1955 WILLYS
Model Designations:
Willys Station Wagon Series
Willys Aero Series
Willys Station Wagon Series, 6 Cylinder:
2 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Model 685, 6 Cylinder
Base Price: $1,997; Shipping Weight: 2,831 Pounds;
2 Door Station Wagon, 4 Wheel Drive, 6 Passenger, Model 6-226, Body 6 Cylinder
Base Price: $2,420; Shipping Weight: 3,278 Pounds;
Station Wagon Production figures are Not Available.
Willys Aero Custom & Bermuda Series:
4 Door Custom Sedan, 5 Passenger, Model #6226
Base Price: $1,725; Shipping Weight: 2,778 Pounds; Production Total: 2,882
2 Door Custom Sedan, 5 Passenger, Model #6226
Base Price: $1,663; Shipping Weight: 2,751 Pounds; Production Total: 288
2 Door Ace Sedan, 5 Passenger, Model #6226
Base Price: $1,856; Shipping Weight: 2,709 Pounds; Production Total: 659
2 Door Hardtop, Bermuda, 5 Passenger, Model #6226
Base Price: $1,795; Shipping Weight: 2,847 Pounds; Production Total: 2,156
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General Specifications, Station Wagon, 4 Cylinder, F-Head Engine
Wheelbase: 104"
Engine Type: Inline 4, F-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3-1/8" X 4-3/8"
Engine Displacement: 134.2 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 7.40:1
Taxable Horsepower: 15.63
Horsepower: 72 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: 114 Ft. Lbs @ 2,000 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 35 PSI
General Specifications, Station Wagon, 6 Cylinder, L- Head Engine
Wheelbase: 104 Inches (104-1/2" w/ 4 Wheel Drive)
Engine Type: Inline 6, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3-5/16" X 4-3/8"
Engine Displacement: 226.2 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 7.30:1
Taxable Horsepower: 26.33
Horsepower: 115 @ 3,650 RPM
Torque: 190 Ft. Lbs @ 1,800 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 35 PSI
General Specifications, Station Wagon, 6 Cylinder, F- Head Engine
Wheelbase: 104 Inches
Engine Type: Inline 6, F-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3-1/8" X 3-1/2"
Engine Displacement: 161.0 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 7.60:1
Taxable Horsepower: 23.44
Horsepower: 90 @ 4,200 RPM
Torque: 135 Ft. Lbs @ 1,600 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 35 PSI
General Specifications, Willys Aero, 6 Cylinder, L- Head Engine
Wheelbase: 108 Inches
Engine Type: Inline 6, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3-5/16" X 4-3/8"
Engine Displacement: 226.2 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 7.30:1
Taxable Horsepower: 26.33
Horsepower: 115 @ 3,650 RPM
Torque: 190 Ft. Lbs @ 1,800 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 35 PSI
Tire Sizes:
Station Wagons: 7.00 X 15 Inches
Aero Series: 6.70 X 15 Inches
Tune Up Specifications, F-Head 4 Cylinder Engines
Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite A7, Champion J-8 or Equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .030"
Point Gap: .020"
Firing Order: 1-3-4-2
Ignition Timing: IGN Mark on Flywheel or 5 Degrees BTDC Mark on Pulley.
Engine Idle Speed: 600 RPM
Cylinder Head Torque: 60-70 Ft Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 115 PSI (Minimum)
Tune Up Specifications, L-Head 6 Cylinder Engines (226)
Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite A7, Champion J-8 or Equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .030"
Point Gap: .020"
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees BTDC on Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Manual Transmission: 500 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 450 RPM
Cylinder Head Torque: 30-35 Ft Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 120 PSI (Minimum)
Tune Up Specifications, F-Head 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: 5 Degrees BTDC on Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Manual Transmission: 550 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 450 RPM
Cylinder Head Torque: 60-70 Ft Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 115 PSI (Minimum)
Valve Specifications, 4 Cylinder Engines
Tappet Clearance, Cold:
Intake .018";
Exhaust .012" w/Eaton Free Valve; .016" w/Thompson Roto Valve
Clearance for Intake Timing: .020"
Valve Seat Angle: 45 degrees
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 9 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 12 degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure:
Intake: 73 Lbs @ 1-21/32"
Exhaust: 50 Lbs @ 1-5/8"
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .0015"-.003"
Exhaust .0025"-.0045"
Valve Specifications, L-Head 6 Cylinder Engines (226)
Tappet Clearance, Cold: Intake .014"; Exhaust .014"
Clearance for Intake Timing: .018"
Valve Seat Angle:
Intake: 30 Degrees
Exhaust: 45 Degrees,
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 10 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 10 degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure: 51 Lbs @ 1-11/16 inches
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001"-.003"
Exhaust .0032"-.005"
Valve Specifications, F-Head 6 Cylinder Engines
Tappet Clearance, Cold: Intake .018"; Exhaust .016"
Clearance for Intake Timing: .027"
Valve Seat Angle: 45 degrees,
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 9 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 12 degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure:
Intake: 73 Lbs @ 1-21/32"
Exhaust: 50 Lbs @ 1-5/8"
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .0015"-.003"
Exhaust .0025"-.0045"
Piston & Ring Data, 4 Cylinder Engines
Piston Removal: From Above
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: .003" using a 3/4" feeler gauge
Pounds Pull on Scale: 5 to 10
Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .008"
Oil Ring: .008"
Clearance in Grooves:
Compression Ring: .0005"-.0015"
Oil Control Ring: .0005"-.0015"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .8118" to .8120"
Piston & Ring Data, L-Head 6 Cylinder Engines (226)
Piston Removal: From Above
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: .0015
Pounds Pull on Scale: 5 to 10
Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .008"
Oil Ring: .008"
Clearance in Grooves:
Compression Ring:
Top Ring: .002"-.004"
Second Ring: .0015"-.0035"
Oil Control Ring: .001"-.0025"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .7496"-.7498"
Piston & Ring Data, F-Head 6 Cylinder Engines
Piston Removal: From Above
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: .0025 using a 3/4" wide feeler gauge
Pounds Pull on Scale: 7 to 12
Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .008"
Oil Ring: .008"
Clearance in Grooves:
Compression Ring:
Top Ring: .002"-.004"
Second Ring: .0015"-.0035"
Oil Control Ring: .001"-.0025"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .7496"-.7498"
Engine Bearing Data, 4 Cylinder Engines
Rod Journal Diameter: 1.9375"-1.9385"
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0002"-.0025"
Rod End Play: .004"-.010" inches
Rod Bolt Tension: 50-55 Lbs. Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.3335"-2.3341"
Main Bearing Clearance: .0014" -.0029"
Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.006"
Main Bolt Tension: 65-70 Lbs. Ft.
Engine Bearing Data, L-Head 6 Cylinder Engines (226)
Rod Journal Diameter: 2.0619"-2.0627"
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0018"
Rod End Play: .006"-.010" inches
Rod Bolt Tension: 40-45 Lbs. Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.3744"-2.3752"
Main Bearing Clearance: .0007" -.002"
Crankshaft End Play: .002"-.006"
Main Bolt Tension: 85-95 Lbs. Ft.
Engine Bearing Data, F-Head 6 Cylinder Engines
Rod Journal Diameter: 1.875"
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0025"
Rod End Play: .002"-.008" inches
Rod Bolt Tension: 33-38 Lbs. Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.250"
Main Bearing Clearance: .001" -.003"
Crankshaft End Play: .002"-.006"
Main Bolt Tension: 65-75 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, L-Head 6 Cylinder, Station Wagon Models
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 12-1/2 Quarts
With Heater: 13-1/2 Quarts
Wagon Fuel Tank: 15 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts;
Manual Transmission:
Without Overdrive: 2-1/2 Pints
With Overdrive: 4 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 11 Quarts
Rear Axle: 2-1/2 Pints
Capacities, L-Head 6 Cylinder, Aero (226) Models
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 13 Quarts
With Heater: 14 Quarts
Wagon Fuel Tank: 19 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts;
Manual Transmission:
Without Overdrive: 2-1/2 Pints
With Overdrive: 3-1/2 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 11 Quarts
Rear Axle: 2-1/2 Pints
Capacities, F-Head 6 Cylinder Models
Aero Cooling System:
Without Heater: 11 Quarts
With Heater: 12 Quarts
Aero Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts;
Manual Transmission:
Without Overdrive: 1-1/2 Pints
With Overdrive: 2-1/4 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 11 Quarts
Rear Axle: 2-1/2 Pints
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, 4 Cylinder:
Distributor #1AT-4204A
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 @ 400 RPM
Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 1,700 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 5-3/8" Vacuum
Full Advance: 6 Degrees @ 14" 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
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, 6 Cylinder (226):
Distributor #1AT-4206
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 @ 450 RPM
Full Advance: 9 Degrees @ 1,675 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degrees @ 11" Vacuum
Full Advance: 5 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum
Auto-Lite Generator Specifications:
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"
Generator #GGW-4801EN
Generator Output: 45 Amperes @ 2,125 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 35 to 53 Ounces
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current at 5 Volts: 1.40 to 1.50 Amperes
Regulator #VBE-6105A
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: 45 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .048"
Auto-Lite Starting Motor Specifications:
Unit #: MCH-6203
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces
No Load Test:
65 Amperes; 5.0 Volts; @ 4,300 RPM
Torque Test:
335 Amperes; 2.0 Volts; Torque 6.0 Ft Lbs
Auto-Lite Starting Motor Specifications (226 Engine):
Unit #: MCH-6210 & MCH-6211
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces
No Load Test:
65 Amperes; 5.0 Volts; @ 4,300 RPM
Torque Test:
325 Amperes; 2.0 Volts; Torque 6.0 Ft Lbs
Carter Carburetor Adjustments, Series 475:
Carburetor Model: YF
Carburetor #951S & 938S-SA
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.
Carter Carburetor Adjustments, Series 685:
Carburetor Model: YF
Carburetor #2071S
Float Level: 9/32"
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.
Carter Carburetor Adjustments, 226 Engine:
Carburetor Model: WGD
Carburetor #2052S-SA
Float Level: 9/32"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns to Open: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns
Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: 32 or 1/2"
Metering Rod Adjustment: Adjust after pump adjustment. With throttle lever set screw backed out & throttle valves seated, press down on vacumeter link until metering rods bottom in bowl casting. With rods held in this position, revolve metering rod arm until contacts vacumeter link. Hold in place and carefully tighten metering rod arm set screw.
Fast Idle Adjustment: .018"-.023"
Unloader Adjustment: 9/64"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Carter Carburetor Adjustments:
Carburetor Model: WCD
Carburetor #2204S
Float Level: 3/16"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns to Open: 1 to 2 Turns
Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: 33 (Long Stroke)
Metering Rod Gauge Number: T109-163
Fast Idle Adjustment: .016"
Unloader Adjustment: 1/8"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Fuel Pump Data:
Maximum Pressure: 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 PSI
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Brake Specifications, Station Wagons:
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"
Brake Specifications, Aero Sedans:
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 17-1/2"
Width:
Primary Shoes: 2"
Secondary Shoes: 1-3/4"
Thickness: .214"
Brake Shoe Clearance: Floating
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front: 1-1/8"
Rear: 13/16"
Master Cylinder Bore: 1"
Brake Specifications, 226 Engines:
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 17.56"
Width:
Primary Shoes: 2"
Secondary Shoes: 1-3/4"
Thickness: .214"
Brake Shoe Clearance: Floating
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front: 1-1/8"
Rear: 13/16"
Master Cylinder Bore: 1"
Wheel Alignment Specifications, Station Wagons:
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
Wheel Alignment Specifications, Aero Sedans:
Caster: +1 Degree
Camber: +1 Degree
Toe-In; 3/32" to 5/32"
Toe-Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 19 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees
Kingpin Angle: 8 Degrees
Wheel Alignment Specifications, 226 Engines:
Caster: +1 Degree
Camber: +1 Degree
Toe-In; 3/32" to 5/32"
Toe-Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 19 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees
Kingpin Angle: 6 Degrees
Beginning Engine Numbers:
Custom 2 Door 52467-10001
Custom 4 Door 52367-10001
Bermuda 52567-10001
6-26 Wagon 54168-10001
685 Wagon 54168-5001
Beginning Serial Numbers:
Same as Engine Number
Popular Options for Custom & Bermuda:
Radio, Heater, Electric Clock, Cigar Lighter, Turn Signals, Windshield Washers, White Sidewall Tires, Power Steering, Two-tone Paint, Overdrive, Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission.
1955 Willys Historical Data:
1955 Willys models were introduced as follows:
Bermuda & Custom Models: January 6, 1955
Station Wagon: Unknown
Production Total for passenger cars during 1955 was 5,986.
Promotional Model Cars Available
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