Jeep Station Wagon
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Production period: |
1946 to 1955 |
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Class : |
Motor Car |
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Body versions : |
station wagon |
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Engines: |
Gasoline : 2.2-3.8 liters (45-100 kW) |
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Length: |
4477 mm |
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Width: |
1822 mm |
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Height: |
1880 mm |
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Wheelbase : |
2654 mm |
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Curb weight : |
2038 kg |
The Willys Jeep Station Wagon was introduced in 1946. this Jeep station Wagon. was Americas first all-steel wagon. The design a 2 door model only Its steel body panels painted to look like the more expensive wood-bodied wagons (woodies) Initially, this was only as the model 463 , which was powered by the well-known Willys Go Devil - engine L-134 , a side-mounted inline four-cylinder. The model 663 with the side- mounted inline six-cylinder engine Willys Lightning L-148 came out in 1948. 1949 could be ordered optionally a four-wheel drive. Inline L-head four-cylinder. Cast iron block. the Displacement: 134.2 cubic inches with Bore and stroke: 3.13 x 4.38 inches. Compression ratio: 6.48:1. Brake horsepower: 69 at 3900 R.P.M. Carburetion: Carter WAI-613S one-barrel. Three main bearings. Solid valve lifters.
In 1950 there were a number of changes. The flat grille was replaced by a V-shaped version with five horizontal bars crossing the vertical ones. There were also new engines: the model 473 got the new Willys Hurricane engine F-134 and the model 673 had a 2590 cc version of the Lightning six-cylinder. As another big change this year, the new limousine van has been added to the model range.equipment now included dual wipers; front bumper guards and rails; wheel trim rings; rear view mirrors; cigar lighter and white sidewall tires.
In 1952, the side-controlled Lightning engine fell in favor of the Willys Hurricane F-161 , which was installed in the 685model .
The model year 1954 was the first under the new owner Kaiser . The 6-226 Super Hurricane engine , a side -mountedstraight-six, was introduced. This was a version of the Kaiser Supersonic / Continental Red Seal engine.
In 1955, a series of new models came to it. The series 6-226 got a model with bare chassis, one with only stem, one with stem and windscreen and an ambulance. The series 475 was only available with stem and windshield.
Related
Technical
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Engines
- 1946-50 Willys Go Devil - Engine L4-134
- 1948-50 Willys Lightning - Engine L6-148
- 1950-65 Willys Hurricane - Engine F4-134
- 1950-51 Willys Lightning - Engine L6-161
- 1952-54 Willys Hurricane - Engine F6-161
- 1954-62 Continental Super Hurricane - Engine L6-226
- 1962-65 Jeep Tornado - Engine 6-230
Service
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Firing ORDER: 1-3-4-2.
SPARK PLUGS: Autolite AN-7
IGNITION:
Breaker cap—.020" Limits .020-.024".
Breaker Arm Spring Tension—17-20 ozs. Rotation—Counter-clockwise viewed from above.-Note: More Specifications and Repair Manuals available for registered users-
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