1949 WILLYS

Model Designations:

Willys Station Wagon

Willys Station Sedan

Willys Jeepster

Willys, 4 & 6 Cylinder, Body Styles

2 Door Station Wagon, 5 Passenger, Model 463, 4 Cylinder

Base Price: $1,595; Shipping Weight: 2,895 Pounds;

2 Door Jeepster, 4 Passenger, Model VJ2

Base Price: $1,495; Shipping Weight: 2,568 Pounds

2 Door Station Wagon, 4 Wheel Drive, 5 Passenger, Model 463X4, 4 Cylinder

Base Price: $1,895; Shipping Weight: 3,136 Pounds;

2 Door Jeepster, 4 Passenger, Model 463

Base Price: $1,495; Shipping Weight: 2,468 Pounds

2 Door Jeepster, 4 Passenger, Model VJ3

Base Price: $1,530; Shipping Weight: 2,392 Pounds

2 Door Station Wagon, 5 Passenger, Model 663, 6 Cylinder

Base Price: $1,695; Shipping Weight: 2,890 Pounds;

2 Door Station Sedan, 5 Passenger, Model 663, 6 Cylinder

Base Price: $1,695; Shipping Weight: 2,890 Pounds;

Total Station Wagon & Station Sedan Production was: 29,290.

Total Jeepster Production was 3,638.

General Specifications, 4 Cylinder, L-Head Engine

Wheelbase: 104 Inches

Engine Type: Inline 4, L-Head

Bore & Stroke: 3-1/8" X 4-3/8"

Engine Displacement: 134.2 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 6.48:1

Taxable Horsepower: 15.63

Horsepower: 63 @ 4,000 RPM

Torque: 106 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,000 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35 PSI

Rear Axle Ratio: Not Available

Carburetor: Carter WA1-613S .

General Specifications, 4 Cylinder, F-Head Engine

Wheelbase: 104 Inches

Engine Type: Inline 4, F-Head

Bore & Stroke: 3-1/8" X 4-3/8"

Engine Displacement: 134.2 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 6.48:1

Taxable Horsepower: 15.63

Horsepower: 69 @ 3,900 RPM

Torque: Not Available

Normal Oil Pressure: 35 PSI

Rear Axle Ratio: Not Available

Carburetor: Carter WA1-613S .

General Specifications, 6 Cylinder, L- Head Engine

Wheelbase: 104 Inches

Engine Type: Inline 6, L-Head

Bore & Stroke: 3" X 3-1/2"

Engine Displacement: 148.5 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 6.48:1

Taxable Horsepower: 21.60

Horsepower: 72 @ 4,000 RPM

Torque: 117 Ft. Lbs @ 1,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35 PSI

Rear Axle Ratio: Not Available

Carburetor: Carter WA1-645S .

General Specifications, 6 Cylinder, F- Head Engine

Wheelbase: 104 Inches

Engine Type: Inline 6, F-Head

Bore & Stroke: 3" X 3-1/2"

Engine Displacement: 148.5 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 6.48:1

Taxable Horsepower: 21.60

Horsepower: 72 @ 4,000 RPM

Torque: Not Available

Normal Oil Pressure: 35 PSI

Rear Axle Ratio: Not Available

Carburetor: Carter WA1-645S .

Tire Sizes:

Jeepster, 4 Cylinder: 5.90 X 15 Inches

All other models: 6.70 X 15 Inches, Inflated to 20 PSI Front and 24 PSI Rear

Optional: 6.50 X 15 Inches, Inflated to 24 PSI Front and 28 PSI Rear

Tune Up Specifications, 4 Cylinder Engines

Spark Plug Type: Champion J-7, J-8, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .030"

Point Gap: .020"

Firing Order: 1-3-4-2

Ignition Timing: Early Models: "IGN" Mark on Flywheel

Late Models: 5 Degree Mark on Flywheel

Engine Idle Speed: 350 RPM

Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake .014", Exhaust .014"

Cylinder Head Torque: 60-65 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 111 PSI (Minimum)

Tune Up Specifications, 6 Cylinder Engines

Spark Plug Type: Champion J-7, J-8, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .030"

Point Gap: .020"

Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4

Ignition Timing: Line on Vibration Damper (5 Degrees BTDC)

Engine Idle Speed: 350 RPM

Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake .014", Exhaust .014"

Cylinder Head Torque: 60-65 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 111 PSI (Minimum)

Valve Specifications, 4 Cylinder Engines

Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake .014"; Exhaust .014"

Clearance for Timing: Intake: .020"; Exhaust: .020"

Valve Timing: Intake Opens 9 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 12 degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Seat Angle: Intake 45 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees,

Valve Spring Pressure: 53 Lbs @ 2-7/64 inches (New Springs)

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .0015"-.003"

Exhaust .002"-.004"

Valve Specifications, 6 Cylinder Engines

Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake .014"; Exhaust .014"

Clearance for Timing: Intake: .020"; Exhaust: .020"

Valve Timing: Intake Opens 5 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 12 degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Seat Angle: Intake 45 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees,

Valve Spring Pressure: 50 Lbs @ 1-5/8 inches (New Springs)

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .0015"-.003"

Exhaust .0025"-.0045"

Piston & Ring Data, 4 Cylinder Engines

Piston Removal: From Above

Piston Clearance (Minimum):

Top Land Inch .017"

Top of Skirt, Inch: .004"

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness: .0045 using a 3/4" wide feeler gauge

Pounds Pull on Scale: 5 to 10

Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .008"

Oil Ring: .008"

Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:

Compression Ring: .0005"-.0015"

Oil Control Ring: .001"-.0015"

Piston & Ring Data, 6 Cylinder Engines

Piston Removal: From Above

Piston Clearance (Minimum):

Top Land Inch .016"

Top of Skirt, Inch: .0025"

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness: .0025 using a 3/4" wide feeler gauge

Pounds Pull on Scale: 7 to 12

Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .008"

Oil Ring: .008"

Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:

Compression Ring: .002"-.004"

Oil Control Ring:

Top Ring: .002"-.004"

Middle Ring: .0015"-.0035"

Lower Ring: .001"-.0025"

Engine Bearing Data, 4 Cylinder Engines

Camshaft End Play: Automatically controlled by thrust plate

Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .001"-.0025"

Rod Journal Diameter: 1.9375"-1.9385"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0025"

Rod End Play: .005"-.009" inches

Rod Bolt Tension: 50-55 Lbs. Ft.

Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.3335"-2.3340"

Main Bearing Clearance: .001" -.0025"

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

Main Bolt Tension: 60-70 Lbs. Ft.

Engine Bearing Data, 6 Cylinder Engines

Camshaft End Play: Automatically controlled by thrust plate

Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .001"-.0025"

Rod Journal Diameter: 1.875"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0004"-.0025"

Rod End Play: .004"-.010" inches

Rod Bolt Tension: 50-55 Lbs. Ft.

Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.250"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0009" -.003"

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

Main Bolt Tension: 65-70 Lbs. Ft.

Capacities, 4 Cylinder Models

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 11 Quarts

With Heater: 12 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 15 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts;

Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20;

Above +10F 20W;

Above -10F 10W

Transmission: 1-1/2 Pint, Without Overdrive. 3-1/4 Pints With Overdrive

Grade of Oil: Summer 90, Winter 90

Rear Axle: 2 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H

Capacities, 6 Cylinder Models

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 8-3/4 Quarts

With Heater: 9-3/4 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 15 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts;

Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20;

Above +10F 20W;

Above -10F 10W

Transmission: 1-1/2 Pint, Without Overdrive. 3 Pints With Overdrive

Grade of Oil: Summer 90, Winter 90

Rear Axle: 2 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H

Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, 4 Cylinder:

Distributor #1GW-4129

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Cam Angle: 41 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .020"

Condenser Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 550 RPM

Full Advance: 9-1/2 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 5-3/4" Vacuum

Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum

Distributor #1GW-4189

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Cam Angle: 41 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .020"

Condenser Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 560 RPM

Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts:

With Vacuum Unit #VC-4007: 2 Degrees @ 6-7/8" Vacuum

With Vacuum Unit #VC-4010: 2 Degrees @ 5-3/4" Vacuum

Full Advance:

With Vacuum Unit #VC-4007: 7 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum

With Vacuum Unit #VC-4010: 10 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum

Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, 6 Cylinder:

Distributor #1GC-4513

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Cam Angle: 39 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .020"

Condenser Capacity: .18-.26 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degrees @ 380 RPM

Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degrees @ 5-1/2" Vacuum

Full Advance: 6 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum

Distributor #1GC-4514

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Cam Angle: 39 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .020"

Condenser Capacity: .18-.26 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degrees @ 380 RPM

Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degrees @ 5-1/2" Vacuum

Full Advance: 6 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum

Auto-Lite Generator Specifications:

Generator #GDZ-4817A

Generator Output: 35 Amperes @ 2,000 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 35 to 53 Ounces

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current at 5 Volts: 1.60 to 1.78 Amperes

Regulator #VRP-6003A

Cutout Relay Data:

Voltage to Close Points: 6.5 Volts

Reverse Current to Open Points: 4 to 6 Amperes

Armature Air Gap: .031"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.3 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 35 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .048"

Auto-Lite Starting Motor Specifications:

Unit #: MZ-4137

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces

No Load Test:

70 Amperes; 5.5 Volts; @ 4,300 RPM

Torque Test:

280 Amperes; 2.0 Volts; Torque 4.4 Ft Lbs

Carter Carburetor Adjustments:

Carburetor Model: WA-1

Carburetor #613S

Float Level: 5/16"

Idle Screw Setting, Turns to Open: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns

Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: 11

Metering Rod Gauge Number: T109-102

Anti-Percolator Adjustment: .030"

Carburetor Model: WA-1

Carburetor #645S

Float Level: 5/16"

Idle Screw Setting, Turns to Open: 1 to 2 Turns

Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: 11

Metering Rod Gauge Number: T109-102

Anti-Percolator Adjustment: .030"

Fuel Pump Data:

Pump Model: AF

Maximum Pressure: 3 PSI

Dash Gauge Manufacturers:

Gasoline: King-Seeley

Temperature: King-Seeley

Oil Pressure: King-Seeley

Ammeter: King-Seeley

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Brake Specifications

Lining Material: Molded

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 19

Width: 1-3/4",

Thickness: 3/16"

Brake Shoe Clearance: .008"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1"

Rear: 7/8"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1"

Pedal Free Play: 1/2"

Wheel Alignment Specifications

Caster: +2 Degrees

Camber: +1-1/2 Degrees

Toe-In; 1/16" to 1/8"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 18-1/2 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

Kingpin Angle: 5-1/2 Degrees

Rear Axle Data

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .004"-.008"

Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims

Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Shims

Axle Shaft End Play: .004"-.006"

Beginning Engine Numbers:

Model 4-63: 79716

Model VJ2: 10001

Model VJ3-6 10001

Model 6-63 13119

Beginning Serial Numbers:

Same as Engine Number

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1949 Willys Historical Data:

1949 Willys models were introduced in November 1948.

Production Total for passenger cars during 1949 was 32,928.

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