BEARING CONNECTING ROD STD (SET OF 4)
Connecting Rod Bearings Standard
Set of 4 pieces (8 half-shells)
Standard connecting rod bearings for engine overhaul of 4-cylinder L-134 and F-134 engines. These bearings are supplied as a set of 4 complete bearing pairs (8 half-shells) and are suitable for crankshafts with standard journals without excessive wear.
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Type Standard size (STD) |
OE reference A-7233 |
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Application L-134 and F-134 engines |
Set contents 4 bearing pairs (8 half-shells) |
Features
- Standard size for unmodified crankshaft journals
- Complete with both half-shells per bearing pair
- Fitted with notch for locking tang
- Suitable for both L-head and F-head 134ci engines
- Repackaged bearing shells with pre-fitted position notch
★ Essential component for professional engine overhaul. Always check crankshaft dimensions beforehand — in case of wear or reground crankshafts, undersize bearings (.010,.020,.030,.040) are required.
Application
These connecting rod bearings are developed for vehicles fitted with the 134ci (2.2 litre) four-cylinder engine in both L-head (flathead "Go Devil") and F-head ("Hurricane") versions. The standard size is exclusively suitable for crankshafts still to original specifications or professionally ground to STD size. During engine overhaul: always measure the journals with a micrometre before ordering.
Installation notes
Ensure the back of the bearing shell is completely clean before fitting. Each bearing shell has a notch that must align with the locking tang in the connecting rod and cap. Cylinders 1 and 3 use connecting rods with different offset to cylinders 2 and 4 — never fit in incorrect position. The oil squirt holes in the connecting rod must point AWAY from the camshaft. Rotate crankshaft after each fitted connecting rod — binding indicates incorrect bearing size or assembly problem.
Compatibility
Suitable for L-134 engines (chain drive in MB/GPW/early CJ-2A and gear drive in late CJ-2A/CJ-3A/M38) and F-134 engines (CJ-3B/CJ-5/M38A1). NOT compatible with reground crankshafts — use undersize bearings (.010/.020/.030/.040) instead. Different manufacturers (Willys/Ford) used the same bearing specification but different connecting rod constructions (removable vs integrated bolts).
Historical context
The 134ci four-cylinder engine was mass-produced during WWII by Willys-Overland and Ford for military jeeps. Connecting rod bearings in these engines require correct offset orientation and oil squirt hole positioning — a specificity often incorrectly documented in early technical manuals.
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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.
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ALL_CATEGORIES : Piston,Rings & Bearings CJ2A, CRANKSHAFT CJ3A, Bearings CJ3A, Piston,Rings & Bearings M38, Bearings - M38, CRANKSHAFT CJ3B, Bearings CJ3B
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 CJ2A_PL_1949 — Parts List — only for Willys CJ-2A / CJ-3A (1949)
From the original Technical Manual TM 10-1513 — Maintenance Manual — only for Willys MB / Ford GPW (1942)
