The "Super Hurricane" 226 L-Head engine has a cast iron
block and cylinder head with 4 main bearings and solid lifters. The
exhaust and intake valves are in the block, not in the cylinder head.
The engine was used in earlier Willys cars, but was first introduced
in 1950 in Willys trucks. The Willys Pickup and Willys Wagon used the
226 from '54 until '63. There was an option 7.3:1 high altitude
version available during these years.
The 226 used between 1954-1958 has a slightly higher horse power
rating than the later 226.
Super Hurricane L-Head 226 I6
Bore x Stroke
3.94" x 4.375"
Displacement
226.2 Cubic Inches
Compression Ratio
6.861:1
Horsepower (gross)
115@3800rpm
Torque (gross)
190@1800
Main Bearings
4
Valve Configuration
L-head
Fuel
1-bbl Carter
The 226 used from 1959-1962 has a slightly lower horsepower rating,
but the torque peak comes at a lower RPM.
What made the HP difference between the two engines? Cam?
Tom / Jersey Shore, UNITED STATES
Posted Feb 06 2009 11:58AM
I have a "1955" Willy's P/U with the Superhurricane 226cid flat-head 6 cylinder, but mine has an intake fully split between the front and rear three cylinders and a two barrel carburetor. Was this a special production model? It appears to be original equipment.
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