Jeep - Willys M606
1953 - 1968
Vehicle overview
The M606 was pretty much just the CJ-3B straight off the assembly line, with the same serial numbers as the civilian version. The military version took the heavy-duty options like larger tires and springs, a special rear bumper to hold the Pintle Hook and bumperettes, and a black-out lamp on the front left fender. The military CJ-3B also had a specific windshield not used on civilian models.
About the vehicle
One of the most unique differences between the M606 and the M-38 (which look similar) is the M606 has a 6-volt electrical system rather than the standard military 24-volt. The M606 also has a longer wheelbase, and has an F-Head hurricane engine rather than the Flat Head – this explains the “High Hood” look of the M606.
The CJ-3B was introduced in January 1953 and the M606 followed, produced at least into the mid-1960s. Relatively few of the M606s went to the U.S. military, but were exported.
Interesting facts
Jeep is an automobile marque of Chrysler (itself a subsidiary of Fiat). The first Willys Jeeps were produced in 1941 with the first civilian models in 1945, making it the oldest off-road vehicle and sport utility vehicle (SUV) brand. It inspired a number of other light utility vehicles, such as the Land Rover which is the second oldest 4-wheel-drive brand. The original Jeep vehicle that first appeared as the prototype Bantam BRC became the primary light 4-wheel-drive vehicle of the United States Army and Allies during World War II, as well as the postwar period.
Technical specifications
Parameter
| Weight | 3,865 lb. (Gross), 2,660 lb. (Curb) |
| Length (overall) | 138 ⅝" |
| Width (overall) | 60 ⅞" |
| Height (maximum) | 73 ¾" |
| Ground clearance minimum | 9 ⅚" |
| Tire size | 7.00 x 16 |
| Tread (front & rear) | 49 ⅛" |
| Transmission | T-90 |
| Transfer case | Dana 18 |
| Front axle | Dana 25 (1952-1960) or Dana 27 (1961-1971) |
| Rear axle | Dana 44 |
| Wheelbase | 81" |
| Fuel capacity | 17 gal |
| Other | 2-piece windshield 24 volt electrical |
Engine type
| 4-134 F Head Motor (475) | All years |
| Engine type | 134 CID (2.2L) F4-134 Hurricane 14 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Cu-In. displacement | 134.2 cu. in. (2199,53 cm 3) |
| Horsepower | 72@4000 rpm |
| Torque | 114 lb-ft. (15,7 kg-m.) |
| Compression ratio | 6.9 to 1 |
| Valvetrain | F-Head |
