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Technical Specifications
Length:
138 5/8” (3,53 cm.)
Width:
60 7/8” (154,94 cm.)
Height: (Top Up):
69 3/4” (177,16 cm.)
Height:
(Maximum): 73 3/4” (187,325 cm.)
Ground Clearance: 9 5/16”
Tread (Front/Rear): 49 1/8”
Tire Size: 7.00-16
Fuel Capacity: 17 Gal.
Weight (Curb): 2,660 lb.
Electrical: 24 Volt
Transmission:
3 speed T-90
Transfer Case:
2 Speed Dana 18
Front Axle: Dana 25 (1952–1960)
or Dana 27 (1961–1971)
Wheelbase:
81” (205,74 cm.)
Other: 2-Piece Windshield, 24 Volt Electrical
Engine: 4-134 F Head “Hurricane” Motor (475) (All Years)
134.2 CID • 72 hp @ 4000 rpm
114 lb-ft torque • 6.9:1 compression
F-head
Passengers side of dash (stamped on data plate).
Stamped on a outcropping (boss) on the right front of the engine block behind the water pump.
Vehicle Identification
Main Identifying Characteristics:
Rounded front fenders, 2-piece windshield, top mounted wipers, 24 volt waterproof electrical system, black out lights, rear-mounted spare tire, recessed headlights, large 4 1/2" fuel filler on drivers side, large circular indention on the passenger side body panel for electrical hookup, machine gun mount, battery box on cowl under windshield, glove box located on drivers side dashboard, no tailgate.
Model Differences by Year:
1952-1960 Dana 25, 1961-1971 Dana 27. From 1952-1953 battery box is secured with 8 thumb screws, hinged front grille, freestanding radiator mount, front seam at 45 deg. angle. 1953 the battery box is secured with a latch strap, the grille is fixed with one large bolt at the bottom center, two support rods are added to radiator and firewall, the angled seam is replaced with a vertical seam.
