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  1. Oldfart

    upgrading the ldt

    Don't have my -2's running yet so all I know is what the TM says. A couple of guys on SS have these engines running and they might know.
  2. Oldfart

    upgrading the ldt

    LDS has differnt plumbing for the oil pump from LDT & LD. It is my assumption that is to provide for more oil (better cooling).
  3. Oldfart

    upgrading the ldt

    The LDS-2 was used with an allison 6 speed auto transmission. The engine and transmission were designed for the M657, XM756 and XM791 series of 5 ton trucks. I believe the -2 camshaft difference also allow a higher RPM. There are more differences to the -2 engine over the regular LDS, but those...
  4. Oldfart

    upgrading the ldt

    PDF at http://www.jatonkam35s.com/DeuceTechnicalManuals/LD-465Maint.Man.TM9-2815-210-34-2-1.pdf
  5. Oldfart

    upgrading the ldt

    Check out TM 9-2815-210-34-2-1 online. There are more differences than just the piston. Oil pumps are different and total oil flow is different. Most of the differences seem to be directed toward better lubrication and internal engine cooling. There are camshaft differences as well with the -2...
  6. Oldfart

    upgrading the ldt

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