1956 Willys 4x4 Truck
Technical Specifications
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VIN Number | 552 6 8 27990 |
Model | L6-226 4WD |
Body/Interior/Wheels Color | #41697 Julep Green Poly |
Grill Bars | #8124 Glacier White |
Wheelbase |
118" |
Tread |
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Front | 57" |
Rear | 63 1/2" |
Height |
74 3/8" |
Length |
183 3/4 |
Width |
73" |
Ground Clearance |
7 3/4 |
Gross vehicle weight (GVW) |
6000lb. |
Shipping Weight (less fuel, oil, water) | 3176 lb. |
Curb Weight (including, fuel, oil, water) | 3311 lb. |
Fuel Tank | 15 gal. |
Engine |
L6 -226 Super Hurricane |
Engine Manufacture Date | July 12, 1955 |
Block Number | T44176 |
Head Number | 9052574 |
Type | L- Head |
Cylinders | 6 Aluminum |
Bore | 3 5/16" |
Stroke | 4 3/8" |
Displacement | 226.6 ci. in. |
Ignition Timing | 5 degrees BTC |
Compression Ratio | 6.86 to 1 |
Compression Pressure | 125 to 140 psi. |
Horsepower (max. brake) | 105 @ 3600 rpm. |
Horsepower (SAE) | 26.33 |
Torque (max. at 1400 rpm) | 190 lb-ft. |
Fuel Pump | Carter M957S Dual Vacuum Action Mechanical, min 3 1/2 lbs - max 5 1/2 lbs. @ 16" above outlet at 1600 rpm |
Fuel Filter | Filter Spool inside fuel tank |
Carburetor | 2 BBl. Carter WCD 2204S |
Spark Plugs | Champion J8 or Auto-Lite A-7, 14mm gap .030" torque 20-30 lb-ft. |
Intake valve clearance cold | .014" |
Exhaust valve clearance cold | .018" |
Engine Idle Speed Neutral | 550 rpm. |
Firing Order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Air Filter | AC Oil Bath, model 1552707, capacity 1-1/4 pt. motor oil |
Oil Filter | C134A Fram |
V-Belt | 40013 |
COOLING SYSTEM |
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Without Heater | 12 qt. |
With Heater | 13 qt. |
ELECTRICAL |
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Voltage Regulator | 6 Volt Auto-Lite |
Generator | 6 volt Auto-Lite 40 amp, part# 12573943, model GGW6001A, serial# IE055943 |
Starting Motor | 6-Volt Auto-Lite MCH-6210, 185 rpm. |
Coil | 6-Volt Auto-Lite CAL 4001-A or 200488 |
Distributor | Auto-lite IAT-4206B, counterclockwise, cam 51 degrees, point gap .20", arm spring tension 17 - 20 oz |
Directional Signal Flasher | 6-Volt P229D or NAPA 535 |
DRIVE TRAIN |
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Transmission | Warner T-90-J, 3 Speed, Floor shift
Reverse 3.798:1 |
Transfer Case | Spicer Model 18
High 1:1 Low 2:46:1 |
Propeller Shafts | Spicer,
Front Diameter 1 1/4" Length 23" Rear Diameter 3" Length 55 3/4" |
Front Axle | Spicer 25, Capacity 2000lbs, Full Floating Hypoid Gears, Ratio 4.88 to 1 |
Rear Axle | Spicer 53, Capacity 4500lb, Semi-floating Hypoid Gears, Ratio 4.88 to 1 |
Steering Box | Ross Model TL-12 |
Brakes | Hydraulic Internal Expspansion Non- Servo
Floating Shoe, 11"
Front Shoe 12.25x2x.212 Rear Shoe 10.03x2x.212 |
Wheels | Kelsey-Hayes Steel Disk, 16x5, 5.50 on 5 |
Tires | 7.00-16, 4 Ply, 683 Revolutions Per Mile
Radial Equivalent 215x85x16
Front 30 psi. Rear 45 psi |
Suspension | Front Springs 10 Leaves, 36 1/4" x 1
3/4"
Rear Springs 10 Leaves, 50 1/4" x 2" Front Shock: Compressed 11 7/16", Extended 18 7/16", Piston Diameter 1". Rear Shock: Compressed 12 1/2", Extended 20 1/2", Piston Diameter 1". |