Piston Pin Lock Hardware
3/8 x 1 1/8 UNF
Piston pin retaining clip
For connecting rod assembly
Essential retaining clip for the piston pin (wrist pin) that connects the piston to the connecting rod. This spring-loaded clip ensures the piston pin remains in place within the piston, crucial for reliable engine operation. A small but critical component in any engine overhaul.
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Material Spring steel |
Type Retaining clip / snap ring |
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Function Piston pin retention |
Application L-134 and F-134 engines |
Features
- Spring-loaded retention for piston pin
- Prevents axial movement of the pin
- Important during piston and connecting rod assembly
- Critical component for engine reliability
- Always replace during engine overhaul
★ During every engine overhaul, these clips must be replaced — reusing old clips can lead to engine damage.
Installation notes
Always install the clip fully into the groove around the piston pin bore. Check that the clip sits evenly and flat in the groove — an incompletely seated clip may pop out. Work on a clean surface and cover openings to the crankcase to prevent clips from falling in. Do not use clips that are bent or damaged.
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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 : Connecting Rods & Hardware Willys MB Ford GPW M201, Piston,Rings & Bearings CJ2A, CONNECTING RODS & HARDWARE CJ3A, Piston,Rings & Bearings M38, CONNECTING RODS & HARDWARE M38, CONNECTING RODS & HARDWARE 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 (early) | 1942 |
| 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 |
📐 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)
