Just finished converting this 1955 Willys truck from 4wd manual to 2wd automatic transmission to enable a friend with limited left side mobility (due to a stroke) to continue to drive and enjoy it. For now the front diff will stay in place. Engine is F134 and auto trans is a 3 speed plus overdrive and lock up converter JATCO L4N71B from a GM Holden VL Commodore. Same type was also used in Nissans, Mazdas etc. Obviously not a bolt up conversion.
As the video shows it works a treat so next time the subject of running an automatic transmission behind and F134, L134 or F161 engine comes up the naysayers can be referred to this post.
https://youtu.be/KxHVw2AYMH4
As far as I can tell this is the first modern four speed automatic transmission used behind one of these engines but would welcome seeing photos to prove me wrong. By modern auto trans I mean with built in overdrive gear, lock-up converter etc and not the Warner ASG-5AG three speed auto trans that was used behind the 134 Willys engine in some FJ and DJ Willys/Jeep vehicles.
As the video shows it works a treat so next time the subject of running an automatic transmission behind and F134, L134 or F161 engine comes up the naysayers can be referred to this post.
https://youtu.be/KxHVw2AYMH4
As far as I can tell this is the first modern four speed automatic transmission used behind one of these engines but would welcome seeing photos to prove me wrong. By modern auto trans I mean with built in overdrive gear, lock-up converter etc and not the Warner ASG-5AG three speed auto trans that was used behind the 134 Willys engine in some FJ and DJ Willys/Jeep vehicles.
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