seem
> > >they are unstable, which I don't want, and therefore
> > >would stick with dual 900x20's. I'm looking for a
> > >bit more speed and better traction in the snow which
> > >the single's would give. Thanks, Rick
> > >
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