Australian Combat 6 Willys jeep

[warren brown]

Sorry Tony - I left a bit off. Will follow up on the Ford archives. Many thanks.

[warren brown]

...and Local Chap - I didn't thank you properly. Mate - fantastic information and invaluable!

[Ryan]

Do want need another for parts?

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[John Mackie]

Warren , I have been involved with Falcons since the 1960's, The small bell housing used on the 144, 170 and some 200's matches up to the GPW and CJ3 gearbox. It was an alloy housing, The 200/250engines with big end block used a cast iron housing and a 3 speed all syncro box with a bigger bolt pattern. During the late XY period and the change to the XR there were many changes 200/250. small / big end block , 4 or 7 main bearings. Ford also brought in about 200 american engines with non interchangble main bearings. Good luck with the project,
John.

[warren brown]

John, that's great!! The thrust bearing therefore : do you know - is that a Ford part or a Willys (Dana) part? (Excuse my ignorance!). The bearing is pressed onto the steel sleeve, which is cracked - same question - is that a Falcon or a Dana part. And is this sleeve obtainable? Sorry if I sound like a dill....

[warren brown]

Ryan - will check it out. Many thanks.

[John Mackie]

Hi Warren.
re clutch thrust race and bearing. Many years ago i fitted a 144 falcon engine into a CJ3. i used the falcon clutch, clutch housing and release bearing, i cannot remember how i got the clutch linkage to work but it must have! the CJ3 bieng rh drive would have made not too difficult.
the falcon thrust bearing is the as the GPW. i have just had a look in Macs catologue ,they list the bearing (74 75870) but not the carrier.you may have to try a Ford dealer. i dont know how far up the early type t.r carrier comes i THINK it may be the same up to about XC model.
please keep us posted on your progress.

John.