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Technical Specifications
Gross Weight: 3,650 lb.
Length: 132 1/4” (335.91 cm.)
Width: 55 1/2” (140.97 cm.)
Height (Top Up): 71 3/4” (182.25 cm.)
Height (Top Down): 52” (132.08 cm.)
Tire Size: 6.00-16, 30 psi
Max Speed: 65 mph
Fuel Capacity: 15 gal.
Range: 285 mi.
Electrical: 6 Volt (Negative Ground)
Transmission: 3 Speed + Reverse (T-84)
Transfer Case: 2 Speed Dana 18
Front Axle: Dana 25
Rear Axle: Dana 27
Wheelbase: 80” (203 cm.)
Other: 2-Piece Windshield, No Tailgate, Tool Indentions on Driver’s Side
Engine: 4-134 L Head Motor (463) (All Years)
Engine Type: L4-134 “Go-Devil”
Cylinders: 4
Displacement: 134.22 CID (2,199.53 cc)
Horsepower: 60 hp (45 kW) @ 4,000 rpm
Torque: 105 ft-lb. (142 N·m) @ 2,000 rpm
Compression Ratio: 6.48:1
Valvetrain: L-Head
Passengers side of dash (stamped on military data plate). Stamped on upper left chassis rail between the gusset and bumper.
Stamped on a outcropping (boss) on the right front of the engine block behind the water pump.
Vehicle Identification
Main Identifying Characteristics:
Flat front fenders, 9 slot stamped grille, rectangular 2-piece (split) outward-pivoting windshield, split combat wheel, blackout lights, machine gun mounting plate, front axle mounted pivot arm, spindle arms are separate from the spindle housing, tilting headlights, fuel filter under drivers side seat, no tailgate, hand-operated windshield wipers, pioneer tool (axe & shovel) indentations on the drivers side.
Model Differences: Willys MB
- Tubular arched front crossmember
- Rear shock brackets are "open" channel type
- Solid tool box lid
- Early models had "Willys" emblem
Model Differences: Ford GPW
- U-channel front crossmember
- Rear shock brackets are two pieces welded together ("closed" type)
- Tool box lid is embossed
- Early models stamped with "Ford" emblem
