COVER OIL FILTER JEEP
Oil filter canister cover
For military oil filter
Cover for the military oil filter canister used on jeeps with L-134 engine. This cover closes the top of the cylindrical oil filter and is secured with a central bolt which also seals the internal standpipe.
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Material Steel |
Finish Military canister |
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Application Oil filter L-134 engine |
Type Cover with gasket |
Features
- Cover for military oil filter canister
- Fitted with gasket for oil-tight seal
- Secured with central bolt
- Suitable for bypass oil filter system
- Robust steel construction
★ Essential component of the oil filter system that provides lubrication to the timing chain and gearbox.
Installation notes
The cover is fitted with the central bolt which seals the internal standpipe. Check the condition of the gasket at every filter change to prevent leakage. Do not overtighten to avoid distortion of the cover.
Compatibility
Fits military oil filter canisters (larger model, approx. 4-3/4" tall). Not compatible with smaller civilian Fram or Purolator canisters which use a different cover.
Historical context
The military bypass oil filter was standard fitment on WWII jeeps and early post-war models. The system filtered a small portion of the oil through a paper element, whilst the filtered portion lubricated the timing chain via a metered opening in the standpipe.
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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 | |
| Willys MB (early) | 1941, 1942 |
| Willys MB | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Ford GPW (early) | 1942 |
| Ford GPW | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Hotchkiss M201 (early) | 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959 |
| 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)
