M35A2 Engine Question

[RedOctober]

I was reading engine specs at this website M-SERIES 2 1/2 TON TRUCK SPECS and i saw one that said bad engine. I was wondering what is so bad about this engine and how do you tell what you got. I believe mine is Hercules.

 

[gimpyrobb]

If it runs its good and if it doesn't, it aint.

 

[AceHigh]

Maybe they meant Bad***, just left the last 3 letters off!

 

[abh3]

Do some searching, there are many threads about the Multifuel perceptions, reality, etc. I don't like them, seems like every truck and engine I bought had a bad bottom end there for a while with mains not torqued right (finger-tight!!), oil pump idler gear broken off, just weird stuff but my dump truck Multi just goes on and on and on... They are what they are, mid-20th century technology aimed at a very particular use. Start with a decent one, don't abuse it too much and they will provide good service.

 

[clinto]

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/114377-post6.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/36022-lds-427-vs-ldt-465-terms-multifuel-ability.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/4332-flaw-lds-427-2-a.html

 

[rlwm211]

The engine referenced is the forerunner to the more prolific 465 a.k.a. the 427. Now there are many who dislike that engine and some who swear they are as good as the newer ones. I suppose it depends on your personal experience as opposed to any general opinion. While the "multifuel" capability is in question, the vast majority of those on the site burn diesel so it is less of an issue than it would seem.

Clinto posted a few links that will get you 'educated' on the topic....

RL

 

[glcaines]

I was reading engine specs at this website M-SERIES 2 1/2 TON TRUCK SPECS and i saw one that said bad engine. I was wondering what is so bad about this engine and how do you tell what you got. I believe mine is Hercules.

The author needs to add the M35A3 to the chart.