
The engine cylinder block is cast iron, with insert liners made of gray cast iron with an acid-resistant insert in the upper part of the liner by clamping the liner collar between the block and the cylinder head through an asbestos steel gasket, and in the lower part by two rubber rings

Design of contact ignition system ZIL 131
The engine is equipped with a shielded, sealed battery ignition system, consisting of a B 102-B ignition coil, a P102 ignition distributor, CH307 spark plugs and high voltage wires in shielding hoses and manifolds, as well as an ignition switch