Willys Lightning engine

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The Lightning was a Willys straight-6 engine produced in the 1940s and 1950s. It was used in the Willys Jeep Station Wagon and other Jeep-based vehicles at the time. It was replaced with the Willys Super Hurricane engine.

L148

The L148 version displaced 148 in³ (2.4 L).

Applications:

L161

The L161 version displaced 161 in³ (2.6 L).

Applications:

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