Dear All
For the Nam Campaign i would like to a M113a1 that undergo field repair on the engine.
I am looking for photos on engine compartement empty as well as photos of the engine itself for cabling purpose of course. I didnot find any photo on google.
I would like to draw your attention on the type of the engine for M113a1.

Thank in advance
I
Seb

Hi Seb
Here are 2 drawings of the M113A1 engine bay that may be useful :



I should be able to send you more pics soon

HTH
Frenchy

Dear Frenchy
thanks for the drawings i found those if i'm right (i'm not at my desk)

Waiting for your pictures

TIA
Seb

HTH,
Graeme

Dear Graeme
Thanks a lot for these nice photos

this will help me a lot
Cheers
seb

hiya seb

i use alltheweb.com for my searches and they reveal the same pics and more of what you have above.

reb

Dear All
Thanks again for the pictures and special thanks to Frenchy for the stimulating discution en photos

Now i have some questions it seems that 2 differents engines have been used for the M113A1:
1- The 215HP Chrysler 75M Diesel type
2- Detroir Diesel 6V53

The 2 photos below are very different or the one from below is the same that the upper only housing parts change the shape.

That is my question Tamiya engine is more like Detroit Diesel 6V53 than the 215HP Chrysler 75M, Am i right ?
According to the photo i found and by comparing to the one that Frenchy send me (see below for an examples)
Detroit Diesel 6V53 :

215HP Chrysler 75M


Thanks for your help

Seb.

The author would like to thank Frenchy, for his assistance with the research of the picture.

IIRC the Tamiya M113 is a petrol-engined version and the Academy M113A1 Vietnam retains the engine of their M113A2.

Ok David

It seems that the engine in Tamiya kit is the original 209 Hp Chrysler Model 75M gasoline engine (1st Photo) for M113 but i want to do a more accurate M113A1 i need the Detroit Diesel 6V53 (2nd photos).

therefore the engine in the Academy kit should be accurate ?


Cheers
Seb

Hi Seb
I'm quite sure that the bottom picture in your post (the one from PMMS) shows a 6V53 engine. AFAIK, Australians have only diesel-powered M113s....But I'm not so sure for the top picture. Maybe you're right.

PS : the bottom picture in Graeme's post shows a M113A2, not a A1

Frenchy

All the pics are of the same A2.

Dear All
I am looking for the sprue of ACADEMY engine
If someone is intersted, please check here.
Or PM i need it ASAP
lTrade a sprue

Cheers and TIA
Seb

Sebastian,
I have (I think) all the Academy parts you require including the hatch mounted radiator and air filter etc. The only thing is they're partly assembled. I was going to build up an opened M113 but changed my mind. I've also got a spare instruction sheet if you think it'll come in handy.
PM me your details and I'll send them to you.
Tom