Military Vehicles, February 1997,: Hercules Diesel Repower Kit

Hercules Diesel Repower Kit

RKiser8375@aol.com
Tue, 4 Feb 1997 04:48:08 -0500 (EST)

I received a significant response to my question about the diesel engine
conversion kit for Dodge 3/4 ton trucks, so I will post what I have learned.
(FYI - I have not seen or tested the following product and am not affiliated
in any way the the company selling it. I am merely posting the information
because (1) I have been told by some close friends that it is definitely the
way to go if you want to add horsepower to your Power Wagon and (2) after
reading their literature, I believe that they may be on to something:

MARS(Military Aquisition Restoration & Supply) offers a product called the
'Hercules Diesel Repower Kit'. The information indicates that the kit is
designed to repower the 3/4 ton M37 & M43 trucks, the 1 ton M601, the 1 1/4
ton M880, M715, & M725.

The kit consists of a DT3.7 turbo-charged four cylinder diesel engine with
4.89 gears (front and rear). It is a drop-in replacement requiring no drive
train or chassis modifications. The engine generates 108 horsepower at 2800
rpm's. There is also an optional system that generates 125 horsepower for
the M37.

With the diesel engine and higher speed differential gears, the trucks are
reportedly capable of 70mph (including uphill), with a fuel mileage of 18-24
mpg.

The kit includes every part needed for the conversion(down to the front and
rear engine mounts, front axle lift kit, pressure plate, clutch disc & dust
shield, fuel transfer pump, fuel filter/water separator with electric heater
and dashboard indicator warning light, ether starting aid, fan and fan
spacer, belts and hoses, after-cooler and piping(125 horse power unit), air
filter, vacuum and air piping, 24V windshield wipers with arms and blades,
all wires, terminals, and tie wraps for existing wire harness, muffler,
exhaust pipe and tail pipe, all clamps and hangers, parts book, instructions,
and wiring diagram.

For more information, conact Paul Caudell at:

MARS(Military Aquisition Restoration & Supply)
4712 W. Yellowwood Road
Nashville IN 47448
(812)988-2330 Phone
(812)333-3082 Fax

Rob Kiser
rkiser8375@aol.com