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I’ve just been hired by a local museum to do research and restoration work on a 1939 Diamond T truck with a bus body. This vehicle has an extensive local history, being used for door to door gro... »
Joemartin replied to the topic Diamond T electrical in the forum Truck Talk, in General 10 years, 2 months ago
I forgot to mention that my 306 is 6v positive ground.
david payne started the topic Victor OIL SEAL Numbers Diamond T T's in the forum Sharing my little bit of knowledge! 10 years, 2 months ago
VICTOR OIL SEALS & GREASE RETAINERS , AUG. 14, 1941 , RETAINER LIST NO. 31 , page 21 , (catalog).
VICTOR OIL SEAL NUMBERS FOR DIAMOND T TRUCKS: model D20 1937 Front 43230 REAR inner 43775 outer 49813 Pinion 49173 ; D20 1938 FRONT 43230 ; D30 1937-38 FRONT 43230 REAR inner 43850 ; MODEL 80 1937 – 1938 REAR inner 43625 , outer 49284 ; PINION 49173 ;…[Read more]
Cliff replied to the topic Diamond T electrical in the forum Truck Talk, in General 10 years, 2 months ago
My ’49 model 201 is 6v positive ground.
Joemartin replied to the topic Diamond T electrical in the forum Truck Talk, in General 10 years, 2 months ago
Well, Larry, that depends on what year and model of Diamond T you have but most likely the answer would be yes. My 1948 306 has the original QXLD3 engine and am restoring it with the original 6 volt system. Works great!
LarryD started the topic Diamond T electrical in the forum Truck Talk, in General 10 years, 2 months ago
Is my 1948 diamond t 6volt, positve ground?
I’ve just been hired by a local museum to do research and restoration work on a 1939 Diamond T truck with a bus body. This vehicle has an extensive local history, being used for door to door gro... »
Hey! This may be old news to some of you, but was news to me, apparently Andy Rooney drove a Diamond T during WWII. I got the info from the book, “My War.” Just thought it was interesting&... »
Here is a tantalizing tidbit… Apparently after WWII, North Korea couldn’t get permission or didn’t have the capital to import heavy equipment such as Russian tractors and specifically, Ame... »