Identifying Jeeps

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Military Jeeps: M38

Production Information
Year Serial Number Range Production
1950 10001 - xxx ppp
1951 xxx - xxx ppp
1952 xxx - 72329 ppp
1955 10001 - 13880 3880

The M38s built in 1955 where built for export. (CDN)

The M38 was designed for underwater fording and was based off the CJ3A. It is the only military jeep
made with a tailgate. The engine used was the venerable L-134 engine from the earlier jeep production
with the ventilation/electrical modifications to allow underwater fording.

Serial Number Locations

The vehicle identification plate is located on the instrument panel at the right of the instrument cluster. The
plate includes vehicle name, serial number, manufactureer's name, ordinance stock number, part number,
model number, contract number, and year manufactured. Another plate including name, patent information,
and serial number is located behind the passengeR seat on the front of the rear fender well.

Military Jeeps: M38A1

The M38A1 (MD) was built from 1952 until 1957 for the U.S. military forces and from 1958 until 1971
for export to foreign governments. The production information available for these vehicles suggests a much
more limited production run. The M38A1 was so well liked, they introduced the CJ-5 in 1955 based on it's
design.

Drive Train
The M38A1 used the "Hurricane" F-Head 134 I4 engine, T-90 3 speed transmission, Dana 18 transfer
case, either the Dana 25 or the Dana 27 front axle, and Dana 44 rear axle.
Production Information
Year Serial Number Range Production
1952 10001 - xxx ppp
1953 xxx - xxx ppp
1954 xxx - xxx ppp
1955 xxx - 85428 ppp
1956 10001 - 11000 1000

Units built in 1956 were shipped to Egypt.

Contributors

Thanks to Todd Paisley for the M38A1 serial number and production information.
Military Jeeps: M170
The M170 (MDA) is basically a stretched M38A1. Only 4155 were produced between the mid-1950s
and the early 1960s. They were used as ambulances. The production information available for these
vehicles suggests a much more limited production run.
Drive Train
The M170 was available with the "Hurricane" F-Head 134 I4 engine, T-90 3 speed transmission, Dana
18 transfer case, Dana 25 front axle, and Dana 44 rear axle.
Production Information
Year Serial Number Range Production
1953 10001 - xxx ppp
1954 xxx - xxx ppp
1955 xxx - 12271 ppp
Contributors

Thanks to Keith Buckley for pictures of his M170.

Thanks to Todd Paisley for the M170 serial number and production information.

MBT Trailer
Willys-Overland built some of these trailers as did other manufactures. The post war model is the M100,
which looks almost identical. The M416 looks very similar to, but it has squared off fenders. They are all
1/4 ton trailers.

Production Information
Year Serial Number Range Production
1943 ?-? ppp
Identification

Serial numbers are located on the data plate riveted to the front of the trailer.

CJV-35/U
The CJ-V35 is a special radio Jeep built for the Navy in 1950. It is based on the CJ-3A and was a direct
predecessor to the M38. The CJV-35/U operated with the L134 engine with modifications for engine
ventilation and electrical waterproofing.

Production Information
Year Serial Number Range Production
1950 10001 - 11000 1000

Serial numbers are located on the dash data plate and the WO factory data plate mounted on the firewall.
The engine is stamped with a CJV serial number prefix on the blocks water pump boss.
CJ-2A
The CJ-2A was the first civilian Jeep. It was produced from July 17th 1945 through 1949. It looks
similar to a M38, CJ-3A, or MB, but it has flush mounted head lights and the wind shield is made with
round tubing. The windshield is split were as the CJ-3A uses a one piece wind shield (except for some
export versions), is made with square tubing, and is taller above the glass. CJ-2A tubs are compatible with
the M38, CJ-3A, and MB tubs, but there are cosmetic differences. All of them used the "Go Devil" L head
134 I4 engine.

Variations

Early versions of the CJ-2A (until 1946 serial number 38220) were produced with a column shift T-90.
The later versions of the CJ-2A were produced with "three on the floor" rather than "three on the tree."
Some early CJ-2As also had the Spicer 23-2 rear end and shovel and axe grooves on the drivers side like
one would find on the MB. Later CJ-2As had a Dana 41 rear end and no grooves on the drivers side.
Drive Train
The CJ-2A used the "Go Devil" L-Head 134 I4 engine. Early CJ-2As were equipped with a column shift
T-90 3 speed while later models used a floor shift version. The 26 tooth small hole Dana/Spicer 18 transfer
case was used. The front axle was a Dana/Spicer 25 with drum brakes. Early CJ-2As used the full-floating
Dana/Spicer 23-2 while later models used the semi-floating Dana/Spicer 41.
Production Information
YEAR BODY MODEL START END UNITS
1945 CJ-2A 10001 11824 1824
1946 CJ-2A 11825 83379 71554
1947 CJ-2A 83380 148458 65078
1948 CJ-2A 148459 222581 74122
1949 CJ-2A 222582 224764 2182
Serial Number Locations

Serial numbers are located on the out side of the left front frame horn, behind the bumper. An exception
to this is the first 100 or so 1945s where the frame tag is on the inside frame horn reinforcement like the
MBs.

The engine number was located at the front of the engine block on the water pump boss.

The Vintage Jeep Barn: CJ-3A

CJ-3A
The CJ-3A was produced from 1948 through 1953.
Drive Train
The CJ-3A was available with the "Go Devil" L-Head 134 I4 engine, the T-90 3 speed transmission, the
Dana 18 transfer case, the Dana 25 front axle, and either the Dana 41 or the Dana 44 rear axle.
Production Information
YEAR BODY MODEL START END UNITS
1949 CJ-3A 10001 37749 27749
1950 CJ-3A 37750 63784 26034
1951 CJ3-A 451 GB1 10001 54158 44158
1952 CJ-3A 452 GB1 10001 38652 29652
CJ-3A ST CH 452 GA1 10001 10013 13
1953 CJ-3A 453 GB1 10001 20617 10617

Serial numbers are located on the left front of the frame and on the back of the bumper and data plate
riveted to the firewall. The engine number was located at the front of the engine block on the water pump
boss.
CJ-3B
The CJ-3B was produced from 1952 through 1968.

Derek Redmond maintains a great page dedicated to the CJ-3B.

Drive Train
The CJ-3B was available with the "Hurricane" F-Head 134 I4 engine, the T-90 3 speed transmission, the
Dana 18 transfer case, either the Dana 25 or the Dana 27 front axle, and the Dana 44 rear axle.
Production Information
YEAR BODY MODEL START END UNITS
1953 CJ-3B 453 GB2 10001 37551 27551
CJ-3B ST CH 453 GA2 10001 12267 2267
1954 CJ-3B 454 GB2 10001 41292 31292
CJ-3B ST CH 454 GA2 10001 13105 3105
1955 CJ-3B 57348 10001 22952 12952
CJ-3B ST CH 57448 10001 11667 1667
CJ-3B Fire Eng. 57048-01 10001 10007 7
1956 CJ-3B 57348 22953 34371 11418
CJ-3B ST CH 57448 11668 11717 49
CJ-3B Fire Eng 57048-01 10008 10018 11
1957 CJ-3B 57348 34372 41591 7220
CJ-3B ST CH 57448 11717 11717 1
CJ-3B Fire Eng 57048-01 10019 10025 7
1958 CJ-3B 57348 41592 48247 6656(6)
CJ-3B ST CH 57448 11718 11719 2(6)
CJ-3B Fire Eng 57048-01 10026 10032 7(6)
1959 CJ-3B 57348 48248 57547 9300(6)
CJ-3B ST CH 57448 11720 11727 7(6)(14)
CJ-3B Fire Eng 57048-01 10032 10035 4(6)
1960 CJ-3B 57348 57548 67473 9926
CJ-3B Fire Eng 57048-01 10036 10036 1
1961 CJ-3B 57348 67474 85317 17844(19)(21)
CJ-3B ST CH 57448 11728 11800 73(6)
CJ-3B Fire Eng 57048-01 10037 10101 65
1962 CJ-3B 57348 9416
1963 CJ-3B 57348 9801
1964 CJ-3B 57348 5271
1965 CJ-3B 57348 2847
1966 CJ-3B 57348 5459
1967 CJ-3B 57348 2523
1968 CJ-3B 57348 1446
Identification

Serial numbers are located on the left front of the frame and on the back of the bumper. The engine
number was located at the front of the engine block on the water pump boss.

The Vintage Jeep Barn: CJ-5

Description

The CJ-5 was produced from 1955 through 1983.

Drive Train
Engine

Many engine options have been offered for the CJ-5 over it's long production run. The original engine
offered in the CJ-5 was the "Hurricane" F-Head 134 I4. The first optional engine offerred for the CJ-5 was
the Perkins 192 I4 diesel followed by the "Dauntless" Buick 225 V6. When AMC purchased Jeep from
Kaiser, they soon made the AMC 232, 258, and 304 available in the CJ-5. The last three years of
production, the GM 151 I4 was the standard engine.
Transmission
The T-90 3 speed was the standard transmission for the CJ-5 for many years. It's close brother, the T-86
3 speed was used with CJ-5s with the Dauntless V6. The T-14 replaced the T-90 and later the beefy T-15
was used with CJ-5 with the 304. The T-98 was an optional 4 speed for the CJ-5 until 1971 when the T-18
became the optional 4 speed. In 1976, the T-150 became the 3 speed for the CJ-5. In 1980, the heavy duty 3
speeds and 4 speeds were no longer offered. The lighter duty SR-4, T-4, T-176, and T-5 were used. The CJ-
5 never came with an automatic from the factory.
Transfer Case
The CJ-5 used the Dana 18 from '55 until '71. In '72 they switched to the Dana 20. From '80-'83 they
used the Dana 300.
Front Axle
The CJ-5 was first offered with the Dana 25 until 1965. The Dana 27 replaced it and was used until
1971. From 1972-1983, the Dana 30 was used in the CJ-5.
Rear Axle
The Dana 44 with two piece shafts was used in the CJ-5 until mid-1970. A Dana 44 with one piece shafts
replaced it after that until 1975. After 1976 the AMC 20 was used.
Production Information
57548
YEAR BODY MODEL START END UNITS
1955 CJ-5 57548 10001 27006 17006
CJ-5 ST CH 57648 10001 10010 10
CJ-5 Fire Eng. 57048-02 10001 10001 1
1956 CJ-5 57548 27007 45922 18915
CJ-5 ST CH 57648 10011 10022 12
CJ-5 C/WS 56548 10001 10006 6
CJ-5 Fire Eng 57048-02 10002 10007 6
1957 CJ-5 57548 45923 68815 22893
CJ-5 ST CH 57648 10023 10068 46
CJ-5 C/WS 56548 10007 10012 6
CJ-5 Fire Eng 57048-02 10008 10012 5
1958 CJ-5 68816 82877 14062(6)
CJ-5 ST CH 57648 10069 10136 68(6)
CJ-5 C/WS 56548 10013 10015 3(6)
CJ-5 Fire Eng 57048-02 10013 10016 4(6)
1959 CJ-5 57548 82878 97918 15040(6)(14)
CJ-5 ST CH 57648 10137 10173 37(6)
CJ-5 C/WS 56548 10016 10020 5(6)
CJ-5 Fire Eng 57048-02 10016 10017 2(6)
1960 CJ-5 57548 97919 119539 21621
CJ-5 ST CH 57648 10174 10325 152
CJ-5 Fire Eng 57048-02 10018 10023 6
1961 CJ-5 57548 119540 134747 15208(21)
CJ-5 ST CH 57648 10326 10386 61(21)
CJ-5 Diesel 57558 10001 10152 152(21)
1962 CJ-5
1963 CJ-5
1964 CJ-5
1965 CJ-5
1966 CJ-5
1967 CJ-5
1968 CJ-5
1969 CJ-5
1970 CJ-5
1971 CJ-5
 1972 CJ-5
1973 CJ-5
1974 CJ-5
1975 CJ-5
1976 CJ-5
1977 CJ-5
1978 CJ-5
1979 CJ-5
1980 CJ-5
1981 CJ-5
1982 CJ-5
1983 CJ-5
Serial Number Locations

For CJ-5s manufactured from 1955 through 1970, The vehicle serial number is stamped on a metal plate
located on the firewall, under the hood, on the passenger side.
Contributors

Thanks to Kevin Mullin for serial number location information.

The Vintage Jeep Barn: CJ-6

Description

The CJ-6 was produced from 1958 through 1975.

Drive Train
Engine

The original engine offered in the CJ-6 was the "Hurricane" F-Head 134 I4. The first optional engine
offerred for the CJ-6 was the Perkins 192 I4 diesel followed by the "Dauntless" Buick 225 V6. When AMC
purchased Jeep from Kaiser, they soon made the AMC 232, 258, and 304 available in the CJ-6.
Transmission
The T-90 3 speed was the standard transmission for the CJ-6 for many years. It's close brother, the T-86
3 speed was used with CJ-6s with the Dauntless V6. The T-14 replaced the T-90 and later the beefy T-98
was an optional 4 speed for the CJ-6 until 1971 when the T-18 became the optional 4 speed.
Transfer Case
The CJ-6 used the Dana 18 from '58 until '71. From '72-'75 they used the Dana 20.
Front Axle
The CJ-6 was first offered with the Dana 25 until 1965. The Dana 27 replaced it and was used until
1971. From 1972-1975, the Dana 30 was used in the CJ-6.
Rear Axle
The Dana 44 with two piece shafts was used in the CJ-6 until mid-1970. A Dana 44 with one piece shafts
replaced it after that.
Production Information
YEAR BODY MODEL START END UNITS
1956 CJ-6 57748 10001 12224 2224
CJ-6 ST CH 57848 10001 10002 2(11)
1957 CJ-6 57748 12225 13853 1639
CJ-6 ST CH 57848 10002 10003 2(11)
1958 CJ-6 57748 13854 15067 1214(6)
1959 CJ-6 57748 15068 17074 2006(6)(14)
1960 CJ-6 57748 17075 19110 2036
1961 CJ-6 57748 19111 21101 1991(21)
CJ-6 Fire Eng 57048-14 10001 10003 4(21)(13)
CJ-6 Diesel 57758 10001 10128 28(21)
 1962 CJ-6
1963 CJ-6
1964 CJ-6
1965 CJ-6
1966 CJ-6
1967 CJ-6
1968 CJ-6
1969 CJ-6
1970 CJ-6
1971 CJ-6
1972 CJ-6
1973 CJ-6
1974 CJ-6
1975 CJ-6
Serial Number Locations

For CJ-5s manufactured from 1955 through 1970, The vehicle serial number is stamped on a metal plate
located on the firewall, under the hood, on the passenger side.

Short Jeeps: CJ-7

Description

The CJ-7 was produced from 1976 until 1986. The CJ-7 is basically a stretched CJ-5. An extra 10" was
added behind the front seats to make the CJ-7 a 91" wheel base vehicle vs. the CJ-5s 81". The extra 10"
allowed AMC to offer an automatic transmission for the first time in a CJ. A CJ-7 tub can be identified by
the shape of the door opening, the opening is square where as the CJ-5 has a curving door opening. The
Wrangler (YJ) tub has the same dimensions as the CJ-7 and can be used on a CJ-7 with some
modifications.

The CJ-7 also was available with a hard top and doors from the factory. Hard tops and doors were
available for earlier models, but not from the factory.
A new fully boxed frame was available for CJs from '76-'86 and although the welds are ugly, the frame is
stronger than frames used in previous CJs. The frame was widened in the rear and the springs were moved
farther out to make the CJs more stable on the road, unfortunately this mildly reduces the articulation of the
rear axle. Other features such as sway bars and steering stablizers were added around this time to increase
handling. Another change in 1982 was made to make the CJs more stable, wider axles were used. There are
some differences in shock mounting, but "wide track" axles are compatible with '76-'81 "narrow track" CJs
and visa-versa.

1980 marked the end of the Great Transmission Era. The '80-'86 CJs used medium and light duty
transmissions compared to the heavy duty transmissions available in the late 70s.

1980 marked the return of the I4 CJ with the introduction of the GM 151 engine. 1981 was the last year
for the V8 in a CJ from the factory. The 304 V8 was no longer an option from the factory, only the six
cylinder and four cylinder engines were available after '81.

Several different trim package were available for the CJ-7s over the years including the Laredo and
Jamboree packages. These are typically just trim packages though, they don't add much to the value of the
vehicle.
Drive Train
Engine
The CJ-7 was originally offered with the 232 I6 as the stock engine and the 258 and 304 as an optional
engines. In the late 70s, the 232 was dropped and the 258 became the stock engine. In 1980, the GM 151 I4
I4 engine was stock and the 258 and 304 were optional. The last year for the 304 was 1981. The GM 151
was replaced with the AMC 150 I4 in 1984.
Transmission
From '76-'79 the T-150 3 speed was the stock transmission and the T-18 4 speed with granny low was
optional. During this time, the GM TH400 3 speed automatic was also available. After 1980, the heavy
duty transmissions were no longer used. The SR-4 and T-176 were used with the I4 and I6. The T-176 was
used with the 304. After 1981, the T-4, T-176, and T-5 5 speed were used. From 1980-1986, the TF999 was
used with the I6 and V8 and the TF904 was used with the I4.
Transfer Case
The Dana 20 was used from '76-'79 and the Dana 300 was used from '80-'86.
Front Axle
The Dana 30 was always used in the CJ-7.
Rear Axle
Some odd models of the CJ-7 used the Dana 44, but the normal axle was the AMC 20.
Production Information
Year Serial Number Range Production
1976 xxx - xxx ppp
1977 xxx - xxx ppp
1978 xxx - xxx ppp
1979 xxx - xxx ppp
1980 xxx - xxx ppp
1981 xxx - xxx ppp
1982 xxx - xxx ppp
1983 xxx - xxx ppp
1984 xxx - xxx ppp
1985 xxx - xxx ppp
1986 xxx - xxx ppp
Serial Number Locations

Serial numbers are located on the . . .

CJ-8
Description

The CJ-8/Scrambler was produced from 1981 until the 1985. It is hardly a "short" Jeep, but it shares
many of the characteristics of the CJ-7s and late CJ-5s.
Drive Train
Engine
In 1981, the CJ-8 was offered stock with the GM 151 I4 engine and the 258 I6 and 304 V8 were
optional. The last year for the 304 was 1981. The GM 151 was replaced with AMC 150 I4 in 1984.
Transmission
The SR-4 and T-176 were used with the I4 and I6. The T-176 was used with the 304. After 1981, the T-
4, T-176, and T-5 5 speed were used. The TF999 was used with the I6 and V8 and the TF904 was used
with the I4.
Transfer Case
The Dana 300 was the transfer case used in the CJ-8.
Front Axle
The Dana 30 was always used in the CJ-8.
Rear Axle
The CJ-8 used the AMC 20 rear axle.
Production Information
Year Serial Number Range Production
1981 xxx - xxx ppp
1982 xxx - xxx ppp
1983 xxx - xxx ppp
 1984 xxx - xxx ppp
1985 xxx - xxx ppp
Serial Number Locations

Serial numbers are located on the . . .

Short Jeeps: Postal/Dispatch Jeep (DJ)

Description

The Postal/Dispatch Jeep was made in two basic models, the DJ-3A and the DJ-5. The DJ-3A was a flat
fender postal Jeep similar to the CJ-3A except it was two wheel drive. It was produced from 1956 until
1965. The DJ-5 was introduced in 1965 which is the postal Jeep most people are familiar with today. They
also produced a long version from 1965 until 1968, the DJ-6. The DJ-5 was made by Jeep into the early 70s
and production continued under AM General.
Drive Train
Engine
Transmission
Transfer Case
Front Axle
Rear Axle
Production Information
DJ-3A
YEAR BODY MODEL START END UNITS
1956 DJ-3A 56337 10001 12510 2510(15)
1957 DJ-3A 56337 12512(15) 13305 794
1958 DJ-3A 56337 13306 14693 1388(6)
DJ-3A ST CH 56437 10001 10001 1(16)
1959 DJ-3A 56337 14694 16642 1948(6)(14)
DJ-3A ST CH 56437 10002 10002 1(16)
1960 DJ-3A 56337 16643 19367 2725
DJ-3A ST CH 56437 10003 10014 12(16)(14)
1961 DJ-3A 56337 19368 20909 1542(21)
1962 DJ-3A
1963 DJ-3A
1964 DJ-3A
1965 DJ-3A
DJ-5
Year Serial Number Range Production
1965 xxx - xxx ppp
1966 xxx - xxx ppp
1967 xxx - xxx ppp
1968 xxx - xxx ppp
1969 xxx - xxx ppp
1970 xxx - xxx ppp
1971 xxx - xxx ppp
1972 xxx - xxx ppp
DJ-6
Year Serial Number Range Production
1965 xxx - xxx ppp
1966 xxx - xxx ppp
1967 xxx - xxx ppp
1968 xxx - xxx ppp
Serial Number Locations

Serial numbers are located on the firewall data plate.

Jeepster VJ
The Jeepster (VJ) was produced from 1948 through 1950. It was only available in two wheel drive, but
conversions are common. The design of the later Jeepster/Commando was based on the design of this early
Jeepster.

Drive Train
Engine
Transmission
Transfer Case
Front Axle
Rear Axle
Production Information

Production information for the VJ2 in 1948 and 1949 is intermingled with the production information for
the 463 Willys Wagon for those years. See the Willys Wagon page for serial number ranges and production
units for those years.

YEAR BODY MODEL START END UNITS

1948 VJ2 (See Wagon)
1949 VJ2 (See Wagon)
463-VJ3 10001 12698 2698
663-VJ3 10001 10654 654
1950 473-VJ3 10001 14066 4066
673-VJ3 10001 11779 1779
1951 473 VJ3 451 BA1 10001 -- NONE
673 VJ3 651 BA1 10001 -- NONE

Jeepster Commando (C101)

The Jeepster/Commando (C101) was produced from 1962 until 1971 and the Commando (C104) was
produced from 1972 until 1973.
Drive Train
Engine

The Jeepster/Commando was originally offered with the "Hurricane" F-Head 134 I4. The "Dauntless"
Buick 225 V6 was an optional engine in the late 60s. When AMC purchased Jeep from Kaiser, they soon
made the AMC 232, 258, and 304 available in the Commando C104 in 1972 and 1973.
Transmission

The T-90 3 speed was the standard transmission for the Jeepster with the F-Head engine and it's close
brother, the T-86 3 speed was used with the Dauntless V6. The T-14 replaced the T-86 with the 6 cylinder
engines and later the beefy T-15 was used with CJ-5 with the 304. The TH400 was the optional automatic
available for the Commando only with the Buick and AMC engines.
Transfer Case

The Jeepster/Commando was only available with the Dana 20 transfer case.
Front Axle
Rear Axle
Production Information
Year Serial Number Range Production
1967 xxx - xxx ppp
1968 xxx - xxx ppp
1969 xxx - xxx ppp
 1970 xxx - xxx ppp
1971 xxx - xxx ppp
1972 xxx - xxx ppp
1973 xxx - xxx ppp
Serial Number Locations

Serial numbers are located on the . . .

Forward Control Jeep (FC)

The Forward Control Jeep (FC) was produced from 1957 through 1965.

FC-170 Dual Rear Wheel has a heavy duty suspension and brakes. The GVW was increased to 9000 lbs.
Drive Train
Engine
Transmission
Transfer Case
Front Axle
Rear Axle
Production Information
YEAR BODY MODEL START END UNITS
1957 FC 150 CAB 65548 10001 16635 6635
FC 150 ST CH 65148 10001 10002 2
FC 170 CAB 61568(20) 10001 13101 310l
1958 FC 150 CAB 65548 16636 18705 2070
FC 150 C/WS 65348 10001 10001 1
FC 150 ST CH 65148 10003 10003 1
FC 170 CAB 61568 13102 14620 1519
FC 170 C/WS 61368 10001 10003 3
1959 FC 150 CAB 65548 18706 21754 3048(14)
FC 150 C/WS 65348 10002 10002 0(14)
FC 150 ST CH 65148 10004 10004 1
FC 170 CAB 61568 14621 17094(17) 2474
FC 170 C/WS 61368 10004 10005 2
FC 170 ST CH 61168 10001 10009 9
FC 170 Dual 61568-13 10001 10335 335
1960 FC 150 CAB 65548 21755 23678 1924
FC 150 ST CH 65148 10005 10005 1
FC 170 CAB 61568 17094(17) 19599 2506
FC 170 ST CH 61168 10010 10105 96
FC 170 Dual 61568-13 10336 10579 244
FC 170 Dual 61568-15 10001 10158 158
1961 FC 150 CAB 65548 23679 24976 1298(21)
FC 170 CAB 61568 19600 21646 2047(21)
FC 170 ST CH 61168 10106 10111 6(21)
FC 170 Dual 61568-13 10580 10703 124(21)
FC 170 Dual 61568-15 10159 10354 196(21)
1962 FC
1963 FC
1964 FC
1965 FC
Contributors

Thanks to Joe Shaefer for sending me some production information from Peter Sessler's "Illustrated Jeep
Buyers Guide." It seems to be alignment, but not as complete, as Charlie Weavers production information.
Willys Pickup
The Willys Pickup was produced from 1947 through 1965. It was introduced in 1947 with 2WD and
4WD models. There were only a few styling changes made to the pickup over the years. In 1950 a new
front grill was introduced mid year. Another front grill change occurred in 1954. In 1960, the two piece
windshield was replaced with a one piece windshield.

The Willys Pickup was offered in various configurations over the year including chassis only, chassis
and cab, pickup, and platform stake bed.
Drive Train
Engine

The Willys Pickup was introduced with the "Go Devil" L-Head 134 I4 engine. In 1950 "Hurricane" F-
Head 134 I4 replaced the L-Head engine. In 1954 the "Super Hurricane" L-Head 226 I6 was offered. In
1955 the F-Head became optional and the 226 became standard. In 1957, the F-Head was not offered in the
Willys pickup, but it became available again in 1959. Revisions were made to the 226 in 1959 that gave it
slightly lower HP, but HP and torque peaks were at lower RPM. In 1963, the "Tornado" 230 I6 introduced
in the pickup and the F-Head was dropped again. In 1964, a low HP version of the 230 was available. In the
final year, only the high HP version of the 230 was available.
Transmission
The Willys Pickup was equipped with a column shift T-90 3 speed which was replaced with a floor shift
version of this transmission in mid year 1949.
Transfer Case
The 26 tooth small hole Dana/Spicer 18 transfer case was used.
Axles
The front axle used in Willys Pickups was the Dana/Spicer 25 with drum brakes. The rear axle was the
semi-floating Timken 51510. The standard ratio with the I4s was 5.38 with 6.17 and 4.88 optional. The
standard ratio with the I6s was 4.88 with 5.38 optional.
Production Information
YEAR BODY MODEL START END UNITS
1947 4WD (4T) 10001 12346 2346
2WD (2T) 10001 12642 2642
1948 4WD (4T) 12347 33304 20957(14)
2WD (2T) 12643 21859 9216(14)
1949 4WD (4T) 33305 44062 10757(14)
2WD (2T) 21860 26815 4955(14)
1950 4WD (4T) 44063 47709 3646(14)
2WD (2T) 26816 27787 971(14)
473 4WD 10001 19338 9338
473 HT 10001 14679 4679
1951 473 4WD PU 451 EC1 10001 26029 16029
473 4WD CAB 451 EB1 10001 11894 1894
473 4WD STK 451 ED110001 10420 420
473 HT PU 451 DC1 10001 11070(1)
473 HT CAB 451 DB1 10001 (1) 1070
473 HT STK 451 DD1 10001 (1)
1952 473 4WD PU 452 EC1 10001 23183 13183
473 4WD CAB 452 EB1 10001 11085 1085
473 4WD STK 452 ED110001 10358 358
473 4WD C/WS 452 EE1 10001 10056 56
473 4WD FFC 452 EF1 10001 11473 1473
1953 475 4WD PU 453 EC2 10001 24128 14128
475 4WD CAB 453 EB2 10001 11522 1522
475 4WD STK 453 ED210001 16694 694
475 4WD C/WS 453 EE2 10001 10008 8
 475 4WD FFC 453 EF2 10001 10146 146
1954 475 4WD PU 454 EC2 10001 13594 3594
475 4WD CAB 454 EB2 10001 10681 681
475 4WD STK 454 ED210001 10185 185
475 4WD FFC 454 EF2 10001 10013 13
475 4WD C/WS 454 EE2 10001 10004 4
6-226 4WD PU 654 EC2 10001 14927 4927
6-226 4WD CAB 654 EB2 10001 10439 439
6-226 4WD STK 654 ED210001 10336 336
6-226 4WD C/WS 654 EE2 10001 10005 5
1955 475 4WD PU 55248 10001 10922 922
475 4WD CAB 55148 10001 10058 558
475 4WD STK 55348 10001 10026 26
475 4WD C/WS 55548 10001 10007 7
6-226 4WD PU 55268 5001 22168 168(8)
6-226 4WD CAB 55168 5001 11391 6391
6-226 4WD STK 55368 5001 10691 5691
6-226 4WD C/WS 55568 10001 10050 50
6-226 4WD ST CH 55668 10001 10001 1
6-226 4WD Fire Eng. 55068-05 10001 10001 1
6-226 4WD Amb 55068-03 10001 10011 11
6-226 4WD CPC 55068-06 10001 10030 30
1956 475 4WD PU 55248 10923 11532 609
475 4WD CAB 55148 10559 10931 372
475 4WD STK 55348 10027 10059 33
475 4WD C/WS 55548 10008 10613 606
475 4WD FFC 55448 10001 10002 2
475 4WD AMB 55048-03 10095 10104 10
475 4WD CPC 55048-06 10012 10073 62
475 2WD PU 55237 10001 10004 4
6-226 4WD PU 55268 22169 33446 11277
6-226 4WD CAB 55168 11392 14458 3066
6-226 4WD STK 55368 10692 11260 568
6-226 4WD C/WS 55568 10051 10065 15
6-226 4WD ST CH 55668 10002 10002 1
6-226 4WD Fire Eng 55068-05 10002 -- 0
6-226 4WD AMB 55068-03 10012 10040 29
1957 475 4WD PU 55248 11533 12203 731
475 4WD CAB 55148 10932 11087 156
475 4WD STK 55348 10060 10090 31
475 4WD C/WS 55548 10614 11118 505
475 4WD FFC 55448 10003 10003 1
475 4WD AMB 55048-03 10105 10132 28
475 4WD CPC 55048-06 10074 10088 15
6-226 4WD PU 55268 33447 40154 6708
6-226 4WD CAB 55168 14459 15476 1018
6-226 4WD STK 55368 11261 11648 388
6-226 4WD C/WS 55568 10066 10078 13
6-226 4WD FFC 55468 10050 10098 49(10)
6-226 4WD Fire Eng 55068-05 10002 10006 5(10)
6-226 4WD AMB 55068-03 10041 10062 22(10)
6-226 4WD CPC 55068-06 10188 10290 103(10)
1958 475 4WD PU 55248 12204 12691 488(6)
475 4WD CAB 55148 11088 11272 185(6)
475 4WD STK 55348 10191 10197 7(6)
475 4WD C/WS 55548 11119 11226 108(6)
 475 4WD FFC 55448 10003 10004 2(6)
475 4WD AMB 55048-03 10133 10143 11
475 4WD CPC 55048-06 10089 10103 14
6-226 4WD PU 55268 40155 45814 5660(6)
6-226 4WD CAB 55168 15477 16969 1493(6)
6-226 4WD STK 55368 11649 11996 348(6)
6-226 4WD C/WS 55568 10079 10084 6(6)
6-226 4WD FFC 55468 10099 10120 22
6-226 4WD Fire Eng 55068-05 10007 10016 10
6-226 4WD AMB 55068-03 10063 10092 30(22)
6-226 4WD CPC 55068-06 10291 10329 39
6-226 4WD AVA55068-09 10001 10001 1
6-226 4WD Fire Eng 55068-11 10001 10022 22
1959 475 4WD PU 55248 12692 12924 233(6)
475 4WD CAB 55148 11273 11478 206(6)
475 4WD STK 55348 10198 10201 4(6)
475 4WD C/WS 55548 11227 11886 659(6)(14)
475 4WD FFC 55448 10004 10004 1(6)
475 4WD AMB 55048-03 10144 10145 2(6)
475 4WD CPC 55048-06 10104 10114 10(6)(14)
6-226 4WD PU 55268 45815 53286 7472(6)
6-226 4WD CAB 55168 16970 19577 2608(6)
6-226 4WD STK 55368 11997 12506 510(6)
6-226 4WD C/WS 55568 10085 10090 6(6)
6-226 4WD FFC 55668 10121 10143 23
6-226 4WD Fire Eng 55068-05 10017 10019 3
6-226 4WD AMB 55068-03 10093 10098 6
6-226 4WD CPC 55068-06 10330 10389 60
6-226 4WD AVA55068-09 10002 10002 0(14)
6-226 4WD Fire Eng 55068-11 10023 10024 2
1960 475 4WD PU 55248 12925 13455 531
475 4WD CAB 55148 11479 11602 124
475 4WD STK 55348 10202 10302 100(14)
475 4WD C/WS 55548 11887 13337 1451
475 4WD AMB 55048-03 10146 10149 4
475 4WD CPC 55048-06 10115 10121 7
6-226 4WD PU 55268 53287 60913 7627
6-226 4WD CAB 55168 19578 23199 3622
6-226 4WD STK 55368 12507 13110 604
6-226 4WD C/WS 55568 10091 10103 12(14)
6-226 4WD FFC 55468 10144 10156 13
6-226 4WD Fire Eng 55068-05 10020 10102 83
6-226 4WD AMB 55068-03 10099 10209 111
6-226 4WD CPC 55068-06 10390 10524 135
1961 475 4WD PU 55248 13456 13771 316(21)
475 4WD CAB 55148 11603 11661 59(21)
475 4WD STK 55348 10303 10306 4(21)
475 4WD C/WS 55548 13338 13360 23(21)
475 4WD CPC 55048-06 10122 10472 351(21)
6-226 4WD PU 55268 60914 68660 7747(19)(21)
6-226 4WD CAB 55168 23200 25111 1912(19)(21)
6-226 4WD STK 55368 13111 13522 412(21)
6-226 4WD C/WS 55568 10104 10114 11(21)
6-226 4WD ST CH 55668 10002 10105 104(21)
6-226 4WD FFC 55468 10157 10211 55(21)
6-226 4WD AMB 55068-03 10210 10219 10(21)
 6-226 4WD CPC 55068-06 10525 10559 35(21)
6-226 4WD Dual 55168-16 10001 10038 38(21)
1962
1963
1964
1965
Serial Number Locations

Serial numbers are located on the left frame rail on the outside near the front. An additional ID plate is
located on the left of the drivers seat floor riser.

The engine number was located at the top front of the engine block on the water pump boss.

Willys Wagon
The Station and Delivery Wagons were produced from 1946 through 1965.

Variations
Model Basic Variations
Jeep Station Wagon
2-Wheel Drive None
Jeep 4x4 Utility Wagon Utility Wagon, Cowl and Windshield,
and Flat Faced Cowl
Jeep Panel Delivery
2-Wheel Drive - 4-Wheel Drive Panel Delivery 2wd, Flat Faced Cowl,
Cowl and Windshield, and Traveler
Specifications

Wheelbase 104"
Length 174"
Width 68" (SD) 72" (SW)
Height 72"
Front Tread 57"
Rear Tread 57"
Gross Weight 4500 lbs (ex 4x2 SW 4300 lbs.)
Year Model Curb Weight
1949 4x2 SW 2898 lbs.
1963 6-230 4x4 UW 3345 lbs
1963 6-230 4x4 UD 3147 lbs
1963 F4-134 4x4 UW 3228 lbs
1963 F4-134 4x4 UD 3030 lbs
1963 6-230 4x2 UW 3106 lbs
1963 6-230 4x2 UD 2998 lbs
1963 F4-134 4x2 UW 2993 lbs
1963 F4-134 4x2 UD 2881 lbs
Historical Notes & Items of Interest

Willys do Brasil was producing 2wd and 4wd Station Wagons called the Rural in 1960. The Rural had a
different front fenders, hood, grille, and taillights. Brooks Stevens contributed to their unique front end
appearance.
Drive Train
Engine
Transmission
Transfer Case
Front Axle
Rear Axle
Production Information
YEAR BODY MODEL START END UNITS
1946 463 10001 16534 6534
1947 463 16535 44050 27515(14)
1948 463 (Inc VJ2) 44051 84825 40774(14)
663 10001 13607 3607
1949 463 (Inc VJ2) 84826 107895 23069(14)
4x463 SW 10001 14472 4472
663 13608 23614 10006(14)
1950 4x463 SW 14473 17559 3086(14)
463 107896 112402 4506(14)
4x473 SW-SD 10001 12450 2450
473 SW-SD 10001 29616 19616
663 23615 25937 2322(14)
673 SW 10001 17931 7931
1951 4x473 SW 451 FA1 10001 21854 11854
473 SW 451 AA1 10001 25906 15906
473 SD 451 CA1 10001 10003 3
2x473 SW 451 HA1 10001 10630 630
2x473 SD 451 JA1 10001 10135 135
673 SW 651 AA1 10001 18470 8470
1952 4x475 SW&SD 452 FA2 10001 15683 5683
475 SW 452 AA2 10001 14277 4277
2x475 SW 452 HA2 10001 10018 18
473 SD 452 CA1 10001 12091 2091
685 SW 652 AA2 10001 13709 3709
1953 4x475 SW 453 FA2 10001 20631 10631
4x475 SD 453 RA2 10001 10992 992
475 SW 453 AA2 10001 14747 4747
475 SD 453 CA2 10001 12347 2347
2x475 SD 453 JA2 10001 10094 94
685 SW 653 AA2 10001 17533 7533
1954 4x475 SW 454 FA2 10001 13528 3528
4x475 SD 454 RA2 10001 10288 288
475 SW 454 AA2 10001 10188 188
475 SD 454 CA2 10001 10148 148
2x475 SD (Post Off.) 454 JA3 10001 10100 100
6-226 4x4 SW 654 FA2 10001 12645 2645
6-226 4x4 SD 454 RA2 10001 10219 219
685 SW 654 AA2(7) 10001 10945 945
685 SD 654 CA2 10001 10308 308
1955 475 4x4 SW 54148 10001 11275 1275
475 4x4 SD 54248 10001 10174 174
475 4x4 C/WS 54548 10001 10006 6
475 SW 54747 5001 10098 98(8)
475 SD 54847 5001 10098 98(8)
475 2x4 SW 54147 10001 10070 70
475 2x4 SD 54247 10001 10084 84
6-226 4x4 SW 54168 5001 18095 13095
6-226 4x4 SD 54268 5001 10890 5890
6-226 4x4 ST CH54668 10001 10002 2
6-226 4x4 FFC 54468 10001 10003 3
6-226 4x4 C/WS 54568 10001 10001 1
6-226 4x4 AMB 54068-03 10001 10005 5
6-226 2x4 SW 54167 10001 10845 845
 6-226 2x4 SD 54267 10001 10226 226
6-226 2x4 ST CH54667 10001 10001 1
6-226 2x4 AMB 54067-03 10001 10001 1
6-226 2x4 AMB 54067-04 10001 10001 1
685 2x4 SW 54127 10001 10108 108
685 2x4 SD 54227 10001 10096 96
685 SW 54727 5001 11093 6093
685 SD 54827 5001 10309 5309
1956 475 4x4 SW 54148 11276 12940 1664
475 4x4 SD 54248 10175 10397 222
475 4x4 FFC 54448 10001 10001 1
475 4x4 C/WS 54548 10007 --- 0
475 4x4 AMB 54048-03 10001 10028 28
475 2x4 SW 54147 10071 10395 324
475 2x4 SD 54247 10085 10576 491
475 2x4 ST CH 54647 10001 10001 1
475 2x4 AMB 54047 10001 10004 4
6-226 4x4 SW 54168 18096 25335 7239
6-226 4x4 SD 54268 10891 11650 757
6-226 4x4 ST CH54668 10003 --- 0
6-226 4x4 FFC 54468 10004 --- 0
6-226 4x4 C/WS 54568 10002 --- 0
6-226 4x4 AMB 54068-03 10006 10013 8
6-226 4x4 AMB 54068-04 10001 10003 3
6-226 4x4 RT 54068-07 10001 10002 2
6-226 2x4 SW 54167 10846 12190 1344
6-226 2x4 SD 54267 10227 10600 373
6-226 2x4 AMB 54067-03 10002 10002 1
6-226 2x4 AMB 54067-04 10002 10002 1
1957 475 4x4 SW 54148 12941 14250 1310
475 4x4 SD 54248 10398 10679 282
475 4x4 FFC 54448 10002 10004 3
475 4x4 AMB 54048-03 10029 10061 32
475 2x4 SW 54147 10396 10930 535(5)
475 2x4 SD 54247 10577 11006 430(5)
475 2x4 ST CH 54647 10002 10003 2(5)
475 2x4 AMB 54047-03 10001 10007 7(5)
6-226 4x4 SW 54168 25336 32699 7364
6-226 4x4 SD 54268 11651 12230 580(12)
6-226 4x4 FFC 54468 10004 10004 1
6-226 4x4 AMB 54068-03 10014 10034 21
6-226 4x4 RT 54068-07 10003 10009 7
6-226 2x4 SW 54167 12191 14667 2477
6-226 2x4 SD 54267 10601 10838 238
6-226 2x4 AMB 54067-03 10003 10006 4
1958 475 4x4 SW 54148 14251 14743 493
475 4x4 SD 54248 10680 10939 259(14)
475 4x4 AMB 54048-03 10062 10070 8(14)
475 2x4 SW 54147 10931 11200 69(14)
475 2x4 SD 54247 11007 11425 418(14)
475 2x4 ST CH 54647 10104 10163 60
475 2x4 AMB 54047-03 10008 10008 1
6-226 4x4 SW 54168 32700 39196 6497
6-226 4x4 SD 54268 12231 12766 536
6-226 4x4 AMB 54068-03 10035 10051 16(14)
6-226 4x4 RT 54068-07 10010 10012 2(14)
 6-226 2x4 SW 54167 14668 15252 585
6-226 2x4 SD 54267 10839 11038 200
6-226 2x4 AMB 54067-03 10007 10010 4
1959 475 4x4 SW 54148 14744 16095 1352
475 4x4 SD 54248 10940 11079 140
475 4x4 AMB 54048-03 10071 10133 63
475 2x4 SW 54147 11201 11441 241
475 2x4 SD 54247 11426 11861 436
475 2x4 ST CH 54647 10164 10266 103
475 2x4 AMB 54047-03 10008 10009 2
6-226 4x4 SW 54168 39197 47362 8165(14)
6-226 4x4 SD 54268 12767 13316 550
6-226 4x4 FFC 54468 10004 10004 1
6-226 4x4 AMB 54068-03 10052 10096 45
6-226 4x4 RT 54068-07 10013 10014 2
6-226 4x4 AVA 54068-09 10021 10060 40
6-226 2x4 SW 54167 15253 15602 350
6-226 2x4 SD 54267 11039 11276 238
6-226 2x4 AMB 54067-03 10010 10041 32
6-226 2x4 FFC 54467 10001 10001 1
1960 475 4x4 SW 54148 16096 17270 1175
475 4x4 SD 54248 11080 11206 127
475 4x4 AMB 54048-03 10134 10226 93
475 2x4 SW 54147 11441 11496 56
475 2x4 SD 54247 11861 12344 484
475 2x4 ST CH 54647 10266 10355 90
475 2x4 FFC 54447 10001 10202 202
6-226 4x4 SW 54168 47363 56330 8968
6-226 4x4 SD 54268 13317 14562 1246
6-226 4x4 AMB 54068-03 10097 10204 108
6-226 4x4 AMB 54068-04 10004 10004 1
6-226 4x4 AVA 54068-09 10061 10111 51
6-226 4x4 Traveler 54268-14 10001 10112 112
6-226 2x4 SW 54167 15602 15681 80
6-226 2x4 SD 54267 11276 11693 418
6-226 2x4 C/WS 54567 10001 10073 73
6-226 2x4 Traveler 54267-14 10001 10102 102
1961 475 4x4 SW 54148 17271 18110 840(21)
475 4x4 SD 54248 11207 11762 556(21)
475 4x4 AMB 54048-03 10227 15281 55(21)
474 4x4 Traveler 54348 10001 10005 5(21)
475 2x4 SD 54247 12345 12557 213(21)
475 2x4 FFC 54447 10202 10202 1(21)
6-226 4x4 SW 54168 56331 64238 7908(21)
6-226 4x4 SD 54268 14562 15310 749(21)
6-226 4x4 ST CH54668 10101 10101 1(21)
6-226 4x4 C/WS 54568 10101 10190 90(21)
6-226 4x4 AMB 54068-03 10205 10327 123(21)
6-226 4x4 AVA 54068-09 10112 10167 56(21)
6-226 4x4 Traveler 54368 10001 10014 14(21)
6-226 2x4 SD 54267 11694 19144 251(21)
6-226 2x4 AMB 54067-03 10042 10116 75(21)
6-226 2x4 C/WS 54567 10074 10124 51(21)
6-226 2x4 Traveler 54367 10001 10004 4(21)
1962
1963
 1964
1965
Special Wagons
1958 475 2x4 Maverick 58147 10001 10100 100
1959 475 2x4 Maverick 58147 10101 12654 2553(14)
475 2x4 El Goucho 58547 10001 10003 3(14)
6-226 2x4 Maverick 58167 10001 10130 130
1960 475 2x4 SW Face Lift(18) 58147 12655 15220 2566
6-226 2x4 SW Face Lift(18) 58167 10130 11097 968
1961 475 2x4 Maverick 58147 15221 16422 1202(19)(21)
6-226 2x4 Maverick 58167 11098 11473 376(21)
Later Production Information
1962
-
1965 6-230 4x4 Station Wagon (Utility Wagon)
6-230 4x2 Sedan Delivery (Utility Delivery)
6-230 4x4 Sedan Delivery (Utility Delivery)
6-230 4x4 Flat Face Cowl
6-230 4x4Cowl and Windshield
6-230 4x4 Stripped Chassis
6-230 4x2 Station Wagon (Utility Wagon) 54178-10001 and up
54277-10001 and up
54278-10001 and up
54478-10001 and up
54578-10001 and up
54678-10001 and up
58177-10001 and up
***
* The VJ-2 is included in this serial number range.
** Serial numbers consecutive with 1955 production.
*** Production data not availible.
Serial Number Locations

Serial numbers are located on the identifiaction plate located near the bottom rear of the left hand door
frame.

Engine Serial numbers

F-134 - Located on top of water pump boss at upper front end of cylinder block.

L-226 - Located near left front corner of cylinder block above generator.

Tornado 230 - Located near lower front right corner of cylinder block.

Jeep Engine: Go Devil 134

The power and torque of the L-Head engine is arguably the main reason Willys won the contract with the
DOD to produce the MB used in WWII. It doesn't seem like much by todays standards, but it out performed
the engines used in the Ford and Bantam prototypes. The MB used a different carburetor from the civilian
models and currently I do not have the percise specs on it, but it is right in this same range.

The L-Head is known as the L-Head becase the valves for the exhaust and intake are in the block. Most
engines used in automobiles today have valves in the head. This design gave it the advantage of having a
relatively low profile. Part of the DOD specifications required the vehicle to be able to drive under an
object that was about 3 feet high.
 The L-Head engines uses a cast iron block and cylinder head with 3 main bearings and mechanical
lifters. The "Go Devil" engine earned its fame in the MB use in WWII. The L-Head continued to be used in
the post War CJ-2A, Willys Wagon, Willys Pickup, CJ-3A, M38, and DJ-3A. The specifications are
slightly different presumably due to carburetor and compression differences between the engines. The L-
Head used in '45-'50 CJ-2As and '49-'50 CJ-3As is rated the same.

L-Head 134 4 Cylinder

Bore x Stroke 3.125" x 4.375"
Displacement 134.2 ci(2.2L)
Compression Ratio 6.48:1
Horsepower (gross) 60@4000rpm
Torque (gross) 105@2000
Main Bearings 3
Valve Configuration L-head
Fuel Carter WO-596S 1bbl downdraft

The L-Head used in 1947 until mid 1950 Willys Pickups and Willys Wagons has a slightly higher torque
rating. It uses a different carburetor and has different compression.

L-Head 134 4 Cylinder

Bore x Stroke 3.125" x 4.375"
Displacement 134.2 ci(2.2L)
Compression Ratio 6.47:1
Horsepower (gross) 60@4000rpm
Torque (gross) 106@2000
Main Bearings 3
Valve Configuration L-head
Fuel Carter 626 1bbl

A high altitude version of the L-Head was optional with the Willys Pickup and Willys Wagon.

L-Head 134 4 Cylinder

Bore x Stroke 3.125" x 4.375"
Displacement 134.2 ci(2.2L)
Compression Ratio 7.0:1
Horsepower (gross) 60@4000rpm
Torque (gross) 106@2000
Main Bearings 3
Valve Configuration L-head
Fuel Carter 626 1bbl

Jeep Engine: Hurricane F-Head 134 I4

The F-Head 134 inline 4 was the standard engine in the CJ-5 and CJ-6 from their introduction until
1971. The F-Head was the only engine ever used in the CJ-3B. The engine also saw action in starting in the
middle of 1950 in Willys Wagons and Willys Pickups. It was also used in FC trucks.

The F-Head 134 uses a cast iron block and head with mechanical lifters and 3 main bearings. Two
versions of the F-Head were available most years, the output specifications are the same for both, the
compression is different. The intake valves are in the head, but the exhaust valves are in the block. The
valve configuration makes the F-Head engine taller than the L-Head because the L-Head has the intake and
exhaust valves in the block.
 New engine compartments had to be designed to make room for the taller engine. The CJ-5 and CJ-3B
were designed with this engine in mind. It is fairly common to see a F-Head engine swapped into a CJ-2A
or CJ-3A. Normally a section of the hood is cut out to make room for the carburetor.

There is a lot of confusion about the name of the F-Head engine. The F represents the valve
configuration where one set of valves is in the head and one is in the block. The "F" in F-Head does not
stand for "Flat" nor does it stand for "Ford". Other makes of vehicles used flat head engines and some
people think the F-Head stands for flat head. Another source of confusion is Ford built some of their WWII
GPWs with bolts with an "F" on the head so the parts could be distinguished from the Willys MB. They
used F head bolts to build the GPW, but this is not related to the F-Head engine.

The main difference between different versions of the F-Head engine is the compression. The early F-
Heads used between '50-'60 in Willys Wagons, Willys Pickups, CJ-5s, CJ-3B, etc had a low compression
F-Head standard. The Willys Pickup only used this engine from '50-'56 and in '59.

Hurricane F-Head 134 I4

Bore x Stroke 3.125" x 4.375"
Displacement 134.2 (2.199L)
Compression Ratio 6.9:1
Horsepower (gross) 72@4000rpm
Torque (gross) 114@2000
Main Bearings 3
Valve Configuration F-head
Fuel 1-bbl Carter

The "High Altitude" option was the same engine with a higher compression ratio.

Hurricane F-Head 134 I4

Bore x Stroke 3.125" x 4.375"
Displacement 134.2 (2.199L)
Compression Ratio 7.4:1
Horsepower (gross) 72@4000rpm
Torque (gross) 114@2000
Main Bearings 3
Valve Configuration F-head
Fuel 1-bbl Carter

Between 1961 and 1970, the high compression version became standard and the low compression
version was optional. A slight horse power gain was realized. The Willys Pickup used the 7.4:1
compression engine as standard and a 7.8:1 compression engine as optional from '60-'62.

Hurricane F-Head 134 I4

Bore x Stroke 3.125" x 4.375"
Displacement 134.2 (2.199L)
Compression Ratio 7.4:1
Horsepower (gross) 75@4000rpm
Torque (gross) 114@2000
Main Bearings 3
Valve Configuration F-head
Fuel 1-bbl downdraft
The optional low compression F-Head used from '61 until '70.

Hurricane F-Head 134 I4

Bore x Stroke 3.125" x 4.375"
Displacement 134.2 (2.199L)
Compression Ratio 6.9:1
 Horsepower (gross) 75@4000rpm
Torque (gross) 114@2000
Main Bearings 3
Valve Configuration F-head
Fuel 1-bbl downdraft

In 1971, a low compression version was the only one available in the 49 state version. A California
version was high compression.

Hurricane F-Head 134 I4

Bore x Stroke 3.125" x 4.375"
Displacement 134.2 (2.199L)
Compression Ratio 6.7:1
Horsepower (gross) 75@4000rpm
Torque (gross) 114@2000
Main Bearings 3
Valve Configuration F-head
Fuel 1-bbl downdraft

The California high compression F-Head available in 1971.

Hurricane F-Head 134 I4

Bore x Stroke 3.125" x 4.375"
Displacement 134.2 (2.199L)
Compression Ratio 7.4:1
Horsepower (gross) 75@4000rpm
Torque (gross) 114@2000
Main Bearings 3
Valve Configuration F-head
Fuel 1-bbl downdraft
Contributors

Photos courtesy Dan Bever and Derek Redmond.

Jeep Engine: Super Hurricane L-Head 226 I6

The "Super Hurricane" 226 L-Head engine has a cast iron block and cylinder head with 4 main bearings
and solid lifters. The exhaust and intake valves are in the block, not in the cylinder head. The engine was
used in earlier Willys cars, but was first introduced in 1950 in Willys trucks. The Willys Pickup and Willys
Wagon used the 226 from '54 until '63. There was an option 7.3:1 high altitude version available during
these years.

The 226 used between 1954-1958 has a slightly higher horse power rating than the later 226.

Super Hurricane L-Head 226 I6

Bore x Stroke 3.94" x 4.375"
Displacement 226.2 Cubic Inches
Compression Ratio 6.861:1
Horsepower (gross) 115@3800rpm
Torque (gross) 190@1800
Main Bearings 4
Valve Configuration L-head
Fuel 1-bbl Carter
 The 226 used from 1959-1962 has a slightly lower horsepower rating, but the torque peak comes at a
lower RPM.

Super Hurricane L-Head 226 I6

Bore x Stroke 3.94" x 4.375"
Displacement 226.2 Cubic Inches
Compression Ratio 6.861:1
Horsepower (gross) 105@3600rpm
Torque (gross) 190@1400
Main Bearings 4
Valve Configuration L-head
Fuel 1-bbl Carter

Jeep Engine: Perkins 192

The British made Perkins 192 diesel I4 was optional in the CJ-5 and CJ-6 from 1961 until 1965. It uses
a cast iron block and cylinder head with mechanical lifters and 3 main bearings.

Perkins 192 4 Cylinder

Bore x Stroke 3.50" x 5.00"
Displacement 192.2 ci(3.15L)
Compression Ratio 16.5:1
Horsepower (gross) 62@3000rpm
Torque (gross) 143@1350
Main Bearings 3
Valve Configuration OHV
Fuel diesel

Jeep Engine: Tornado 230 I6

The "Tornado" 230 I6 uses a cast iron block and cylinder head with over head valves. The 230 was a bit
ahead of its time because it used an overhead cam. The engine gets a bad reputation because of it's
complexity compared to other engines at the time. The 230 is the only Kaiser engine to be used in a Jeep in
all the years they owned Jeep.

The Tornado was used in Willys Pickups, Willys Wagons, J-series pickups, Wagoneers, M715s, and
M725s.

The 230 was used in Jeep pickups (Gladiator) from 1963 until 1964. It was also used in Willys Pickups
and Willys Wagons from '63 until '65.

Tornado 230 I6
Bore x Stroke 3.34" x 4.38"
Displacement 230 (3.76L)
Compression Ratio 8.5:1
Horsepower (net) 140@4000rpm
Torque (net) 210@1750
Main Bearings 4
Valve Configuration SOHC
Fuel 1bbl or 2bbl

A low compression version of the 230 was available in Willys Pickups, Willys Wagons, and full size
pickups in 1964. It was also available in Willys Pickups and Willys Wagons in 1965.
 Tornado 230 I6
Bore x Stroke 3.34" x 4.38"
Displacement 230 (3.76L)
Compression Ratio 7.5:1
Horsepower (net) 133@4000rpm
Torque (net) 199@2400
Main Bearings 4
Valve Configuration SOHC
Fuel 1bbl or 2bbl

The "Dauntless" 225 V6 engine was introduced in 1966 in the CJ and C101 models. The V6
configuration of the engine makes it very compact which is a big plus in tight Jeep engine compartments.
Kaiser purchased the tooling to build the 225 from Buick and later, AMC sold the tooling back to Buick.

A desendent of this engine, the 231 (3.8L) V6, is used in GM cars to this day. The modernized and
common 231 is a good canidate for replacing a blown 225. There are differences in the balancing of the
engine though, so it can be tricky. The 225 is externally balanced and the 231 is internally balanced. This
means you cannot just throw your 225 fly wheel on a 231, the 231 must be balanced.

The flywheel itself used with the 225 is not typical. The flywheels used in the Jeep vehicles are very thick
and heavy to increase torque. The flywheels used in Buick cars are much lighter.

Since the 225 is a Buick engine, it uses the standard Buick bell housing. The standard Buick bell housing
will bolt to a SM420, so this is probably the best transmission swap option for Jeeps equipped with this
engine. The T-14 and T-86 3 speed transmissions used behind this engine are not known for their strength.

The Buick 225 uses a cast iron block and cylinder heads with mechanical lifters and 3 main bearings.

Dauntless Buick 225 V6

Bore x Stroke 3.75" x 3.40"
Displacement 225 (3.68L)
Compression Ratio 9.0:1
Horsepower (net) 160@4200
Torque (net) 235@2400
Main Bearings 3
Valve Configuration OHV
Fuel 2bbl

Jeep Engine: AMC 232 I6

The AMC 232 inline 6 uses a cast iron block and cylinder head with hydraulic lifters and 7 main bearings.
It was the standard engine in CJs from '72-'78 and in '65-'70 J-series pickups and Wagoneers. It is hard to
tell it from a 258 by looking at it.

The AMC 232 was the standard engine in '72-'78 CJs.

AMC 232 I6
Bore x Stroke 3.75" x 3.50"
Displacement 232 (3.8L)
Compression Ratio 8.0:1
Horsepower (net) 100@3600
Torque (net) 185@1800
Main Bearings 7
Valve Configuration OHV
 Fuel 1bbl

The AMC 232 was the standard engine in '65-'70 J-series pickups and Wagoneers.

AMC 232 I6
Bore x Stroke 3.75" x 3.50"
Displacement 232 (3.8L)
Compression Ratio 8.5:1
Horsepower (gross) 145@4300
Torque (gross) 215@1600
Main Bearings 7
Valve Configuration OHV
Fuel 1bbl Carter or Holley

Jeep Engine: AMC 258 I6

The AMC 258 was introduced in 1971 in J-series pickups and Wagoneers and in 1972 in CJs. It
continued to be used through 1990 in the Wrangler. It is basically a stroked 232 engine. The great thing
about this engine is it reliable, inexpensive, and has horse power and toque peaks at low RPM.

The 258 inline 6 (I6) engine always came from the factory carbureted any many people complain about
the Carter BBD carburetor and the maze of emmissions vacuum hoses. There are a couple articles below
that can help you sort through those hoses and tune the Carter BBD. For a carbureted engine, the 258 with
the Carter BBD performs very well off road. The 258 always came with a cast iron block and cylinder
head, hydraulic lifters (with non-adjustable rockers), and 7 main bearings.

The 258 used in '87-'90 Wrangler YJs uses a computer controlled Carter BBD. It is very simlar to the
258 used in '82-'86 CJs, but performance suffers due to emmission controls.

AMC 258 I6
Bore x Stroke 3.75" x 3.90"
Displacement 258 (4.2L)
Compression Ratio 9.2:1
Horsepower (net) 112@3200
Torque (net) 210@2000
Main Bearings 7
Valve Configuration OHV
Fuel 2bbl Carter BBD

The 258 used in '82-'86 CJs used a computer controled Carter BBD. The computer controls mixture
based on an O2 sensor and other sensors.

AMC 258 I6
Bore x Stroke 3.75" x 3.90"
Displacement 258 (4.2L)
Compression Ratio 9.2:1
Horsepower (net) 115@3200
Torque (net) 210@1800
Main Bearings 7
Valve Configuration OHV
Fuel 2bbl Carter BBD

The 258 used in '79-'81 CJs, some used a 1bbl carb and some used a 2bbl carb.
 AMC 258 I6
Bore x Stroke 3.75" x 3.90"
Displacement 258 (4.2L)
Compression Ratio 8.3:1
Horsepower (net) 110@3500
Torque (net) 195@2000
Main Bearings 7
Valve Configuration OHV
Fuel 1bbl and 2bbl

The 258 used in '72-'78 CJs, J-series pickups, and Wagoneers, some used a 1bbl carb and lower
compression than later 258s.

AMC 258 I6
Bore x Stroke 3.75" x 3.90"
Displacement 258 (4.2L)
Compression Ratio 8.0:1
Horsepower (net) 110@3500
Torque (net) 195@2000
Main Bearings 7
Valve Configuration OHV
Fuel 1bbl

The 258 was introduced in 1971 as the standard engine in J-series pickups and Wagoneers.

AMC 258 I6
Bore x Stroke 3.75" x 3.90"
Displacement 258 (4.2L)
Compression Ratio 8.5:1
Horsepower (gross) 150@3800
Torque (gross) 240@1800
Main Bearings 7
Valve Configuration OHV
Fuel 1bbl Carter or Holley
Other Information
Learning to Love Your 258: An easy fix for the most common idle problems with the
258(4.2L) engine used in Wranglers(YJ) and CJs.
Computer By-Pass: John Nutter's alternative ignition modification for the 4.2L engine.
Contributors

Some photos courtesy Rick Boiros.