Posted by Fixerupper on August 31, 2009 at 07:14:34 from (66.43.238.99):
It's called an M4 High Speed Tractor, made by Allis Chalmers, and it was used during WW2 to pull the 105,155,and 240 MM guns, along with any other big trailer that needed to be lugged around.
Engine is a 817 cu.in. Waukeshaw six cylinder gas with two downdraft carbs. The engine is locked up but I do have another freshly overhauled engine ready to drop in when the time comes.
Powertrain consists of engine, clutch,a little short drive shaft that goes to a torque converter and at the end of the line is a transaxle with a four speed gear tranny. The engine sits mid-ship and the flywheel faces to the front because the front axle drives the track. In the rear there's a 30,000 lb winch. It does have a complete air brake system but it's only for trailers that have air brakes. The tractor itself just has the manual steering levers for brakes. There's a separate foot pedal for the air trailer brakes plus a hand brake. It's also set up for electric trailer brakes.
The vehicle looks a little intimidating but it's really kind of easy to work on. The biggest problem I've had is squeezing my 6'2" frame through the side doors.
When I started on it, none of the controls and levers would move but they freed up with a little gentle coaxing with a vise grip and some heat. The ammo box that sits in the back isn't there, but the owner does have his sights on one. I do have three shop manuals and one parts manual to go by so that's a big help but if some of you old military guys want to chime in on this, go ahead. The owner wants it done by next summer for our local threshing show cause they're featuring Allis. Jim
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