LOCK NUT CONNECTING ROD CAP BOLT 3/8
WO107823
Connecting rod locking nut 3/8"
Self-locking nut for connecting rod
Self-locking nut for securing the connecting rod cap to the crankshaft. This locking nut prevents the connection from loosening due to vibrations and ensures the correct torque value during engine operation.
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Thread 3/8"-24 |
Type Zelfborgende borgmoer |
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Application Drijfstangkop bevestiging |
Quantity per engine 8 stuks benodigd |
Features
- Self-locking design for vibration-resistant fastening
- Suitable for 3/8"-24 connecting rod bolts
- Prevents loosening of the connecting rod cap
- Essential component during engine overhaul
- Steel construction
★ This locking nut is a critical safety component in the engine. The self-locking action guarantees that the connecting rod cap remains correctly secured, even under the extreme loads of engine operation.
⚠ Important
- Always use new locking nuts during engine overhaul - reuse can lead to loosening and severe engine damage
- Check the correct bolt size (3/8" or 7/16") for your engine before ordering
- Torque according to specified torque specification (35-45 ft-lbs)
- A loose connecting rod nut can allow the bolt to work out with catastrophic engine damage as a result
Installation notes
Torque the locking nut according to the specified torque specification of 35-45 ft-lbs (48-61 Nm). Always use new locking nuts during engine overhaul. Ensure that the nut fully engages the thread.
Compatibility
Please note: this 3/8"-24 locking nut fits connecting rod bolts from later 134ci engines with gear drive. Early chain-driven engines use 7/16"-20 bolts and nuts. Check which type of engine you have before ordering.
Historical context
The connecting rod links the piston to the crankshaft and is one of the most heavily loaded components in the engine. The self-locking nut was developed to prevent loosening under the extreme conditions of military service.
This description was generated automatically. Unsure about fitment? Contact us at info@willys.be.
This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.
Installation requires technical knowledge of the vehicle. Unsure whether this part suits your version? Ask us before purchase at info@willys.be.
ALL_CATEGORIES : Connecting Rods & Hardware Willys MB Ford GPW M201
This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Willys MB (early) | 1941, 1942 |
| Willys MB | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Ford GPW | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Hotchkiss M201 | 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 |
| Willys M38 | 1950, 1951, 1952 |
| Willys M38A1 | 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971 |
| CJ series | |
| Jeep CJ-2A | 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949 |
| Jeep CJ-3A | 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953 |
| Jeep CJ-3B | 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual TM 10-1513 — Maintenance Manual — only for Willys MB / Ford GPW (1942)
