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L6-226 Engine Specs - Wagon

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L6-226 Engine Diagram

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Engine:Metric
TypeL-Head......
Number of Cylinders6......
Bore3 5/16"8,13 mm.
Stroke4 3/8"111,12 mm.
Piston Displacement226.2 cu. In.3707 cm3
Bore Spacing (center to center):3.876"98,450 mm.
Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
Compression Ratio:
Standard6.86 to 16,86 a 1
Optional7.3 to 17,3 a 1
Compression Pressure125 to 140 psi.......
Horsepower (SAE)26.3326,33
Horsepower (max. brake)105 @ 3600 rpm.......
Maximum Torque @ 1400 rpm190 lb-ft.26,27 kg-rn.
Idle Speed550 rpm.......
Governor Speed (optional):
Velocity2200 to 3800 rpm.......
Centrifugal1000 to 2600 rpm.......
Pistons:
MaterialAluminum Allowy......
DescriptionCarn Ground, T-Slot, Tin Plated......
Length3 17/32"8,96 cm.
Clearance Limits:
Top Land.020" to .030"0,508 a 0, 762 mm .
Skirt.0007" to .0017"0,0177 a 0,0431 mm.
Skirt BottomSelective Feeler Fit......
Ring Groove Depth:
No. 1 and No. 2 Rings.1860" to .1922"4, 7244 a 4,8819 mm .
No. 3 and No. 4 Rings.1920" to 1982"4,8768 a 5,0343 mm.
Ring Groove Width:
No. 1 Ring.955" to .0965"2,4257 a 2,4511 mm.
No. 2 Ring.095" to.096"2,413 a 2,438 mm.
No. 3 Ring.1565" to .1575"3,9751 a 4,0005 mm.
No. 4 Ring.1575" to .1585"4,0005 a 4,0259 mm.
Piston Rings: Function
No. 1 and No. 2 RingsCompression......
No. 3 and No. 4 RingsOil......
Material:
No. 1 RingCast Iron, Chrome-Plated Face......
No. 2 RingCast Iron......
No. 3 RingSteel, Chrome-Plated Face......
No. 4 RingCast Iron......
Width:
No. 1 and No. 2 Rings.0930" to .0935"2,3622 a 2,3749 mm.
No. 3 and No. 4 Rings.1545" to .1550"3,9243 a 3,9370 mm.
Gap.008" to .16"0,203 a 0,406 mm.
Thickness:
No. 1 and No. 2 Rings.156" to .166"3,962 a 4,216 mm.
No. 3 and No. 4 Rings.142" to .152"3,607 a 3,861 mm.
Side Clearance:
No. 1 and No. 2 Rings.002" to .004"0,051 a 0,102 mm.
No. 3 and No. 4 Rings.006" to .010"0,152 a 0,254 mm.
Piston Pins:
MaterialSAE 1019 Steel......
Length2.779"70,58 mm.
Diameter.8592"21,82 mm.
TypeFloating......
BushingBronze; in Rod......
Clearance:
In Piston (selective fit).0002"0,0051 mm.
In Rod.0004" to .0008"0,0102 a 0,0203 mm.
Connecting Rods:
MaterialSAE 1035 Forged Steel......
Weight29.6 oz.839 gr.
Length (center to center)7.000"1,778 mm.
Bearing:
TypeRemovable......
MaterialSteel-backed Matrex......
Over All Length1.125"28,575 mm.
Clearance Limits.0007" to .0025"0,0178 a 0,0635 mm.
End Play.006" to .011"0,125 a 0,279 mm.
InstallationFrom Above......
Bore:
Upper.913" to .914"23,190 a 23,217 mm.
Lower2.1865" to 2.1870"55,5371 a 55,5498 mm.
Crankshaft:
MaterialSAE 1045 Forged Steel......
Vibration Damper TypeTuned......
End Thrust Taken ByRear Bearing......
Main Bearings:
TypeRemovable......
MaterialSteel-backed Matrex......
Clearance.0008" to .0028"0,0203 a 0,0711 mm.
Journal Diameter2.374" to 2.375"60,300 a 60,325 mm.
Bearing Length:
Front1.062"26,975 mm.
No. 2 Ring1.250"31,750 mm.
No. 31.250"31,750 mm.
No. 4 Ring1.321"33,553 mm.
Crankpin Journal Diameter2.0623"52,3824 mm.
Flywheel Run Out (max.).005"0,127 mm.
Camshaft: Bearings
MaterialSteel-backed Babbitt......
Number4......
Clearance.001" to .003"0,025 a 0,076 mm.
Journal Diameter:
Front1.8730"47,57 mm.
Front Intermediate1.8100"45,97 mm.
Rear Intermediate1.7478"44,39 mm.
Rear1.2480"31,69 mm.
Bearing Diagameter:
Front1.8745" to 1.8755"47,6123 a 47,6377 mm.
Front Intermediate1.8115" to 1.8125 "46,0121 a 46,0375 mm.
Rear Intermediate1.7495" to 1.7502"44,4373 a 44,4551 mm.
Rear1.2495" to 1.2505"31,7373 a 31,7637 mm.
End Play.003" to .007"0,076 a 0,178 mm.
Drive:
TypeChain......
Crankshaft SprocketSAE 1018 Steel......
Camshaft SprocketCast Iron......
Timing Chain:
Number of Links46......
Number of Links46......
Width:
Early1.000"25,400 mm.
Late.875"22,225 mm.
Pitch.500"0,127 mm.
Valve Systems:
Valve RotatorsOn Exhaust Valves......
Valve RotatorsOn Exhaust Valves......
Tappets (Intake and Exhaust)
Clearance - Cold.014"0,355 mm.
Clearance for Timing.0175"0,4445 mm.
Over All Length1.89"48,01 mm.
Stem Diameter.6860" to .6855:17,4244 a 17,4117 mm.
Clearance in BlockSelect Fit with Slight Drag......
Timing: Intake
Opens2° BTC......
Closes42° ABC......
Duration224°......
Timing: Exhaust
Opens42° BBC......
Closes8° ATC......
Duration230°......
Valve Opening Overlap10°......
Valve Opening Overlap10°......
Valves: Intake
MaterialSilchrome No. 1 Steel.....
Over All Length5.187"131,750 mm.
Head Diameter1.520"38,608 mm.
Angle of Seat30°.....
Stem Diameter.3402" to .3410"8,6411 a 8,6614 mm.
Stem-to-Guide Clearance.0012" to .0030"0,0305 a 0,0762 mm.
Lift.284"7,214 mm.
Valves: Exhaust
MaterialSilchrome XCR Steel, Hard Face.....
Over All Length5.205"132,207 mm.
Head Diameter1.328"33,731 mm.
Angle of Seat45°.....
Seat Insert MaterialEatonite EMS 58.....
Stem Diameter.3382" to .3390"8,5903 a 8,6106 mm.
Stem-to-Guide Clearance.0032" to .0050"0,0813 a 0,1270 mm.
Lift.284"7,214 mm.
Springs (Intake and Exhaust):
Free Length1 31/32"50 mm.
Pressure @ Length:
Valve Closed51 lb. @ 1.672"3,6 kg-cm² - 42,469 mm.
Valve Open107 lb @ 1.312"7 ,5 kg-cm² - 33,325 mm.
Lubrication System:
Type of Lubrication:
Main BearingsPressure.....
Connecting RodsPressure.....
Piston PinsSplash.....
Camshaft BearingsPressure.....
TappetsPressure.....
Timing ChainNozzle.....
Cylinder WallsNozzle.....
Oil Pump:
TypeGear.....
DriveFrom Camshaft.....
Minimum Safe Oil Pressure6 lb.@ Idle0,4 kg-cm²
Minimum Safe Oil Pressure6 lb.@ Idle0,4 kg-cm²
Maximum Safe Oil Pressure20 lb. @2000 rpm. (35 mph.)1,4 kg-cm² - 56 kph.
Normal Oil Pressure35 lb. @ 1700 rpm.2,5 kg-cm²
Oil Pressure Sending UnitElectric.....
Oil IntakeFloating.....
Oil Filter SystemPartial Flow.....

* Exerpt from the Service Manual for Jeep Utility Vehicles, pages 59-61

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