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    WC-51: What to look for...

    Sorry to hear that, Man but it happens. Look on the bright side, now you can save up a little more money, arm your self with knowledge and when the right MV comes along, you'll be able to jump on it, & know what to look for. I cut my MV teath on Dodges so I've always been partial to them. They...
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    WC-51: What to look for...

    Here's another good link for you. Lots of info In fact, the owner of this link, posts on here. 1953 Dodge M37 Matt
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    WC-51: What to look for...

    Honestly how I Itell is I look for where it is embossed on the block. My WC51 had the engine out of it's big brother, the WC62 (T-223). I think the T215 was used in the 1/2 tons but am not 100% sure about that. As for fitting a diesel engine, here's some links for you; 1953 Dodge M37...
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    WC-51: What to look for...

    That isn't a WC51. It's a 50's/60's Dodge M37. The WC's replacement. Had a similar (almost identical) engine in it to the WC51, 230 flat head 6 cylinder T-245. 4sp gear box & the added advantage of a 2sp T-case. gearing was 5:83 They were a heavy truck at roughly 5700 lbs. It will be a little...
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    WC-51: What to look for...

    I guess it would depend on what your ultimate intentions are. If you plan to "repower" it with a powerpack other then original then the condition of the drive line isn't as important as if you were going to put it back as original as possible. Commonly missing & some...
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