Don't forget, when we discuss replacing the M-1s turbine, in the twilight war time frame, there is no diesel engine capable of doing the job as well as the turbine.
So breaking the pack apart and slapping the trannie onto a diesel and then rigging it to fit isn't even an option, IMO.
Any diesel engine was still in the test stand stage, virtually hand made and almost totally lacking in spare parts.
Came across this little tidbit in a M-60 maintenance manual...the T142 track (replaceable rubber pads) can also be used without the pads, the requirement was that this was only to be considered when the vehicle was to be used solely cross-country.
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