General maintenance/Technical Data
WW2 Jeep Maintenance should be carried once a year or every 4000 miles which ever comes first. However before you take your Jeep out for a drive you should always check engine oil and coolant levels, lights and brakes.
A basic Maintenance and safety check
Check the engine oil level, it’s a good idea to change your oil and also the oil filter regally. Check the levels of the gearbox, transfer box and axles, Check the water level in the radiator and make sure you have anti freeze in the water. Take out the spark plugs they should be a straw brown colour, clean and check the gaps, which should be .030 gap. Make sure you do not mix up the plug leads when removing them. Remove the distributor cap and look at the points, if they are badly pitted replace them. If they are in good condition give them a clean and check the gap. Should be .020. Also check for cracks in the distributor cap. Make sure all the HT, battery, starter and other leads are all tight and in good condition. Check the carburettor and fuel lines for leaks. Check the brake fluid level, the master cylinder is under a small round plate on the floor between the brake and clutch pedals. Rock the steering wheel from side to side while looking at the front wheel, look for excessive play. For safety reasons repairs should be carried out by a WW2 Jeep specialist. Check for loose wheel nuts, get hold of the top of the wheel and give it few tugs feel for play in the wheel bearings. Check the tires for correct pressures and look at the springs for any signs of cracks. This only a basic check and we recommend that if you are in anyway unsure. You should take your Jeep to one of the WW2 Jeep specialists for a service and safety check.
WWII Willys Jeep Technical Data
WW II Willys Jeep Dimensions
Length 132 ½ inches Width 62 inches
Height (top down) 52 inches (top up) 69 ¾ inches
Wheelbase 80 inches Ground clearance 8 ¾ inches
Tire size 16 x 6 inches Tire pressures 35 psi front and rear
Track centre to centre Front and rear 49 inches
Curb weight Including fuel and oil 2,453 lbs
Maximum pay load 800 lbs Maximum trailed load 1,000 lbs
Performance
Maximum speed in high range 3rd gear (top) 65 mph 2nd gear 41 mph 1st gear 24 mph Reverse 18 mph
Maximum speed in low range 3rd gear (top) 33 mph 2nd gear 21 mph 1st gear 12 mph Reverse 9 mph
Turning circle 17 ½ feet Fording depth 21 inches
Maximum tow bar pull 1,930 lb’s
Fuel consumption 22/24 mpg average
Fuel range 200/250miles
Capacities
Engine oil; dry 5 Quarts / 10 pints
Refill 4 Quarts / 8 pints
Gear box ¾ Quarts / 1 ½ pints
Transfer box 1 ½ Quarts / 3 pints
Differentials 1 ¼ Quarts / 2 ½ pints
Steering box ¼ Quarts / ½ pint
Fuel tank 12 gallons (UK gallons)
Cooling system 11 Quarts / 22 pints
