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1955 Willys Custom Series 6-226A
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Standard Specifications
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No. Produced
Body Maker Willys
No. Doors
Passengers
Model Number
Weight
Wheelbase 108 inches
Length 189.6 inches
Width 72 inches
Height 62.8 inches
Front Tread 58 inches
Rear Tread 57 inches
Type Inline, L-head
Displacement 226.2 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 5/16 & 4 3/8 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 7.3 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 115@3650
Rated Horsepower 26.33
Torque 190@1800
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material
Engine Numbers Same as serial number
Engine No. Location On top of water pump, boss at front end of block.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Carter
Type Helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.57 to 1
2nd 1.68
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.49
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 9.3 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.54 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Worm & roller
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 9 inches
Rear Size 9 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 9 inches
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Cellular
Fuel Type Premium
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 6.4 x 15
Spare Location
Fuel 19 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 2.5 Pints
Cooling System 13 Quarts
Rear Differential 2.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
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Optional compression ratio used with Hydra-Matic transmission.

Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Motor Age January 1955Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age July 1955Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Paint Type Enamel
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Raven Black
Beryl Green
Bristol Red
Copper Dust Poly
Blue Comet Poly
Powder Blue
Arctic White
Pine Tint
Steelglow Gray Poly
President Red
Transport Yellow
Julep Green Poly
Robinhood Green Poly
Concert Ivory
Island Green Poly
Palm Beach Poly
Persian Gray Poly
Standard/Optional Equipment
Hydramatic automatic transmissionOpt
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