How do you engage the front wheel drive on 1950's CCKW? - Steel Soldiers::Military Vehicles Supersite

JohnnyReb · 02-20-2009, 17:37

Did a search but could not find the answer. How do you engage the front wheel drive? Looking at a 1952 CCKW and will need the front drive. Is it full time? sprag? lever?
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JR

JeepMan · 02-20-2009, 17:53

Should be one of the levers to the right of the shifter. One engages the 4X4
and the other is 4H/Nuetral/Lo range. Unless your looking at one without the front axle, (CCW), those levers should be there.

armytruck63 · 02-20-2009, 18:22

If the truck is a '50's GMC with the automatic transmission, it has a sprag clutch for engaging the front axle.

JohnnyReb · 02-20-2009, 18:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by armytruck63

If the truck is a '50's GMC with the automatic transmission, it has a sprag clutch for engaging the front axle.

'52 Jimmy with auto.... therefore sprag? Answers my question. Truck not for me.
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Lifer · 02-21-2009, 08:42

A "sprag" clutch should not be a deterrent factor if it's in good shape. The front axle is disengaged during 99+% of operations anyway, and the t-case is never engaged/disengaged while the vehicle is in motion, so it shouldn't be a problem at all. If the truck meets your requirements in all other areas, why turn it down for that?

M725 · 02-21-2009, 08:45

Yea