PLATE ENGINE FRONT PINION TYPE M201
Camshaft Thrust Plate
For gear driven engines
Thrust plate for the camshaft of the L-134 engine with gear driven camshaft. This plate ensures correct axial positioning of the camshaft and is located between the camshaft gear and the engine block.
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Material Steel |
Application L-134 engine with gear driven camshaft |
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Function Control camshaft axial end play |
Distribution type Gear driven |
Features
- Controls the axial end play of the camshaft
- Ensures correct distance between camshaft gear and camshaft
- Essential for proper engine operation and distribution timing
- For gear driven engines (not for chain driven)
- Replacement part according to original specifications
★ Replacement thrust plate ensuring correct axial positioning of the camshaft in gear driven engines. Essential component for any distribution overhaul.
Installation notes
Check the camshaft axial end play after installation — this must be between 0.004" and 0.008". The plate is bolted to the engine block through the holes in the camshaft gear. Note: oil groove must be on the correct side. For gear driven engines only.
Compatibility
ONLY for L-134 engines with gear driven camshaft. NOT compatible with early MB/GPW/M201 engines with chain driven camshaft. The difference between chain and gear drive is critical — verify your engine type before ordering.
Historical context
The transition from chain drive to gear drive was a significant improvement in the development of the L-134 engine, particularly applied by Hotchkiss on the M201 and later civilian jeep models.
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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.
This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Hotchkiss M201 | 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual TM 10-1513 — Maintenance Manual — only for Willys MB / Ford GPW (1942)
