CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Clutch Assembly
Complete with pressure plate, clutch disc and release bearing
Complete clutch assembly for military jeeps and post-war civilian variants fitted with L-134 or F-134 four-cylinder engine. This assembly contains all essential components for a complete clutch replacement, suitable for restoration and maintenance of authentic vehicles.
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Engine L-134 Go Devil / F-134 Hurricane |
Diameter 8½ inch (216 mm) |
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Type Complete assembly |
Application Military and civilian jeeps 1941-1971 |
Features
- Complete clutch assembly with all necessary components
- Suitable for 8½ inch clutch system
- For L-134 and F-134 four-cylinder engines
- Pressure plate, clutch disc and release bearing included
- Fitting military and civilian jeep models
★ This assembly forms the heart of the power transmission between engine and gearbox. Essential component for a correctly functioning clutch system on authentic military and civilian jeeps.
Application
This clutch fits jeeps equipped with the Willys L-134 'Go Devil' flathead engine (1941-1953) or the F-134 'Hurricane' F-head engine (1953-1971). Note: some later M38A1 vehicles had a 9¼ inch clutch — check the mounting pattern on the flywheel. The 8½ inch and 9¼ inch versions are not interchangeable.
Installation notes
Before fitting, check the flywheel for wear and the mounting pattern. Use a centralising tool to correctly align the clutch disc with the crankshaft pilot bearing. Tighten pressure plate bolts gradually in a cross pattern according to specifications. After fitting, adjust the free pedal travel to approximately 1½ inch (38 mm) before the clutch engages.
Compatibility
IMPORTANT: The M38A1 was supplied with either an 8½ inch or a 9¼ inch clutch — these are NOT interchangeable due to different mounting patterns on the flywheel. Check your existing clutch diameter before ordering. Early CJ-2A models used a clutch cable system, later models mechanical rod linkage.
Historical context
The 8½ inch clutch was used in the Willys MB and Ford GPW during WWII and remained standard on most post-war jeeps with 4-cylinder engine until the early 1970s. The Hotchkiss M201, the French licence-built version of the MB, received a reinforced clutch assembly for greater durability.
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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.
ALL_CATEGORIES : GROUP 02 - CLUTCH-CJ2A, GROUP 02 - CLUTCH CJ3A, GROUP 02 - CLUTCH - M38, GROUP 02 - CLUTCH - M38A1, GROUP 02 - Clutch CJ3B
This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Willys MB (early) | 1941, 1942 |
| Willys MB | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Hotchkiss M201 | 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 |
| 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 |
📐 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)
