Continental 226 Engine - many uses

[John D]

My 1946 Cletrac AG-6 has a Willys Super Hurricane 6 cyl engine mounted in it.  I've done a little research on the engine, and present this for your use.

It is a nearly identical replacement for the original F-226 L-head Continental engine - in fact, the original Cletrac waterpump is bolted right onto it.   I imagine the engine was a straight bolt-in swap.

Here is a summary of my research on the L-226, with sources:

http://clubs.hemmings.com/willysaero/waengine.html />
226 Engine: After the merger of Kaiser-Frazer and Willys-Overland, the 226 cid, 115 hp flathead Kaiser Supersonic/Continental Red Seal engine was named the "Super-Hurricane 6" and was made available to all Aero Willys in 1954 (except the Lark and converted 1953 models) and all 1955 Bermudas, Customs and Aces. It is not known if it was available in the 1954 taxicab, but none were known to be built. Beginning engine number appears to be 226-10001 and continues consecutively, regardless of model year.

http://www.willystech.com/faqs/Breakout/engine.html /> If your engine is a flathead six with the distributor sticking right up through the head, it is the Continental 6, the L-226, same as the Kaiser. If you can find a copy of "The Last Onslaught On Detroit" it has a great history of that engine. Walck's and Mendetz have all the parts you need. NAPA also has them, as well as most fork truck dealers. Prices are pretty much the same so support the hobby guys if you can.

http://www.massey-harris.com/measuringstickp4.html /> 1943 - The 81 was not offered but the 82 was. The 101, 102 Juniors remained the same as the late "42" models. The 101 Super was no loner available but replaced by the 101, 102 Senior. The Senior encountered all the cosmetic changes as the Junior did in the late "42". The engine in the Senior was a Continental F-226 six cylinder for gas models and an A-244 Continental six cylinder for the distilled model.
In 1940, one model offered for approximately 2 years was the General. The General was built by the Cleveland Tractor Company and shared many parts with the Cletrac Crawler Model HG. The General was a Model GG.

http://m-h.cs.uoguelph.ca/446.html /> The Massey-Harris Model 44-6 Engine: Continental model F226, L-head, 6 cylinders vertical, 3 5/16" X 4 3/8" - 1500 rated RPM (drawbar), 1800 rated RPM (belt), displacement 226 cu. in. Service Data: Champion 18 mm spark plugs, part no. 18625A; Four rings per piston, 3 compression 1/8", 1 oil 1/4".

http://www.thearmageddoncabco.com/checker1.html /> Checker began marketing passenger cars in 1960. The company's practical four-door, the Superba, had the same upright, tank-like styling that had become familiar to anyone who'd ever seen a taxi. Checker president Morris Markin was steadfast: there'd be no change to this utilitarian, but unattractive, design from year to year as long as there were customers who wanted a car with a taxi's reliability and durability. The Superba's design dated back to the A8 taxicab of 1956.

The engine used in Checkers of this era was of Continental Motor Co. design, roughly the same as those used in Kaisers of the late 1940's and 1950's. It displaced 226 cubic inches, but was offered with either side or overhead valves. The side-valve version had a 7.3:1 compression ratio, and produced 80 horsepower at 3100 rpm. The ohv engine had an 8.0:1 compression ratio and an output of 122 bhp. either engine could be ordered in 1960 for the same price.

Other industrial uses: Fork Lifts, Air Compressors, etc

Jaeger Model 125 "Air Plus" Portable air compressor has a F-226 Continental engine.