Project Klone Kong

[tonka tester]

the m35a3 has the same motor?

[HawnMT]

the m35a3 has the same motor?

No, the A3 variant uses the same CAT motor as current the generation FMTV(family of medium tactical vehicles) 2.5-5 ton trucks in military service. The A3 was a special conversion of the common M35A2 "deuce and a half" that used the engine and transmission from the FMTVs and added CTIS(central tire inflation system) to the axles. The original King Kong used a Continental multifuel (typically run on diesel) engine. I'm guessing it's just easier to use a more modern engine than worrying about the temperamental older versions that are harder to source parts for.

[TamiyaTony]

As long as the new motor still blows nice black smoke, it doesn't bother me what kind of diesel is under the hood.

[Richard Scott]

I also heard the Continentals had problems with their crankshafts. I believe that is the reason Jeff put Cummins connecting rods and crankshaft in his Continental.

[modeltruckshop]

The plan with the new truck is to look like the old truck but with the modern motor for reliability and maintence. Most any of the military trucks going to auction now have been remotored with Cummins or Cat power.

[Griff747]

This may sound like a silly question, but... Where are you guys re-building the truck?

[modeltruckshop]

Jeff is building it himself at his shop.

[MTFan10]

Go like the xdp monster. Cummins 12 valve, plenty powerful very easy to work on and very plentiful

[Monster Museum]

Progress on the Klone Kong projects keeps rolling on. 6-24-12

[hoopty_yo]

Beachin'! May wanna move the cab forward a little though. Doesn't leave much room for a bed