1950 WILLYS
Model Designations:
Willys Station Wagon
Willys Jeepster
Willys, Model 4 & 6 Cylinder, Body Styles
2 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Model 463, 4 Cylinder
Base Price: $1,595; Shipping Weight: 2,895 Pounds;
2 Door Station Wagon, 4 Wheel Drive, 6 Passenger, Model 463X4, 4 Cylinder
Base Price: $1,895; Shipping Weight: 3,136 Pounds;
2 Door Jeepster, 5 Passenger, Model 473, 4 Cylinder
Base Price: $1,390; Shipping Weight: 2,459 Pounds
2 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Model 483SW, 4 Cylinder
Base Price: $1,495; Shipping Weight: 2,818 Pounds;
2 Door Station Wagon, 4 Wheel Drive, 6 Passenger, Model 473X4, 4 Cylinder
Base Price: $1,990; Shipping Weight: 3,174 Pounds;
2 Door Jeepster, 5 Passenger, Model VJ3
Base Price: $1,495; Shipping Weight: 2,468 Pounds
2 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Model 663, 6 Cylinder
Base Price: $1,695; Shipping Weight: 2,895 Pounds;
2 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Model 673SW, 6 Cylinder
Base Price: $1,575; Shipping Weight: 2,831 Pounds;
2 Door Jeepster, 5 Passenger, Model 673VJ, 6 Cylinder
Base Price: $1,490; Shipping Weight: 2,485 Pounds
2 Door Jeepster, 5 Passenger, Model VJ3-6, 6 Cylinder
Base Price: $1,530; Shipping Weight: 2,392 Pounds
Total Station Wagon Production was: 32,218.
Total Jeepster Production was 5,834.
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
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
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: 70 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: 117 Ft. Lbs @ 1,600 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 35 PSI
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
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-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: 600 RPM
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-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: 550 RPM
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;
Transmission:
Without Overdrive: 1-1/2 Pints
With Overdrive: 2-1/4 Pints
Rear Axle: 2 Pints
Capacities, 6 Cylinder Models
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 9 Quarts
With Heater: 10 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 15 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts;
Transmission:
Without Overdrive: 1-1/2 Pints
With Overdrive: 2-1/4 Pints
Rear Axle: 2 Pints
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, 4 Cylinder:
Distributor #1GW-4189A
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Cam Angle: 47 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .020"
Condenser Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 @ 400 RPM
Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 5-3/8" Vacuum
Full Advance: 5 Degrees @ 8" Vacuum
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 #1AT-4008
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Cam Angle: 47 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .020"
Condenser Capacity: .21-.25 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 @ 400 RPM
Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 5-3/8" Vacuum
Full Advance: 5 Degrees @ 8" Vacuum
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, 6 Cylinder:
Distributor #1AT-4007-A
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Cam Angle: 39 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .020"
Condenser Capacity: .21-.25 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"
Generator #GDZ-6001D
Generator Output: 35 Amperes @ 2,250 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 35 to 53 Ounces
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current at 5 Volts: 1.30 to 1.50 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
Unit #: MZ-4162
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces
No Load Test:
68 Amperes; 5.0 Volts; @ 4,000 RPM
Torque Test:
280 Amperes; 2.0 Volts; Torque 4.4 Ft Lbs
Carter Carburetor Adjustments:
Carburetor Model: YF
Carburetor #738S & #738SA
Float Level: 9/32"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns to Open: 3/4 to 1-3/4 Turns
Metering Rod Adjustment: With throttle valve seated in carburetor bore, press down on upper end of diaphragm shaft until diaphragm bottoms in chamber. Adjust by bending lip up or down.
Fast Idle Adjustment: Hold choke in wide open position and lip on fast idle arm should contact boss on body casting. Adjust by bending at offset of fast idle link.
Carburetor Model: YF
Carburetor #768S & #768SA & #768SB
Float Level: 5/16"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns to Open: 1 to 2 Turns
Metering Rod Adjustment: With throttle valve seated in carburetor bore, press down on upper end of diaphragm shaft until diaphragm bottoms in chamber. Adjust by bending lip up or down.
Fast Idle Adjustment: Hold choke in wide open position and lip on fast idle arm should contact boss on body casting. Adjust by bending at offset of fast idle link.
Carburetor Model: YF
Carburetor #832S & #832SA & 832SB
Float Level: 5/16"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns to Open: 3/4 to 1-3/4 Turns
Metering Rod Adjustment: With throttle valve seated in carburetor bore, press down on upper end of diaphragm shaft until diaphragm bottoms in chamber. Adjust by bending lip up or down.
Fast Idle Adjustment: Hold choke in wide open position and lip on fast idle arm should contact boss on body casting. Adjust by bending at offset of fast idle link.
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"
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 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: 106504
Model 4 X 4-63: 13186
Model VJ3: 12698
Model 6-63 22769
Model VJ3-6: 10654
Beginning Serial Numbers:
Same as Engine Number
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1950 Willys Historical Data:
1950 Willys models were introduced in October 1949.
Production Total for passenger cars during 1950 was 38,052.
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