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Willys Truck 1/4 ton 4x4 - Model MB - Maintenance Manual (1942)

Fully illustrated manual by the Willys-Overland Motors, INC.

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Willys Truck 1/4 ton 4x4 - 1942 - Model MB - Maintenance Manual

The Willys MB (known as a Jeep, or formally as the U.S. Army Truck, 1/4 ton, 4x4) is a four-wheel drive utility vehicles that was manufactured during World War II (Produced from 1941 to 1945 with a total of 361,339 units. This truck was the first military vehicles mass-produced in the United States.

The Willys MB US Army jeep is a great example of war-time ingenuity that provided the forces with a standardized personnel and cargo transporter that was very effective on the ground. Renown features are the 6.00x16 tires, 60 honest horsepower at 4,000 rpm, a gasoline can bracket on the left rear, provisions for trailer lights, spark interference suppression, a blackout light system, twin top bows and sealed spring shackles.

Contents of the 1942 - Model MB - Maintenance Manual

  • Unloading
  • Drivers Instructions
  • Lubrication and Inspection
  • Engine
  • Clutch
  • Fuel System
  • Exhaust System
  • Cooling
  • Electrical
  • Transmission
  • Transfer Case
  • Propeller Shaft and Universal Joints
  • Front Axle
  • Read Axle
  • Brakes
  • Wheels, Hubs and Drums
  • Steering
  • Frame
  • Springs and Shock Absorbers
  • Body
  • Necessary Tools

Contract Number W-398-qm-11423, U.S.A. Reg. Numbers 2073506 to 2078606. Parts are designated in this book under both Ford and Willys part numbers since all parts are interchangeable for vehicles produced by Ford Motor Company. Contract W-398-qm-11424, Model GPW, U.S.A. Reg. Numbers 20100000S to 20163145S, TM-10-1349.

Country:
United States
ID
TM10-1513
Year:
Pages:
138
Period/s:
WWII (1939-1945)

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Preview: Willys Truck 1/4 ton 4x4 - 1942 - Maintenance Manual
Preview: Willys Truck 1/4 ton 4x4 - 1942 - Maintenance Manual
Preview: Willys Truck 1/4 ton 4x4 - 1942 - Maintenance Manual
Preview: Willys Truck 1/4 ton 4x4 - 1942 - Maintenance Manual
Preview: Willys Truck 1/4 ton 4x4 - 1942 - Maintenance Manual
Preview: Willys Truck 1/4 ton 4x4 - 1942 - Maintenance Manual
Preview: Willys Truck 1/4 ton 4x4 - 1942 - Maintenance Manual

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