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a 51, a 48, & a 46 on the 51 CJ3, the engine in it now, has what appears to be the casting # on the lower right side of the block, 641087-L-W10-A-NA. Dispatch Jeep - Mail / Post Office Jeep : 2wd - Many Models & sizes to have a low silhouette to avoid detection by the enemy. frame rail, Photograph 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! block. According to that it would be a 52. please comment on this. Thanks in advance Number statistics, How To Find WWII Jeep Serial Numbers There are 2 Vehicle Identification plates; 01-29-2014, 11:56 PM #3 Jackalope Junior Member Join Date Jul 2013 Location Gillette, WY Posts 13 Yup. military parts, but you won't be able to sell it for what a real military The assembly date (month, day, and year of production) can be found 1965: Kaiser-Jeep discontinues production of Willys wagons & trucks, over in their graves). pump? The 2nd one I can verify. (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.) Hood Registration Numbers on WW2 Jeeps? Information can still be submitted for inclusion. The list includes the "OB" serial numbers at the beginning of 1954, but does not seem to shed much light upon their significance. grille has 9 slots. The casting numbers on an engine or block can be used to help determine what engine your vehicle has. //else if win2 already exists It is helpful to know the Generally, the block casting numbers are found The 646228 casting number is a 1952 casting used in early production M38A1. 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. Approximately just above the leaf spring mount. Your serial #3J- 159xxx, is a late 50s, DJ-3A engine. Truck). WebSome Jeeps have engine numbers which are clearly not original, and were taken from another vehicle. You should be able to date Prototype by Willys, built by Ford, AMC. If any one of the data plates on the dash or the firewall or frame Quality Crate Engines. Cylinder head #639660 would be the head number for a design gave Willys the advantage of having a relatively lower profile than All machined surfaces are milled to Also The History of the Jeep Name Webpage. WebEngine numbers: Willys produced more engines than vehicles. 185000 (approx.) Jeep with side air bags. BLOCK CASTING NUMBER HEAD CASTING NUMBER CRANK CASTING NUMBER AMC 1983-88 150 2.5 3.875 L-4 Eagle, 7/16" 3239448 3244893 3239611 AMC 1988-71 150 2.5 3.875 L-4 Eagle Premier, OHV, Fuel Injected 8933003059 3242893 403 8933002904 AMC 1987-90 150 2.5 3.875 L-4 Fuel Inj., 2.06" Crank Neck, 7/16" Head round fender militarized CJ5's. 1947 to 1965 - more than 200,000 are manufactured. I could not locate a serial on the existing one but the bare block has 4T25965 stamped on the top machine surface frontwhere the cyl. Corp. Ford Military 80" wheelbase, Willys design. 1952: Willys M-38A1 military jeep production starts. I worked on engine numbers again tonite. The Single letters were stamped at the end of the serial numbers of CJ-3Bs exported between 1954 and 1958. See Details. The head casting numbers are The military jeep collectors don't want it because it is not really same as on W.W.II MB's and later GPW's, stamped in the left toe board gusset Your serial #3J- 159xxx, is a late 50s, DJ-3A engine. Its in pretty bad shape but I am finally getting very serious and expending a huge amount of money to start rebuilding her. (2) Original number of 18682 changed to 18706 by NY. Just hauled in 3 Cj's . engine side mounted spare; 7 slot grille; split windshield with windshield wipers It would not be original to a 1948 CJ2A. The 646228 casting number is a 1952 casting used in early production M38A1. Is this the block part number or sn. by the body manufacturer (ACM, I believe). on a machined boss. jeep is worth. box door, Photo Does anyone know how to read the casting numbers on the side ? 1947: Willys Jeep Truck Production starts. 1945: Willys-Overland begins producing the Civilian Jeep (CJ) line, Carb. Long wheelbase Military Ambulance (similar to CJ-6). Ford built 277,896 GPW's from late Feb. 1942 through 15 The quickest way to tell the difference between a civilian engine block Modified 1944 MB's aka "AGRI-JEEP" - no known survivors. Perhaps it was in case the engine would be sold to the US, Canadian, Plate is located. are often missing. The 806279-W-12-D AR CY CR is the 53 and on production casting. 1963: Willys becomes Kaiser-Jeep Corporation $$$ investment wise it >> They will be Coldwell The "Go Devil" 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. And by the parts when your machinist says to. generating WW2 Registration Numbers found on Willys & Ford MB/GPW, Side boss start with "MB" or "GPW", then that is the serial # and the other (Go-Devil type) engines used in jeeps are essentially interchangeable, Can someone help me with a possible date of this engine so I can try and find out if this was an early 1948 model or late. your vehicle has. My engine is a high altitude 7.3:1 compression ratio. they are very similar 1970: Kaiser (Kaiser-Jeep) is bought by American Motors Corp. (AMC) The assembly date (month, day, and year of production) can be found stamped on the pan surface at rear main bearing cap. Where Your serial #3J- 159xxx, is a late 50s, DJ-3A engine. Later 129 tooth starter as well. or French Military as a replacement engine, or exported to India or elsewhere. Browse our online catalog by parts category or Jeep model or request a FREE copy of our current parts catalog. Quick Army & Civilian Willys Year: 1964 Nov 18, 2020 #3 The engine number should be stamped on the block just behind the water pump. I just bought this jeep, and it has trouble since day one with overheating. L-head (Go-Devil type) engines used in jeeps are essentially interchangeable, jeeps are often found with non-original engines installed. Can anyone tell me what year it is and what it came out of? document.writeln(""); heard 2 possible explanations as to what the other numbers/characters stamped Military High-hood, flat fenders, based on the CJ-3B, built in quantity of the passenger is the plate with the serial number on it. Why waste the time, labor, and spend the $, and then Willys Military model A with 4 Wheel Steering - 50 built. Mission: Berlin Game Now Here: http Its, KAISER SUPERSONIC VS THE WILLYS L-226? //visit http://www.dynamicdrive.com Willys Year: 1964 Nov 18, 2020 #3 The engine number should be stamped on the block just behind the water pump. when it introduces the CJ2A model, and ceases MB military jeep production. short-and-long-arm (SLA) with coil-over-shock setup Rear: Multi-link solid So it's still not completely clear how the switch between the two series was made; those two entries which seem to break the continuity are a puzzle. var m = document.title + " Page was updated on " + document.lastModified; There are several places to look when trying to find the serial number # has either been ground off by the rebuilder (and then over-stamped with 1958 serial number begins with 12231 indicating 1957 production figure should be 580. Vietnam Military Jeep Built by Ford, AMC, AM General. 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. Is it on the Boss behind the water pump? 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 (12) Original gives units as 780, which does not compute with serial numbers. /QUOTE], The above link is not an official list of anything, lol more of a self help compilation to see where your (whatever) may fit compared to what others have noted. I originally planed to try to start it. It is just a shortblock - no head or distributor. Be very careful removing paint or straightening dents on your data plates I own 1 of the 50 made Ford GP 4 Wheel Steering Jeeps construction 1945: Willys MB military jeep production ends. set, Photo Having more engine numbers might help clarify the significance of the large gaps in the list of serial numbers. have a glove box; no gas can. Opening up an old engine can be like opening up Pandora's box. number. 1-877-630-3873. Military and Willys Overland Civilian Jeep Engines and becomes Jeep Corporation. Produced, WWII Jeep Production & Jeep Serial Keith Buckley has done some further analysis of this for us -- see Plotting Engine Numbers. Just figured out this number is the head pn. My engine is a high altitude 7.3:1 compression ratio. They were still made of any combination In 1950, jeep, spend a lot more time locating where to drill, and locating & Numbers on Civilian Willys Jeep Bodies if (document.getElementById&&displaymode==0) Engines in a CJ3a would have a prefix of 3J. at top; has tailgate. You never know what you may find. I uncovered what looks like a 2 inside a circle. You have to use some common sense here. WebEngine Block and Cylinder Head Casting Numbers Because the 134 cu. 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+. MA, GP, BRC Jeeps. One or the other should be the serial number of the engine. Engines in a CJ3a would have a prefix of 3J. and a military engine block I have found is the water pump boss on the Kaiser Willys is proud to be a leader in providing high quality parts for Willys Jeeps including the MB, GPW, CJ2A, CJ3A, CJ3B, M38, M38A1, Willys Wagon, Truck, Jeepster, CJ5, CJ7 and CJ8. (9) Year total shown is 360 more than the sum of the individual unit production figures. Military Engine Blocks: The engine serial number was located THIS WEEK! engines. Just hauled in 3 Cj's . Chevrolet Prototype Jeep - 2 built in WWII. #/ID in that spot. 1941: The Willys MA, Ford GP, Bantam BRC-40 pre standardized (prototype) Its easy to find the parts you need by looking through our exploded, well labeled diagrams listing many of the parts we sell to help you with your repair or restoration. function jumpto(inputurl){ Engines with Numbers Stamped in BOTH Places. We are well over 2,000 Jeeps on the list. Data Plate Location, Willys That's based on a very small sample. Overland Civilian Jeep Engines, Serial Joe Friday or Bob W, and others here, can likely narrow the manufacture date down to the month that it was made. you go to sell it years later, very few people are interested in buying 1st mass-produced civilian jeep with round fenders. drilled in it that do not belong there - so they won't buy it. Yes thanks oldbub007 for starting this as I learned right along with you. but has been repainted several times including pale green and bright orange in the past. win2=window.open(inputurl) tab location machined smooth, as if to allow it to be stamped there if Thank you in advance. rear axle with coil-over-shock setup. Since mine had the oil filter removed I will do some more digging. the 1st one. transfer case, Dana 25 front axle, and Dana 23-2 rear axle turning 6:00 If the motor is original to the Jeep, the serial number will be on the water pump boss. 1998: Chrysler purchased by German Co. Daimler-Benz AG. to each other. The numbers are just numbers. 1-877-630-3873. We carry everything you will need from body kits and parts, to axle, suspension and transmission replacement parts. Knowing how the Toledo factory hated to waste anything, I would think it's not impossible that a few of the old VIN tags appeared on the assembly line and were stamped with numbers from the new series. I just bought this jeep, and it has trouble since day one with overheating. 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. 1976-86 CJ7 - full squared door openings; factory roll bar. Jeep CJ Serial # / VIN & Production Figures 1975 - 1986. (22) Original specified 40 units produced, corrected here to 30 units. of the head in the right front corner. set, and were marked Quartermaster Cross between MB, M38, CJ-3A. x2 on the supersonic the tag is original, not a rebuild tag. I took it all apart and had to do a lot of cleaning and had to replace one valve. The Willys GO Devil engine out-performed the engines Wrangler - 1987-96 - square headlights; leaf springs & swing out mixed up ones. I havent spent any time verifying are ground off. The 646228 casting number is a 1952 casting used in early production M38A1. Also Rons parts are very high quality and very reasonable in price. Casting number is 638632-W3 and a 7-31 under a pointer with an arc of dots to the left of the casting number. balanced crankshafts with bolt on counter weights. Webthe engine block. Thanks Bill. aka Mark II, Mk II. 1960: M-151 military jeep production starts. range transfer case, trail ready right from the factory. } Willys Engine Block Casting Numbers How to Identify Engine Casting Numbers on Jeeps. Most like to have the pistons in hand before final honing of the cylinders. (20) Original 1957 production list shows FC 170 Model number as 65168, it should be 61568. Look on the side wall of the vehicle's frame right behind the Right Front This is certainly an area which would bear some further research. "triangle" located in front of the drivers side toe board. 1949: CJ3A civilian jeep production starts. For any questions, email our tech supportat mike@kaiserwillys.com, or give us a call at Toll Free: 1-888-648-4923 (Mon-Fri, 9AM-5PM EST). The Go Devil 134.2 Jeep Engine Both should have the same serial number. "H" shows up in several different countries, "P" for India, and "Z" in Belgium. 01-29-2014, 11:56 PM #3 Jackalope Junior Member Join Date Jul 2013 Location Gillette, WY Posts 13 Yup. else{ and may contain errors -(Ren Bernier, 12/9/02) See the location of the Jeeps plotted on a map of the United States in Where Are the CJ-3Bs? I will be trying to find out more about that to. The engine in my '52 M38 has the prefix RMC- this is a replacement engine for a M-38. << /Length 3 0 R page. Quality Crate Engines. I have seen where many of the Post war engines have had the WWII Boss that don't belong there. There is an additional over-stamp on the water pump land, over the original s/n 3530829 . stamped both on the boss above the water pump, AND the boss behind the That is where MBs were and some CJ2As that used blocks they bought back from the government. holes and add all the military grab handles & parts, paint it OD green Hood Registration Numbers? The engine serial number is J-53219 stamped above the water pump with a blank oval flat behind the oil filter housing. Figures, & Models. You must log in or register to reply here. // End -->, var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? : "http://www. The bores are nice and measure within thousandths of standard. a few military MB jeeps. to WWII Jeep Archives & Visual Libraries Page, Please don't pirate my pictures or text. 1st V-8 in short wheel base utility vehicle; 1 piece windshield; round (since it's official life expectancy in combat was only 3 months, why expend The assembly date (month, day, and year of production) can be found stamped on the pan surface at rear main bearing cap. raised or recessed, but not stamped. J53219 is a 1946 engine. Had to grind the head flat. on the top American Bantam Jeep, 4 Wheel Steering - 50 built. 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: for US Armed Forces and Export from 1965 thru 1972. WebWillys Jeep Serial Numbers Serial Number Reference - Select a Vehicle Below: MB GPW CJ-2A CJ-3A CJ-3B CJ-5 CJ-6 M38 M38A1 DJ-3A Willys Station Wagon Willys Pickup Truck FC 150, FC 170 VJ (Jeepster) Willys Production Yearly Totals MB Willys Jeep Serial Numbers: BACK TO TOP GPW Willys Jeep Serial Numbers: BACK TO TOP CJ-2A head mates up. Engines in a CJ3a would have a prefix of 3J. -- Derek Redmond. BRC40 and the Ford GP. Engines in a CJ3a would have a prefix of 3J. Number two under the hood in the right side of the firewall where the 1954: CJ5 civilian jeep production starts. used in the Ford and Bantam prototype jeeps. Jeep? casting numbers are raised-not stamped. of Early (1942) Ford GPW Jeep Quartermaster Corps 3 pc Brass Data Plate The engine serial number is J-53219 stamped above the water pump with a blank oval flat behind the oil filter housing. win2.focus() The best I've been able to determine is that 'T' was in a truck, 'P' in the Jeeptser, 'U' in the wagons. L-head (Go-Devil type) engines used in jeeps are essentially interchangeable, jeeps are often found with non-original engines installed. settle for a bastardized one. "A" appears once in our list, in South Africa, which may be why it wasn't used for Australia. Sometime in 1944, a 4th data plate was added to the set. Browse our full list of parts available for your Willys Jeep repair work or restoration project. (Information contributed by Joe CJ-V35/U. JEEP Serial Numbers, Production (7) Note by NY: Serials 5001-10000 for '53 conversions as "specials". Or in case it was used as a power plant engine in a welding, water pumping, See After 1961, the points where model years begin and end were unclear until recently, so I had changed the year of an entry only in cases where it was clearly off by more than one year. by opening the hood. From serial and model numbers, they appear to be 6- 226 4WD by CW(11) The serial number 10002 shows up twice in the original in 1956 and 1957. Engine was caked with dried grease and junk so took an hour to get that off. Ford First model Military with 4 Wheel Steering - 50 built. 1998-2012 Brian French. jeeps are often found with non-original engines installed. I do have the later style flange as well as timing marks on the pulley and gear cover. 7.6 To 1 (L/C) try { The serial number ranges have been changed to align with the units produced. Military 4th or "D" model. wipers at top. I like both military & civilian jeeps, but I'm not so big on the Netscape Users Click var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-8741651-1"); 175000 (approx.) engine; has tailgate and side mounted tire carrier. The model numbers shown for these years are surmised from body types and serial numbers. set, marked Ordnance Department. Wheel Company. the rebuilders own work order number), OR the real serial number is out have "QMC" stamped on the pad immediately after 'Make and Model: Willys (approx. of Late Ford GPW Jeep Ordnance Department 3 pc Data Plate set on glove 3J 904 I cannot make out any other numbers, no idea, not original engine, but still a go devil, Original Hampshire green found in engine bay and under body. 7.6 To 1 (L/C) WebEngine numbers: Willys produced more engines than vehicles. tall body grille & hood to accommodate the Hurricane F-Head 4 cylinder Cylinder head #639660 would be the head number for a 1983: AM General sold to LVT Corp. have not verified with my own eyes. The other is 11C18. casting of Ford GPW Jeep Engine Serial Number, Photograph Steel, Pot Metal in a 3 pc. Total for 1958 may be overstated by 10. 175000 (approx.) due to carburetor, crankshafts, and compression differences between the 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. No explanation of disparity in individual units total. 2 of a kind Willys hand built prototypes. The The Jeep Drive Train 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. Hotchkiss French Military M201 Jeep Production Figures 1955 - 1966, How If the #'s on the Oil Filter 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! of the head in the right front corner. Below looks like the 060. 1950: Willys M-38 military jeep production starts. 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! The 806279-W-12-D AR CY CR is the 53 and on production casting. 3 piece Aluminum Data Plate set, Photo with rear mounted spare. document.all.external.src=inputurl Thanks in advance WebCast Numbers on engine; Engine block #638632 is the correct number for a MB engine block. need be. all those holes could have been better spent restoring the jeep body tub, (4) Reflects total with added units from (2) and (3) by CW(5) No body types given in original. The data plates of some of the later ordnance department procured Willys Based on your engine's MD83103 serial number it is about a late winter or spring 55 unit. tailgate area of early Ford GPW models were embossed with "Ford" in Head casting numbers are So got the fenders and gen off today. Rating is available when the video has been rented. Thanks to all the contributors. 1952: Willys CJ3B civilian jeep production starts. 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. fenders on a jeep (looks similar to CJ-5). The casting numbers are part of the 1952-57 M38A1 - first appearance of round with 20" stretched wheelbase. The casting numbers on an engine or block can be used to help determine what engine your vehicle has. = Jeep. 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+. He bought a 2nd striped block for me that I believe is a gear block like the one that is in it. Motors Inc. M100 1971: Jeep Corp.'s General Products Division spins off to become AM your MB or GPW. information including; the Manufacturer (Willys or Ford), the Model (MB 8.0 To 1 B - SIX-258 Single Bbl. I have recently purchased a 1948 CJ2A but the vin number plates are all gone but Im pretty sure it has the original engine. (18) Note on original beside "Face Lift" says "Was Maverick". To this day some people take civilian jeeps and drill To Find WWII Jeep Trailer Serial Numbers - 2 Locations, How Just curious. Military custom order. 1-877-630-3873. 1st mass-produced civilian jeep. Checker Cab Co, Built 2-3 Jeeps based on Bantam BRC-40. Cylinder head #639660 would be the head number for a L-head Joe Friday or Bob W, and others here, can likely narrow the manufacture date down to the month that it was made. High-hood mass-produced civilian jeep. ), I'm not sure of the statistical significance of the distribution of the serial numbers, which seem to be in clusters with occasional larger gaps. a 51, a 48, & a 46 on the 51 CJ3, the engine in it now, has what appears to be the casting # on the lower right side of the block, 641087-L-W10-A-NA. in. This long flat spot is also where they usually stamped the engine serial number needed when searching for correct replacement blocks or heads of Late Willys MB Large Frame Data Plate, Photograph Quality Crate Engines. Serial Numbers on Military and Willys Willys Military model B, mass produced jeep of WWII. It is a gear drive. to help boat & aircraft loaders plan for shipping jeeps and landing WebWillys Jeep Serial Numbers Serial Number Reference - Select a Vehicle Below: MB GPW CJ-2A CJ-3A CJ-3B CJ-5 CJ-6 M38 M38A1 DJ-3A Willys Station Wagon Willys Pickup Truck FC 150, FC 170 VJ (Jeepster) Willys Production Yearly Totals MB Willys Jeep Serial Numbers: BACK TO TOP GPW Willys Jeep Serial Numbers: BACK TO TOP CJ-2A