M35A 2 versus M54A2 multifuel - Page 4 - Steel Soldiers::Military Vehicles Supersite

Recovry4x4 · 12-10-2008, 09:41

50 horsepower is probably why. The LDT is a deuce engine and detuned in comparison to the LDS which is a 5 tonner engine. Perhaps the owner mis-stated. I'd ask for a pic of the engine data plate.

PS, the LDS also has oil cooled pistons

gimpyrobb · 12-10-2008, 09:41

Well, thats the deuce motor. 130 hp compared to 180. It came from the factory with an lds. Have you driven it? Does it have good power? The ldt can be made to have similar performance, just don't know if it was updated.

alfa59 · 12-10-2008, 09:46

Hi,

Well thanks you make me sweating now ! I will ask the current owner to check for sure.
So in other words you recon not to take the M54A2 if it has the LDT 465-1C engine ?

What is de difference betnween the LDT 465 1- C and -D version - does it has something to do with the whistler turbo ?

gimpyrobb · 12-10-2008, 09:55

The dashes after the 465 indicate something with the build. I do not know what. I know they don't indicate which turbo you have. The only difference in the C or the D turbo is the C whistles more and the D build a tad more pressure. Like I said, the ldt can be beefed up to similar performance as the lds. Drive it and see what you think. Personally, I like the lds motors.

alfa59 · 12-10-2008, 10:06

Thanks
will have a word with the current owner !!
could be that he has changed the engine or the military did.
Will keep you posted
thanks
Chris (alfa59)

alfa59 · 12-16-2008, 11:14

Hi,
Got confirmation from the owner that the M54A2 has indeed the LDT 465 1C engine !!
Would there be any chance this has been original or later updated by the Military ?

Would that engine be OK in the 5 ton ....??
thanks
Chris (alfa59)

gimpyrobb · 12-16-2008, 11:17

If I were unable to drive the truck before purchase to verify it has good power, I'd be real leery. It could be something a simple as putting an LDS injection pump on, but with out knowing...