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What engine is in a 1948 Dodge Power Wagon?

The engine in a 1948 Dodge Power Wagon is a stock 230-cubic-inch L-head straight six that produces 95 horsepower.

What is special about Power Wagon?

The Power Wagon features off-road-tuned suspension, electronically locking differentials, an electronic sway bar disconnects, and a 12,000 lb winch.

How much does a 1948 Power Wagon weight?

8700 pounds
Most Power Wagons were equipped with heavier springs and larger wheels and tires to provide a Gross Vehicle Weight of 8700 pounds. This would have added several hundred pounds to the shipping weight.

How much horsepower does a 1948 Power Wagon have?

Despite its rugged looks and military reputation, this Power Wagon is quite underpowered by modern standards. Our example runs Chrysler’s tried-and-true 230ci flathead inline 6, making approximately 74 horsepower from the factory. This isn’t a fast truck, but it wasn’t designed to be.

What engine is in a 1947 Dodge Power Wagon?

The first generation Dodge Power Wagons were all fitted with the 3.7 litre flathead inline-6 (230 cubic inch), it wasn’t a particularly advanced or economical engine, but it was relatively easy to fix and tough enough to be reliable despite its oftentimes difficult life.

What engine is in a 1946 Dodge Power Wagon?

Dodge used two different engines in the Power Wagons between the years of 1946 and 1968. The 230ci Flat Head 6 was used from 1946 until 1960 and the 251ci Flat Head 6 was used from 1961 onwards.

What is the difference between a Ram 2500 and a Power Wagon?

In short, the 2,500 Rebel is more heavy-duty truck than rock crawler. For instance, that’s firmer coil over springs at the rear, which makes for stronger towing. About 16,000 pounds versus only about 10,000 pounds for the Power Wagon. The Power Wagon softer springs granted greater wheel articulation off road.

What is so special about the Ram Power Wagon?

Special features of the Power Wagon include: Electronically controlled locking differentials (front and rear) Electronically disconnecting front sway bar. Integrated 12,000 lb electric Warn winch.

What is special about the Power Wagon?

Special features of the Power Wagon include: Electronically controlled locking differentials (front and rear) Electronically disconnecting front sway bar. Integrated 12,000 lb electric Warn winch.

What was the top speed of the 1946 Power Wagon?

about 50 mph
Rear axle choice was limited to either a 5.83 or 4.89 final drive ratio — perfect for hauling heavy loads or pulling a plow through the field, but a handicap on the highway, where the top speed was only about 50 mph. The one-ton Power Wagon’s maximum gross vehicle weight rating was 8,700 pounds.

What engine is in a Power Wagon?

6.4L HEMI® V8
6.4L HEMI® V8 ENGINE.

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