Were to find out more information

[Monty]

I just purchased a 1958 5ton, gas engine with a 4 speed. Were can I locate more information about it? Are the gas engines worth keeping or should (could) it be converted over to diesel?
Thanks for any and all help anyone can give.
Ser# M543364 Date Dec. 58 this is what I was told was on the data plate.
Chad.

 

[papercu]

truck

Well that depend on what you plan to do with it, work or fun?
If the gas was running good and you don't mind 4 mpg (if you are lucky) I would keep it.
The diesel made for that truck is only a little better at 5 mpg but it will then sound like a real truck. Wayne

 

[acetomatoco]

RE: truck

If your truck only has a 4 speed tranny you are not dealing with original equipment. Your data plate indicates it is an early M54, built with a Continental 6602 gas engine and a 5 speed Spicer transmission and a two speed transfer case... There is more information available for that truck than you could read in a lifetime... Start with all the Manuals for the G744 ...you can buy them at Portrayal Press... The series TM 9-2320-211 manuals are what you need to be studying.. All the parts you need are just down the road in Akron OH... Sam Winer Motors...

 

[Monty]

RE: truck

Thanks for the information, I have yet to get it home and I'm going off what information was in the ad, once it's here I'll verifiy the information is correct I'll post again.

 

[clinto]

RE: truck

I think it goes without saying we want to see some pics of your truck!!

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