Bought a Mahindra MM440 off Craigslist in Texas

Kosfactor · 13th September 2024, 20:25

^ Given how easy it is to remove the drive shafts and bring the gearbox down, Lets pretend that the Clutch is toast and have a look see.

I'm helping a friend convert a diesel CJ3B back to Hurricane , it's almost done - just a few more years worth of work

JonTDawe · 13th September 2024, 21:13

Chuckling, while that is a very viable diagnostic strategy, I think I'll first take the rear cover off the Transfer case and see if the nut is still tight and the gear has not moved.

JonTDawe · 14th September 2024, 02:16

Well, I took the rear cover off the transfer case. Even though the gear was still attached, I’m glad I did, the fluid is very nasty.....

So, looks like diagnostics by tearing it apart is next in the list.

Which means it goes on the when I get to it list.

Jon.

BlackBeard · 18th September 2024, 19:15

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Originally Posted by JonTDawe

Yes, it is the Willis F-134 Hurricane engine.

Four intake valves in the head, 4 exhaust valves in the block.

Congratulations you are a proud owner of a Mahindra now....

Some very good suggestions have been given regarding using the Roxor as a reference for body parts, the chassis & suspension are most probably different. (Roxor is a box chassis with wider leaf springs).

Is your engine running the solex carburettor or is it of another make?
Since your engine is a hurricane and your vehicle a LHD try upgrading to a weber 2 bbl carburettor with headers and free flow exhaust, will be fun to drive it around.

Otto · 24th October 2024, 14:31

My old MM340DP later on called the Classic would do this.
I called it a security feature.

The lower transmission needs to be engaged.
It is to be disengaged only when bringing 4wd high or low into use.

JonTDawe · 5th November 2024, 20:58

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Originally Posted by BlackBeard

Congratulations you are a proud owner of a Mahindra now....

Some very good suggestions have been given regarding using the Roxor as a reference for body parts, the chassis & suspension are most probably different. (Roxor is a box chassis with wider leaf springs).

Is your engine running the solex carburettor or is it of another make?
Since your engine is a hurricane and your vehicle a LHD try upgrading to a weber 2 bbl carburettor with headers and free flow exhaust, will be fun to drive it around.

BlackBeard,

It currently has a Rochester B, but I have a Carter YF-A sitting on the shelf that is going to go on it.

MM440 · 10th January 2025, 23:29

Hey there,
Nice to see that you got yourself a MM440. It's a great machine and loads of fun. I had the opportunity to own one for years. It is currently undergoing restoration. Is yours an Argentina ckd?
Cheers

BABABOT · 27th January 2025, 23:30

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Originally Posted by MM440

Hey there,
Nice to see that you got yourself a MM440. It's a great machine and loads of fun. I had the opportunity to own one for years. It is currently undergoing restoration. Is yours an Argentina ckd?
Cheers

HI,
Would love to see your restoration work on your MM440.

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Originally Posted by JonTDawe

BlackBeard,

It currently has a Rochester B, but I have a Carter YF-A sitting on the shelf that is going to go on it.

Hi Jon,
What is the latest update? Do share it with pictures

14000rpm · 7th April 2025, 19:13

A Mahindra has showed up on Cars and Bids.
Listing says it is a CJ340 and is currently in North Carolina in US:

https://carsandbids.com/auctions/3Le...ahindra-cj-340

Bought a Mahindra MM440 off Craigslist in Texas-candb.png

I'm a bit confused though. the CJ340 that I recollect was a high bonnet/Hood model and not low Bonnet/Hood. Is this really a CJ340? Can our Jeep experts clarify?

Here is the VIN - MA1AA4DC11A25600

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JonTDawe Newbie Join Date: Jul 2024 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 11 Thanked: 136 Times	Re: Bought a Mahindra MM440 off Craigslist in Texas Chuckling, while that is a very viable diagnostic strategy, I think I'll first take the rear cover off the Transfer case and see if the nut is still tight and the gear has not moved.
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JonTDawe Newbie Join Date: Jul 2024 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 11 Thanked: 136 Times	Re: Bought a Mahindra MM440 off Craigslist in Texas Well, I took the rear cover off the transfer case. Even though the gear was still attached, I’m glad I did, the fluid is very nasty..... So, looks like diagnostics by tearing it apart is next in the list. Which means it goes on the when I get to it list. Jon.
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Otto BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 86 Thanked: 109 Times	Re: Bought a Mahindra MM440 off Craigslist in Texas My old MM340DP later on called the Classic would do this. I called it a security feature. The lower transmission needs to be engaged. It is to be disengaged only when bringing 4wd high or low into use.
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MM440 BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 144 Thanked: 40 Times View My Garage	Re: Bought a Mahindra MM440 off Craigslist in Texas Hey there, Nice to see that you got yourself a MM440. It's a great machine and loads of fun. I had the opportunity to own one for years. It is currently undergoing restoration. Is yours an Argentina ckd? Cheers
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14000rpm Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Helsinki Posts: 2,707 Thanked: 7,791 Times View My Garage	Re: Bought a Mahindra MM440 off Craigslist in Texas A Mahindra has showed up on Cars and Bids. Listing says it is a CJ340 and is currently in North Carolina in US: https://carsandbids.com/auctions/3Le...ahindra-cj-340 I'm a bit confused though. the CJ340 that I recollect was a high bonnet/Hood model and not low Bonnet/Hood. Is this really a CJ340? Can our Jeep experts clarify? Here is the VIN - MA1AA4DC11A25600 Last edited by 14000rpm : 7th April 2025 at 19:37.
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