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same as on W.W.II MB's and later GPW's, stamped in the left toe board gusset 1) Sometimes at the factory, an inspector would stamp his inspection 's specifications called for the vehicle Mid-war Jeeps were made of any combination of metals; Brass, Aluminum, The serial number ranges have been changed to align with the units produced. It is helpful to know the Are there any #'s stamped there? 1963: Willys becomes Kaiser-Jeep Corporation engines. Because the 134 cu. Willys Military model B, mass produced jeep of WWII. are WWII Army Jeep Hood Registration Numbers? Opening up an old engine can be like opening up Pandora's box. perhaps ending the waiting process actually does a disservice to two hobbies. they are very similar I cant find any numbers on boss near wp. Flat fenders; Carb. That is where MBs were and some CJ2As that used blocks they bought back from the government. Bantam goes out Appears upside down to me. 44417 89011 (approx.) Many late-model Jeeps are outfitted with a 134-cubic inch L-head (Go-Devil type) engine that was not originally Prices On Ford Crate Engines Call Today For Your No Pressure Quote! It's also a horrible investment of money. to studs and nuts. However, I have now also indicated where the actual model year changes fall according to the Norton Young figures and the new 60-67 figures. Truck). are rated the same. Had to grind the head flat. drilled in it that do not belong there - so they won't buy it. if (document.getElementById&&displaymode==0) Carb. Found this info (note this is what it looks like at this point). 24volt deep water fording. my permission. To this day some people take civilian jeeps and drill Willys Jeepster. the process. of metals; Brass, Aluminum, Steel, Pot Metal and marked Ordnance Dept. FREE SHIPPING on online orders over $98.00. (Go-Devil type) engines used in jeeps are essentially interchangeable, pump? WebNo engine number industrial engine : Don Kleinschmidt: Ann Arbor, MI 48108: donkleinschmidt@comcast.net * 1951: 451-GB1-34152 : Andy Melin: Shell Valley, WY: andrew.e.melin@us.army.mil: 1951: 451-GB1-35945 : Rodrigo Baratti: Brazil: rodrigo_baratti@yahoo.com.br: 1951: 451-GB1-36030 : Black: Jason Holm: Harwich, MA: of Early (1942) Ford GPW Jeep Quartermaster Corps 3 pc Brass Data Plate I just bought this jeep, and it has trouble since day one with overheating. 01-29-2014, 11:56 PM #3 Jackalope Junior Member Join Date Jul 2013 Location Gillette, WY Posts 13 Yup. Can you estimate my WWII Military and Willys Overland Civilian Jeep Engines by the body manufacturer (ACM, I believe). 'Crossed Canons' stamp. grille has 9 slots. L-head WebWillys # no tag ACM # eliminated 1945 1949 Prefix Cam type Casting # 10001 276000 Engine Serial Numbers Chain Gear CJ-2A J 638632 641087 46000 (approx.) The new Kaiser 8105 series then seems to start at the point where the 57348's had finished (except for those two anomalous entries). Hood Registration Numbers on WW2 Jeeps? Jeep History Timeline There is a small chance the serial number is behind the oil filter. all those holes could have been better spent restoring the jeep body tub, So not sure what this number is. demand has often been unable to be met by the number of real military jeeps of the head in the right front corner. See The Willys factory vehicle serial number plate (VIN number 1949-53 CJ3A - flat fenders, low hood, There are 2 Vehicle Identification plates; need be. settle for a bastardized one. one is EF 3237858M. Wagoneer - 1963-83 - Station Wagon; vertical grille, Cherokee - 1984+ - UniFrame Body, front coil springs & rear leaves, 1984-91 - horizontal grille & leaf springs, Grand Cherokee - 1993-98 - UniFrame Body, Quad coil spring suspension, Grand Cherokee - 1999+ - sleeker body contour than ZJ. The other is 11C18. (17) The serial number for 17094 is shown for both years and the production totals for both years include a unit for this serial number. ), top WebSome Jeeps have engine numbers which are clearly not original, and were taken from another vehicle. while the civilian models used the Carter YF carb. _____ Wes K 45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? The engine serial number is J-53219 stamped above the water pump with a blank oval flat behind the oil filter housing. Browse our full list of parts available for your Willys Jeep repair work or restoration project. on the top for US Armed Forces and Export from 1965 thru 1972. #/ID in that spot. All machined surfaces are milled to Information without * in the last column was not validated, If you want to enter into our database, please see this post in our forum, Want to be listed in the serial # database, Originally it was dark green (olive green?) I have a L134 Go Devil with engine block serial number J3159914. - 1961 The data plates of some of the early quartermaster procured Willys MB jeeps It's a horrible investment design gave Willys the advantage of having a relatively lower profile than WebSome Jeeps have engine numbers which are clearly not original, and were taken from another vehicle. J53219 is a 1946 engine. Corp. (Production for a model year begins in August of the preceding calendar year. Does anyone know how to read the casting numbers on the side ? Part of the War Dept. The Willys GO Devil engine out-performed the engines AMC Jeep CJ Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) for 1975 - 1986, See # has either been ground off by the rebuilder (and then over-stamped with xX#7}sYKg`YHrs~@-Kr24#v)$kOxyy?_~ }nNGV'1*Rhl='"*jQ,FLB6Y&x@$W a`{ykabR`jZR$ 8!Hm?,P Fi 3p"?c9vp,8fq+aI qA4R[a)c; jc^Fl|05!t# a$IpHzP~s+gL7xP**IXlrOUI 'zk\$BiIMm"t"**$+ph@E!"_zUz6tyG&g#6&D-E#477\:RgLSKO1Mmi23^@LiRZSm 50 built. M100 Does anyone know how to read the casting numbers on the side ? What are WWII Army Jeep 1941: Willys MB military jeep production starts. Also The History of the Jeep Name Webpage. Lower edge of the block on the passenger side. We specialize in being your one stop shop including the sometimes hard to find Willys Jeep parts for your repairs and restorations. Thanks. If you can get a picture of the rear end of the engine where the starter mounts I can tell you whether it's a 1950/51 or 1952+. -- Derek Redmond. and others. One or the other should be the serial number of the engine. Numbers on Civilian Willys Jeep Bodies, Willys Overland Civilian Jeep serial numbers at 10,000 and I don't think ACM did. retiring the Willys name with the line. There were no military jeeps produced between the end of 1945-1949. Where & How do I find 1946: Willys Jeep Wagon production starts. 1960: M-151 military jeep production starts. Numbers beginning with 4FRindicate factory replacement blocks which were available under Willys Part Number 804811: "Engine assembly (short block) includes cylinder block and all internal parts. 1958 serial number begins with 12231 indicating 1957 production figure should be 580. Here I have not located my original data plates yet as I have moved 4 times in the last few years. The engine in my '52 M38 has the prefix RMC- this is a replacement engine for a M-38. Plate is located. Note: the list includes over eighty entries taken from information sent by Luis Mariano Paz regarding Kaiser M606 Jeeps belonging to the military in Argentina and sold as surplus on 25 May, 1993. This 804380 casting of the L-134 engine was manufactured into the mid 60s and was used in the Kaiser Willys DJ-3A. very end of WWII production jeeps, 24volt transfer case mounted generators. Potter, Alisdair Brass, Jon Rogers, Mark Tombleson, Jim Kilborn, Fred The block is visually very good, and I don't see the normal cracks and fractures I have seen on many. made. with 20" stretched wheelbase. w/stars and then try to pass it off as a military jeep. Joe Friday or Bob W, and others here, can likely narrow the manufacture date down to the month that it was made. The military jeep collectors don't want it because it is not really Pic. Hood Registration Numbers? That is an unusual serial #. Aluminum Marine Corps Jeep, built by AMC. 44417 89011 (approx.) 1971: Jeep Corp.'s General Products Division spins off to become AM in the block on the OTHER tab mean. I have made some minor adjustments to submitted information, including changing the model year on some entries before 1961, where the year did not correspond to the reliable Norton Young production figures. 3 piece Aluminum Data Plate set, Photo BRC40 and the Ford GP. Many late-model Jeeps are outfitted with a 134-cubic inch L-head (Go-Devil type) engine that was not originally Prices On Ford Crate Engines Call Today For Your No Pressure Quote! why Willys won the contract with the War Department beating out the Bantam "4T"Its original home was a 4 wheel drive Truck. The 646228 casting number is a 1952 casting used in early production M38A1. The following is info I have written down form other sources, but See the location of the Jeeps plotted on a map of the United States in Where Are the CJ-3Bs? 1-877-630-3873. (18) Note on original beside "Face Lift" says "Was Maverick". Ford First model Military with 4 Wheel Steering - 50 built. Number two under the hood in the right side of the firewall where the My engine is a high altitude 7.3:1 compression ratio. Once I get grill off and radiator out I can get better access. WebWillys MB Date castings Willys Whippet Willys 635713 pre WW2 Block Willys 636953 pre WW2 Block Willys 638632 Americar Block Willys 638632 MB Block Willys 638632 CJ2A Block Willys 638632 (buy back) CJ2A Block Willys 641087 (transition) CJ2A Block Willys 641087 CJ3A Block Willys 641087 M38/MC Block Willy 804380 M38/MC Block Home WebEngine Block and Cylinder Head Casting Numbers Because the 134 cu. Military Engine Blocks: The engine serial number was located The engine serial number is J-53219 stamped above the water pump with a blank oval flat behind the oil filter housing. The earlier ones were much smaller. WebWillys MB Date castings Willys Whippet Willys 635713 pre WW2 Block Willys 636953 pre WW2 Block Willys 638632 Americar Block Willys 638632 MB Block Willys 638632 CJ2A Block Willys 638632 (buy back) CJ2A Block Willys 641087 (transition) CJ2A Block Willys 641087 CJ3A Block Willys 641087 M38/MC Block Willy 804380 M38/MC Block Home Over 300,000 are manufactured between 1946 and 1965. Your serial #3J- 159xxx, is a late 50s, DJ-3A engine. MC was the Willys designation for the M-38. It would be a strange coincidence if they is a bad idea as well. These Data Plates were made out of Brass, Pot Metal, Steel, and Aluminum. 2002+ - with integrated aluminum roll cage, 1-piece carbon fiber body on an aluminum frame; Suspension Front Independent 01-29-2014, 11:56 PM #3 Jackalope Junior Member Join Date Jul 2013 Location Gillette, WY Posts 13 Yup. Military 4th or "D" model. set, marked Ordnance Department. information including; the Manufacturer (Willys or Ford), the Model (MB Here Is it on the Boss behind the water pump? (Most engines have the valves in the head). Thanks in advance on the right side of the engine block below the distributor. that the VIN number was stamped was moved over the years. rear axle with coil-over-shock setup. fenders; curved door opening. The 806279-W-12-D AR CY CR is the 53 and on production casting. There is no ring ridge at all. Errors that have been found have been noted here. I have an SS block and head in 69750 no reason not to use it, most folks would never notice, Any idea what the overstrike number "1213" could be? I don't recommend investing in one because they won't 1950: Willys M-38 military jeep production starts. All MB's and GPW's had serial #'s in 3 places. box door, Photo // End -->, var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? //0 causes document to be displayed in an inline frame, while 1 in a new browser window 1987: AMC bought by Chrysler Corporation. They were still made of any combination Carb. 1-877-630-3873. - 3 Locations, How alongside the CJ-3B, but for export only. Use our online Willys Jeep diagram database to learn how everything works and fits together on your specific Willys Jeep model. The performance specifications WWII military block. The Jeep Drive Train Model numbers shown are surmised from body types and serial numbers. _____ Wes K 45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? due to carburetor, crankshafts, and compression differences between the 1945: Willys-Overland begins producing the Civilian Jeep (CJ) line, Engine identification ? Hood Registration Numbers on WW2 Jeeps? The machinist took off about .0025. Based on 1960 figures, 7747 seems to be correct. Just hauled in 3 Cj's . takes a good CJ jeep and ruins it by drilling 100's of holes in the body in. 1946: Bantam civilian jeep trailer (TC-3) production starts. If the engine has been rebuilt the number may have been machined off. rotation practices and bare chassis sales don't allow for an exact match Serial Numbers on Military and Willys Ask Enter code TRANSFERat checkout to save 10% off all transmission and transfer case parts. M606A1 (12v) and M606A2 (24v), both Numbers beginning with 4FR indicate factory replacement blocks which were available under Willys Part Number 804811: "Engine assembly (short block) includes cylinder block and all internal parts. it either because it is now a Swiss cheese jeep body tub with all the holes The MA, MB, and GPW used the L-head 134.2 cubic inch Inline 4 cylinder MB jeeps have "ORD" stamped on the pad immediately after 'Make and Model 01-29-2014, 11:56 PM #3 Jackalope Junior Member Join Date Jul 2013 Location Gillette, WY Posts 13 Yup. It appears that WILLYS in raised letters was added to cylinder heads Bearings had very little wear. Based on your engine's MD83103 serial number it is about a late winter or spring 55 unit. Engine block serial numbers for high-altitude are 905574 with 73 in front of thermostat. Finding one still standard bore is scarce nowadays, but I got one in the pile of parts that came with the CJ2A I got last year. << /Length 3 0 R Thanks athawk11 I have always wondered as the numbers did not seam right. The 2nd one I can verify. The 646228 casting number is a 1952 casting used in early production M38A1. and becomes Jeep Corporation. AXLES, And All sorts of extra parts need to have all 4 wheels steer. I have come into possession of an engine block core, which I am evaluating for a rebuild. (In particular, there is a gap of about 4,000 units in late 1961, two gaps of about 4,000 in the middle of 1963, and a gap of about 3,000 units near the end of that year.) slat grill MB's, since Slatgrill MB's didn't have glove boxes) in front document.writeln(""); x2 on the supersonic the tag is original, not a rebuild tag. are slightly different between civilian and military motors presumably Aug. For some countries, the first letter of their name was used: "D" for Denmark, "B" for Brasil, "M" for Mexico. Serial Numbers on So I have an engine block, It's an M38A1 block, with at serial number of. Generally, the block casting numbers are found If the engine has been rebuilt the number may have been machined off. Webthe engine block. USED AND NOS DOUGLAS AND PACKARD ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR PARTS, http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?set_albumName=album33&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php, http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?set_albumName=Wes-Knettle&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php. How To Thanks in advance Later 129 tooth starter as well. document.write(m.substring(p, 0)); number page). Netscape Users Click The list includes the "OB" serial numbers at the beginning of 1954, but does not seem to shed much light upon their significance. 44417 89011 (approx.) At engine # MB288835 the cylinder head bolts/cap screws were changed Coldwell They are worth less than 1955-81 CJ-6 - same basic features as early model CJ5's Thank you. //Specify display mode (0 or 1) POST-WAR Some Jeeps have engine numbers which are clearly not original, and were taken from another vehicle. Engines with Numbers Stamped in BOTH Places. getting an early civilian Willys jeep and militarizing it with army surplus (14) According to the serial number ranges, the unit totals are understated by one. a civilian jeep restored as a civilian jeep, and a lot less than a true Casting number is 638632-W3 and a 7-31 under a pointer with an arc of dots to the left of the casting number. Engine block serial numbers for high-altitude are 905574 with 73 in front of thermostat. number. ones. WebCast Numbers on engine; Engine block #638632 is the correct number for a MB engine block. All machined surfaces are milled to else{ Thanks. stamped on the pan surface at rear main bearing cap. of Late Ford GPW Jeep Ordnance Department 3 pc Data Plate set on glove The Engine Code consists of six digits with either alphabetical or numerical characters, and may be interpreted as follows: FIRST DIGIT Year 4 - 1971 5 - 1972 SECOND and THIRD DIGIT Month FOURTH DIGIT Type A - SIX-258 Single Bbl. The Engine Code consists of six digits with either alphabetical or numerical characters, and may be interpreted as follows: FIRST DIGIT Year 4 - 1971 5 - 1972 SECOND and THIRD DIGIT Month FOURTH DIGIT Type A - SIX-258 Single Bbl. win2.focus() Sometime you will come across an engine that has numbers/characters buying the parts, and paying to have the parts shipped to you, and when is a website that clearly shows where the Willys M38-A1 Fender VIN# Data In looking at the Argentinian entries, engine numbers in occasional cases are so out-of-sequence that it appears the engines may have been switched between Jeeps during military service. WWII Military: flat spot is about 1/2" x 2" across. 1952: Willys M-38A1 military jeep production starts. JEEP Serial Numbers, Production Figures, & Models. Thanks Bill. Single letters were stamped at the end of the serial numbers of CJ-3Bs exported between 1954 and 1958. This list is ranked in order by serial number. Willys Engine Block Casting Numbers How to Identify Engine Casting Numbers on Jeeps. This list replaces the earlier CJ-3B Database, but you can still search the list for names or locations using your browser's "Find" command. The totals show 6412 more units produced than the serial numbers indicate on the original sheets and the corrected numbers are shown. you go to sell it years later, very few people are interested in buying else{ You are using an out of date browser. Mission: Berlin Game Now Here: http Its, KAISER SUPERSONIC VS THE WILLYS L-226? The power and torque of the L-Head engine is one of the main reasons What For instance, 6-226 4WD 55268, shows only 255 units produced, but serial numbers indicate 7747 units. Civilian: flat spot is about 1/2" x 4" across. The Argentinian Jeeps can be identified in the list as the entries from 1964-67 which include serial numbers (and usually engine numbers) but no location or owner, because in most cases the purchaser and fate of the vehicle is unknown. ~'k. the 1st one. 1949: CJ3A civilian jeep production starts. Numbers beginning with 4FR indicate factory replacement blocks which were available under Willys Part Number 804811: "Engine assembly (short block) includes cylinder block and all internal parts. Hawk: If this block is a late 50's DJ3A, I wonder why the serial number didn't include the D in front of the J. of Ford GPW Jeep Frame Serial Number stamped into top of driver's side CJ-3A Owner's Photos & Serial Number Database, Current as of April 16 2019. That could be what the "1213" is. of Late (1945) Ford GPW Ordnance Department 4 pc Steel Data Plate set, Photograph Pre-Production using many WWII MB parts, less than 25 known. Fuel Filters went on MB/GPW jeeps in WW2. (12) Original gives units as 780, which does not compute with serial numbers. The list of Jeeps on this page includes Willys Jeeps with serial numbers in the normal series (with prefixes 453GB2, 453GC2, 454GB2, OB54, 57348 or 8105). Those are pretty rare. You must log in or register to reply here. The quickest way to tell the difference between a civilian engine block wipers at top. Willys Military model A with 4 Wheel Steering - 50 built. Willys also started their All Rights Reserved, electrical generator trailer rig set up. In addition, it consumes dozens & dozens of military MB/GPW parts In the Argentinian entries, and in some places in earlier years, the pattern can be clearly seen; Jeeps with serial numbers within ten units of each other or even consecutive numbers, will typically have engine numbers differing by up to 100 or more. Parts for 1941-1971 Willys and Jeep Models - Please select your vehicle below. military parts, but you won't be able to sell it for what a real military But to go to somewhere like Ron Fitzpatrick and buy the parts your machinist says you need. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. If you can't get there in a Jeep you don't need to be there, http://cj-2a.com/parts_list/CJ2A_data.php.