Ivo Rigter Sr.
Founder & Co Owner of BAIV and Tracksandtrade
+31 6 518 22 502 ivosr.rigter@tracksandtrade.com1943-1945 Transmission Assembly (Sherman Tank and Priest M7B1)
Whether you are completing a Sherman or Priest restoration or upgrading an existing vehicle, this one-piece transmission assembly is fully refurbished and read to install in your Sherman tank or Priest with minimal preparation. A rare chance to acquire one of the most critical, and hard to find, components for any authentic Sherman or Priest restoration project.
Location
Nederweert, Nederland
Year of construction
1943-1945
Country of origin
United States of America
Manufacturer
General Steel Castings/ Chrysler/ Ford Motor Company
Type
“sharp-nosed” transmission for Sherman or Priest
Condition
Fully refurbished and in great condition
Margin Goods
Yes margin goods;
No VAT applicable
€ 30.000,-
Incl. commission
Details
Condition
Parts
This lot consists of the following parts:
Two (2) final drive assemblies, gear ratio: 2.84 :1, complete with spur gear reduction system, hubs and four (4) nearly new ‘Chrysler’ sprockets and gaskets
Two (2) separate final drive pinion shafts
One synchromesh 5-Speed Transmission, fully synchronized from 2nd through 5th gear, which eliminated the need for double-clutching, a major advantage compared to most other WWII armored vehicles
One complete differential housing casting No. SS-201-CTC existing of:
Main Differential Housing
Differential Carrier Assembly
Ring & Pinion Gear Set (Final Drive Gearing)
Each component has been cleaned, inspected, and refurbished to operational condition.
Ready to Install
This one-piece transmission assembly is ready to install in your Sherman tank or Priest with minimal preparation.
Usage
The One-Piece “sharp-nosed” Transmission Assembly is used on the following tanks:
Sherman (all models: M4, M4A1, M4A2, M4A3, M4A4 VVSS and HVSS) in their mid- to late-production versions, especially those built by: General Steel Castings, Chrysler and Ford
Priest M7B1
Transport
For safe transport, the complete assembly (total weight of 4,070 kg (8975 lbs.) is disassembled and will be shipped in four separate items.
History
Unlike most transmissions used in WWII-era armored vehicles, the Sherman’s iconic one-piece transmission and differential housing featured a synchronized gearbox, offering smoother shifting and improved drivability for tank crews under combat conditions.
This design represented a significant advance in wartime armored vehicle engineering and contributed greatly to the Sherman’s reputation for reliability in the field.
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