1-ton rear end

[Guest M37Dodge]

I need a replacement ham/pumpkin. Apparently mine sat with water in it and the bearings got pitted.

So, if you have a spare differential, let me know condition, location, ratio 4.89 preferred (most common) and price.

BTW: the 1-ton differential should have a casting # ending in 241 facing the driver's side frame rail on the rear ham- it is removed by popping out the floating axles, disconnect the driveshaft, and take off the 12-14 (I forget #) nuts on the ham/pumpkin so it can pop out the front of the rear axle housing. It is like a Ford 9" or Mopar 8.75 ham style rear.

Thanks from PA.

-Drew M.

[oldmopar]

If you have to replace the rear you may want to look for something more highway friendly then the 4.89 .My 46 wd has a 4.3 not sure what the other ratios were for a pilot house but you can do better the 4.89 unless like your name says you have a m37 then I am not sure what you can use

[Guest M37Dodge]

5.83 was standard with 4.89 as an option. I run surplus 11.00 x 16 tires (42" high) so 4.89 is fine for me. Aftermarket (Richmond) make the rear in 4.89 also.

This rear was used from 1943-1958 in full floating 3/4-1 ton Dodge trucks (both 2wd and 4wd).

[Dodgeb4ya]

Every 1948-53 Dodge b1-2-3-4 1 ton I've owned /parted out is or was a 4.3. Power wagons are a lower ratio. 4.3 is a ok kinda road ratio. 3.9 which I have never been able to find would be great for a 1 ton. They are a real hard to find rear end.

Bob

[Don Coatney]

M37;

Where are you located? Your profile does not say much.

[Guest M37Dodge]

True, my profile says little. I'll add to it. I am assuming you wanted to knwo where in PA? Lancaster area - known for Amish, car shows (largest rod tod show in world (York PA) and largest antique car shows pre-1949 (Carlisle and Hershey in Fall) and chocolate factories.

[Don Coatney]

True, my profile says little. I'll add to it. I am assuming you wanted to knwo where in PA? Lancaster area - known for Amish, car shows (largest rod tod show in world (York PA) and largest antique car shows pre-1949 (Carlisle and Hershey in Fall) and chocolate factories.

So you live near Intercourse, Bird in Hand, and most importantly Dave "Grey Beard" Erb. Search the profiles for Grey Beard and contact him in New Holland, Pa. He can and will help you.

[Guest M37Dodge]

New Holland is not too far from me. I'm on the western side of the county.

[oldmopar]

here is a link to a m37 powertrain for sale in maryland

Ed

http://www.powerwagonadvertiser.com/forums/showthread.php?p=59487#post59487

[Guest M37Dodge]

The 241 casting diff is not rare. All M37's, flat fender power wagons, and WWII WC 3/4 and 1.5 tons after 1943 had them. However, the army trucks are geared 5.83 and nearly all PW had the same. I am trying to improve on mileage by finding a diff out of a civilian 2wd 1-ton, which had 4.89 as an option. My M37 has 11.00 x 16 XL tires to cut down rpms already. My 230 is out of a 1951 Coronet and has higher compression and hp than the T245 factory 230.