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

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

Without Heater 12 qt.
With Heater 13 qt.

ELECTRICAL

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

Transmission Warner T-90-J, 3 Speed, Floor shift
  1. 2.798:1
  2. 1.551:1
  3. 1.000:1

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".