spicer – The Museum by Samuel Premkumar

Spicer Model 44 Axles

Spicer supplied Model 44 front and rear axles to Willys. These axles were of Salisbury design – a Gear carrier with a central “pumpkin” and two hollow shafts pressed in on either side. These axles came in multiple final drive ratios – 4.27, 4.88, 5.38 and 5.88. A 3.73 ratio was introduced much later forContinue reading “Spicer Model 44 Axles”

Spicer T18 Transfer Case

Spicer supplied T18 Transfer Case to Willys. This transfer case was of 2-speed design and had a high gear (1 : 1) and a low gear (2.46 : 1) ratio. These transfer cases were fitted on all 4WD versions of CJ2A, CJ3A, CJ3B, CJ4, CJ4A, Station Wagon, FC150, FC160, FC260, CJ500D, NC670. It is stillContinue reading “Spicer T18 Transfer Case”

Anatomy of a CJ 3B

The CJ 3B was the first mass produced Jeep in India by Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. The CJ 3B was in production till the early 1990s. CJ means “Civilian Jeep” and was extensively used by Government departments, Military apart from common people. Below is a restored version of a CJ3B, preserved at the Service TrainingContinue reading “Anatomy of a CJ 3B”