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Selected Dodge Power Wagon Specifications

  
  
This is a compilation of selected specs for Dodge Power Wagons ranging from the W100 through the W500, including the WM300 Power Wagon. The intent is to provide data representative of the years 1961 through perhaps 1968, pulled from various years of Dodge truck shop and parts manuals, Hollanders, Motors, and other odd manuals and literature, original and otherwise.

I've included specs on the D Series trucks of those years and weight range. This kind of info is invaluable in deciding what can be made to work with what. For instance, you've got a good drive train but the frame and body are shot. Will a D100 frame be as strong as a W200? Will the springs interchange? These specs will answer a lot of those questions.

Also, check out the incredible Fargo Power Wagon brochure, to the right. This baby has the best pictures and descriptions I have ever seen for most of the various implements available from the factory for use on Power Wagons.

Fargo Power Wagon brochure, with pictures of factory implements.

  
  Printable wiring diagram (128K) and turn signal (84K)
   wiring for mid 60's W100-W500's & D100-D600's.
Printable wiring diagram (75K) for mid 60's WM300.


  
  
 
  Engine
170-225-1 OHV
Slant Six

225-2 OHV
Slant Six

251 Flathead
Straight Six

318-1,3 OHV
Wide Block V8

   
Bore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Displacement (Cu. in.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compression Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Horsepower 1 (Brake) 1965-66, 170 . . .
    @ rpm                                    225 . .
                                   1967-68, 170 . . .
                                                   225 . .
                                    LA318-3 . . . . .
Torque 1 1965-66, 170 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
@ rpm                   225 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
              1967-68, 170 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
                              225 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
                              LA318-3 . . . . . . . . .
 Std 2      Minimum cranking speed . . . . .
Trans      Compression pressure . . . . . . .

               Max variation between cyls . . .
Auto 2     Minimum cranking speed . . . . .
Trans      Compression pressure . . . . . . .
               Max variation between cyls . . .
Firing Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Basic Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Recommended Governed
Speed Full Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.40 in.
170   3.12 in.
225   4.12 in.
170-225
170   8.5:1
225   8.4:1
88 @ 3600
127 @ 3900
101 @ 4000
140 @ 3900

136 @ 1600
201 @ 2000
145 @ 1600
215 @ 1600

150 rpm
130-160 psi

15 psi
130 rpm
110-140 psi
20 psi
1-5-3-6-2-4
2½° B.T.D.C.


3500 rpm
3.40 in.
-
4.12 in.
225
-
8.4:1
-
127 @ 3900
-
140 @ 3900

-
201 @ 2000
-
215 @ 1600

150 rpm
130-160 psi

15 psi
130 rpm
110-140 psi
20 psi
1-5-3-6-2-4
2½° B.T.D.C.


3500 rpm
3.437 in.
4.5 in.
-
250.6
7.0:1
-
115 @ 3600

125 @ 3600


207 @ 1600

216 @ 1600


150 rpm
115-145 psi

15 psi
-
-
-
1-5-3-6-2-4
5° B.T.D.C.


3200 rpm
3.91 in.
3.312 in.
-
318
-1 8.25:1   8.5 67-8
-3   7.50:1
-1   164 @ 3900
-3   165 @ 3900
-1   210 @ 4000
-3 202 @ 3900 '67
212 @ 4000 '68
-1   258 @ 2200
-3   260 @ 2200
-1   318 @ 2800
-3 288 @ 2400 '67
322 @ 2800 '68
100 rpm
-1   120-160 psi
-3     90-130 psi
20 psi
120 rpm
110-140 psi
20 psi
1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
-1   10° B.T.D.C.
-3 12½° B.T.D.C.

-1   3900 rpm
-3   3700 rpm
    Camshaft -
   
Bearing Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
End Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bearing Diameter (1) . . . . . . . . . . . .
                           (2) . . . . . . . . . . . .
                           (3) . . . . . . . . . . . .
                           (4) . . . . . . . . . . . .
                           (5) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Camshaft Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0.001-0.003 in.
-
2.0015 in.
1.9845 in.
1.9695 in.
1.9535 in.
-
Tooth Chain
0.001-0.003 in.
-
2.0015 in.
1.9845 in.
1.9695 in.
1.9535 in.
-
Roller Chain
0.002-0.004 in.
0.002-0.006 in.
2.0 in.
1.96 in.
1.93 in.
1.25 in.
-
Roller Chain
0.001-0.003 in.
0.002-0.006
2.000 x 0.86 in.
1.984 x 0.76 in.
1.969 x 0.76 in.
1.953 x 0.76 in.
1.5625 x 0.94 in.
-1   Silent Chain
-3   Roller Chain
    Connecting Rods -
   
Standard Bearing Clearance . . . . . .

Maximum Allowable . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maximum Out of Round . . . . . . . . .
Maximum Taper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
End Play (318, 2 Rods) . . . . . . . . . .
Bearing Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bearing Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bearing Material (Con. Rod) . . . . . .
0.0005-0.0015 in.

0.0025 in.
-
-
0.006-0.012 in.
2.187 in.

1.015 in.
Steel-Backed
Babbit
0.0005-0.0015 in.

0.0025 in.
-
-
0.006-0.012 in.
2.187 in.

1.015 in.
Bi-Metal

0.0005-0.0015 in.

0.0025 in.
-
-
0.006-0.011 in.
2.12 in.

1.08 in.
Steel-Backed
Babbit
-1 0.0005-0.0015"
-3  0.001-0.002 in.
0.003 in.
0.0005 in.
0.0005 in.
0.006-0.014 in.
-1 2.124-2.125 in.
-3 2.1235-2.1245"
-
-1 Steel-Backed
    Grid Type
-3   Tri-Metal
    Crankshaft -
   
Main Bearing Clearance . . . . . . . . .

Maximum Allowable . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maximum Out of Round . . . . . . . . .
Maximum Taper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bearing Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
End Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bearing Material (Main) . . . . . . . . . .


Vibration Damper . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0.0005-0.0015 in.

-
-
-
2.750 in.
0.0035-0.0085 in.
Steel-Backed


Yes
0.0005-0.0015 in.

-
-
-
2.750 in.
0.0035-0.0085 in.
Steel-Backed


Yes
0.0005-0.0015 in.

-
-
-
2.50 in.
0.003-0.007 in.
Steel-Backed


-
-1 0.0015-0.0015"?
-3  0.001-0.002 in.
0.003 in.
0.0005 in.
0.0005 in.
2.4995-2.5005 in.
0.002-0.007 in.
-1   Steel-Backed
-3 Tri-Metal (1-4),
  Steel-Backed (#5)
-1 No, -3 Yes

    Cylinders -
   
Maximum Allowable Taper . . . . . . .
Maximum Allowable Out of Round .
Reconditioned Working Limits . . . . .

0.010 in.
0.005 in.
0.001 in.
0.010 in.
0.005 in.
0.001 in.
0.010 in.
0.005 in.
0.001 in.
0.001 in.
0.001 in.
0.005" Out of Round
0.010 in. Taper
    Pistons -
   
Clearance Top Land . . . . . . . . . . . .
                Skirt (Top) . . . . . . . . . . .
                Service Fit (Feeler) . . . . .
                   Pounds Pull . . . . . . . . .
Piston Pin Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . .
                Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
                Clearance in Piston . . . . .
                                    Rod . . . . . .

Service Fit at 70°F . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0.025-0.030 in.
0.0005-0.0015 in.
-
-
0.9008 in.
2.965 in.
0.00056-0.00075"
0.0007-0.0012 in.
Interference
Pressed In

0.025-0.030 in.
0.0005-0.0015 in.
-
-
0.9008 in.
2.965 in.
0.00045-0.00075"
0.0007-0.0012 in.
Interference
Pressed In
0.0305 in.
0.0002-0.0012 in.
0.002 in.
6-9
0.859 in.
2.87 in.
0.000-0.0005 in.
0.0001-0.0004 in.

Thumb Press
-
0.0015-0.0015 in.(?)
0.0015 x 0.50 Feeler
5-10
0.9841-0.9843 in.
2.990-3.000 in.
0.0000-0.0005 in.
0.0001-0.0004 in.
Selective
Full Floating
    Valves -
   
Face Angle, Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . .
                   Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stem Type, Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
                  Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stem Diameter, Intake . . . . . . . . . .
                         Exhaust . . . . . . . . .
Head Diameter, Intake . . . . . . . . . .
                         Exhaust . . . . . . . . .


Hardened Inserts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Guides, Removable . . . . . . . . . . . . .
            Stem Clearance, Intake . . . .
                                      Exhaust . . .
Lift, Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
       Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positive Rotators (Exhaust) . . . . . . .

Timing, Intake - Opens . . . . . . . . . .
                       - Closes . . . . . . . . . .
          Exhaust - Opens . . . . . . . . . .
                       - Closes . . . . . . . . . .
45°
43°
45°
Solid
Solid
0.372-0.373 in.
0.371-0.372 in.
1.620 in.
1.360 in.


None
No
0.001-0.003 in.
0.002-0.004 in.
0.375 in.
0.360 in.
No

BTC 8°
ABC 44°
BBC 48°
TDC
45°
47°
45°
Solid
Stellite
0.372-0.373 in.
0.371-0.372 in.
1.620 in.
1.360 in.


None
No
0.001-0.003 in.
0.002-0.004 in.
0.371 in.
0.364 in.
Yes

BTC 8°
ABC 44°
BBC 48°
TDC
45°
47°
45°
Solid
Solid
0.3405-0.3415 in.
0.3395-0.3405 in.
1.718 in.
1.501 in.


Alloy Steel (Ex)
Yes
0.001-0.003 in.
0.002-0.004 in.
0.379 in.
0.379 in.
No

BTC 12°
ABC 44°
BBC 50°
ATC 6°
45°
45°

Solid
-1,3  Solid
0.372-0.373 in.
0.371-0.372 in.
1.839-1.849 in.
-1  1.558-1.568 in.
-3  1.468-1.478 in. All Stellite Faced
No
No
0.001-0.003 in.
0.002-0.004 in.
-1 0.380, -3 0.381"
-1 0.380, -3 0.381"
-1  Non-Positive
-3  Positive
?
?
?
?
    Tappets -
   
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adjusting Screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Body Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clearance in Block . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clearance (Hot), Intake . . . . . . . . . .
                          Exhaust . . . . . . . . .
Mechanical

Self-Locking
-
-
0.012 in.
0.024 in.
Mechanical

Self-Locking
-
-
0.012 in.
0.024 in.
Mechanical

Self-Locking
-
0.002 in. max.
0.010 in.
0.014 in.
-1   Mechanical
-3   Hydraulic
Self-Locking
0.9040-0.9045 in.
0.0005-0.0015 in.
0.012 in.
0.022 in.
    Oil Pump -
   
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Normal Pressure, psi . . . . . . . . . . . .
                           At rpm . . . . . . . . .
Capacity, gpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
               At rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intake Screen Type . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Crankcase Capacity (Less Filter) . . .
Rotor
Camshaft
External
50
1000 @ engine
2.7
1000 @ pump
Fixed
5
Rotor
Camshaft
External
50
1000 @ engine
2.7
1000 @ pump
Fixed
5
Rotor
Camshaft
External
40
1000 @ engine
2.5
1000 @ pump
Fixed
5
Rotor
Camshaft
In Sump
-1 50-70   -3 60-80
1000 @ engine?
2.7 gpm
1000 @ pump?
Fixed
5
    Notes:
   
  1   Motors Truck Repair Manual,
    21st Edition, 1960-68
2   Compression pressure taken with engine warm, all spark plugs removed,
     throttle wide open, at a minimum cranking speed indicated above.
 
 
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