CLUTCH DISC ASSEMBLY FOR DODGE 3/4 TON

WC52WC53WC54WC55WC56WC57WC58WC63
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SKU:  CC921349R
GTIN (EAN,ISBN): 4.6
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War Dept specs from the original Technical Manual — click to open

Clutch Disc for Dodge 3/4 Ton WC Series

10 inch, 10-spline

Clutch disc for Dodge WC 3/4 ton 4x4 lorries from the Second World War. This clutch disc is suitable for the T-214 models produced from 1942 to 1945 and forms the essential connecting element between the Chrysler flathead engine and the four-speed transmission.

Dimension

10 inch (254 mm)

Specification

10-spline, dry disc

Application

Dodge WC 3/4 ton 4x4

Type

Clutch disc

Features

  • 10 inch diameter clutch disc
  • 10-spline for connection to transmission input shaft
  • Dry disc with organic facing
  • Suitable for 230 ci (3.8 litre) L-head engine
  • Replacement to original Borg & Beck specifications

★ Essential component for the clutch of Dodge WC 3/4 ton lorries. Please verify before ordering that your vehicle is fitted with the 10-inch clutch system.

Application

Dodge WC 3/4 ton 4x4 lorries, T-214 engineering code (1942-1945). This includes models WC-51, WC-52, WC-53, WC-54, WC-55, WC-56, WC-57, WC-58, WC-59, WC-60, WC-61, WC-64 and related variants with the 230 cubic inch (3.8 litre) Chrysler flathead engine and four-speed transmission.

Installation notes

During installation, check the pilot bearing in the flywheel and replace if necessary. Ensure correct centring of the clutch disc with an alignment tool before tightening the pressure plate. Adjust the pressure plate fingers correctly according to TM 9-1808A specifications. Check the clutch pedal free play after installation.

Compatibility

NOT compatible with Willys MB/GPW (8 inch clutch) or later Dodge M37 models (10 inch but different specifications). The 10-spline connection is specific to the WC series four-speed transmission. Always verify the number of splines and the diameter of your existing clutch disc before ordering.

Historical context

The Dodge WC 3/4 ton series was produced from 1942 to 1945 with over 250,000 units in total and formed the backbone of Allied logistics during WWII. The 10-inch clutch system was more robust than that of the lighter 1/2 ton models and suitable for the higher torque of the 92 bhp engine.

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Restoration part — not a ready-to-fit product

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.

Installation requires technical knowledge of the vehicle. Unsure whether this part suits your version? Ask us before purchase at info@willys.be.

This part fits:

ModelYears
Dodge
Dodge WC52 weapons carrier (winch)1942, 1943, 1944, 1945
Dodge WC53 carryall1942, 1943, 1944
Dodge WC54 ambulance1942, 1943, 1944
Dodge WC55 gun motor carriage1942, 1943
Dodge WC56 command car1942, 1943, 1944, 1945
Dodge WC57 command car (winch)1942, 1943, 1944, 1945
Dodge WC58 radio command car1942, 1943, 1944, 1945
Dodge WC63 6x6 (winch)1943, 1944, 1945

📐 Diagrams & technical drawings

From the original Technical Manual TM 9-808 — Technical Manual — only for Dodge ¾-ton 4×4 (WC series)

Clutch
Clutch
Page 253–256