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Willys Jeep L4-134 Flathead 4 Cylinder

Courtesy of Jim Johnson, Jr.

Engine basics 134 CID
Engine Vacuum at Idle 18-21" at idle
Compression Ratio CJ2A-CJ3A 6:48 to 1
DJ3A 7:0 to 1
Compression Pressure 90-110 PSI
Max Variation 10 PSI
Firing Order 1-3-4-2
Idle Speed 600 RPM
Ignition Timing 5° BTDC @ 600 RPM
Distributor- Prestolite Numbers IGW4177-1; IAD4008; IAY4012; IAY4401
Rotation Counter Clockwise
Spring Tension 17-20 Oz
Dwell 42°
Point Gap 0.020"
Dwell Variation
Distributor - Delco Number 1112432
Rotation Counter Clockwise
Spring Tension 19-23 Oz
Dwell 25°-34°
Point Gap 0.022"
Dwell Variation
Ignition Advance Total 15° @ 2500 RPM
Valve Clearances (cold) Intake .016"
Exhaust .016"
Spark Plugs Champion J8
Autolite A7
Gap 0.030"
Torque 25-33 ft. lbs.
Fuel Pump Pressure 2-1/2 - 3-3/4 PSI @ 1800 RPM
Volume 1 PT. 30 seconds @ 600RPM
Vacuum 8" minute @ 1200 RPM
Engine Cranking Speed 185 RPM