In a memo to all Willys dealers on January 21,1957 Carl Scher, the Manager of Service at
that time issued a directive stating ” On the model indicated, a FEW cases of accelerator wire
breakage have been reported due to binding at the control wire connecting points.
He went on to describe and illustrate the correction procedure also noting that the longer the vehicle had been in
service, the more likely this problem would occur.
As collectors and mechanics, most of us are aware that repairs and modifications are a fact of life for vintage vehicles.
In this era of mass production, it appears that even a manufacturing giant can overlook (ignore?) a serious defect. I hope their correction is as lasting as
the one for the FC-150 in 1957.
Note: I am glad it does not affect my Toyota 4-runner as I need it in winter when my little CJ2A and CJ3A are parked .
