In the august 2004 issue of Classic Military Vehicle one can read an interesting article about the german "Demag 1-ton Sd.Kfz half-track" ww2 vehicle.
It says that the prototype Dll-1 built in 1934 used a "BMW 315 six-cylinder engine, and driving the tracks via a four speed ZF gearbox and CLETRAC differential"
There are no info in the article if the production model also used the Cletrac differential.
Does anyone have any information about this?
It would be strange if the enemy provided parts for the Whermacht. Although one example of this is the Finnish army that bought 2000 Zündapp KS750 army motorcycles from the germans before they became enemies. They were in war with each other when delivery and payment was done! Payment was done through the swedish embassy according to my sources. They could buy no spare parts due to no contract.
This one is VERY interesting! I hope someone finds the answer. Are there any of these in museums somewhere?
I know there are some of these vehicles in the hands of private collectors in the USA. Maybe the Patton museum in Fort Knox has one.
I found the following info on Internet about the Demag: Gearbox: semi-automatic pre-selector Maybach Variorex SRG 102128 H, 7 forward, 3 back speeds, controlled differential.
Does not say if the controlled differential iisa Maybach or Cletrac.
IÃ,´ll try to find more info.
Erik
Here is a link (//http://www.clubhyper.com/reference/sdkfz10ph_1.htm) to a good photo page. I do not see a reference to a Cletrac differential, however.
I rebuilt the brake bands on my weasel last week.
Does this unit look like a Cletrac unit to you?
Before removal:
http://www.terrystoy.com/M29C/images/Weasel03-0033.jpg (http://www.terrystoy.com/M29C/images/Weasel03-0033.jpg)
Here are some pictures of the unit as removed:
http://www.terrystoy.com/M29C/images/Weasel06-0023.jpg (http://www.terrystoy.com/M29C/images/Weasel06-0023.jpg)
http://www.terrystoy.com/M29C/images/Weasel06-0024.jpg (http://www.terrystoy.com/M29C/images/Weasel06-0024.jpg)
The rear housing cleaned up:
http://www.terrystoy.com/M29C/images/Weasel7-0005.jpg (http://www.terrystoy.com/M29C/images/Weasel7-0005.jpg)
The old and new brake linings:
http://www.terrystoy.com/M29C/images/Weasel7-0001.jpg (http://www.terrystoy.com/M29C/images/Weasel7-0001.jpg)
Ready to install:
http://www.terrystoy.com/M29C/images/Weasel7-0002.jpg (http://www.terrystoy.com/M29C/images/Weasel7-0002.jpg)
http://www.terrystoy.com/M29C/images/Weasel7-0003.jpg (http://www.terrystoy.com/M29C/images/Weasel7-0003.jpg)
In place:
http://www.terrystoy.com/M29C/images/Weasel7-0014.jpg (http://www.terrystoy.com/M29C/images/Weasel7-0014.jpg)