CLUSTER GEAR
Cluster Gear
For manual transmissions
The cluster gear is an essential component of the manual transmission. This gear assembly rotates on the countershaft and is in constant mesh with the main drive gear. It provides power transmission between the input shaft and the main shaft for all gears.
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Function Countershaft cluster gear |
Type Transmission component |
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Application Manual transmission |
Installation With thrust washers and bushings |
Features
- Gear assembly for countershaft
- Provides power transmission for all gears
- In constant mesh with main drive gear
- Complete assembly with multiple gears
- Critical component for correct gear shifting
★ High-quality replacement part for restoration and repair of WWII military vehicle transmissions.
Installation notes
During installation, position correctly with thrust washers at front and rear. Steel thrust washer at rear must be locked with pin in housing. Bronze thrust washers on both sides protect the hardened steel of the gear faces. Check axial play after installation: ideally 0.003"-0.006" (0.076-0.152mm). Excessive play may cause thrust washers to rotate, resulting in damage to the housing.
Historical context
The cluster gear formed the heart of the robust manual transmissions that gave WWII military vehicles their reliability. These transmissions without synchromesh required skill from the driver, but were virtually indestructible under severe combat conditions.
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This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.
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This part fits:
| Model | Years |
|---|---|
| Dodge | |
| Dodge WC51 (early) | 1942 |
| Dodge WC51 weapons carrier | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Dodge WC52 weapons carrier (winch) | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Dodge WC53 carryall | 1942, 1943, 1944 |
| Dodge WC54 ambulance | 1942, 1943, 1944 |
| Dodge WC55 gun motor carriage | 1942, 1943 |
| Dodge WC56 command car | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Dodge WC57 command car (winch) | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Dodge WC58 radio command car | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Dodge WC63 6x6 (winch) | 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Dodge WC64 KD ambulance | 1945 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual TM 9-808 — Technical Manual — only for Dodge ¾-ton 4×4 (WC series)
