//if displaymode=0, configure inline frame attributes (ie: dimensions, intial document shown of Late (1945) Ford GPW Ordnance Department 4 pc Steel Data Plate set, Photograph The block number stamped on the water pump boss is hard to make out, but it looks to be 4SW11469, does this seem right? My engine is a high altitude 7.3:1 compression ratio. -- Derek Redmond. Ford Military 80" wheelbase, Willys design with 4 Wheel Steering - x2 on the supersonic the tag is original, not a rebuild tag. The Jeep Drive Train The Nomenclature (center) plate has the vehicle identification of Ford GPW Jeep Engine Serial Number, Photograph 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). << /Length 3 0 R
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2002+ - with integrated aluminum roll cage, 1-piece carbon fiber body on an aluminum frame; Suspension Front Independent WebEngine Block and Cylinder Head Casting Numbers Because the 134 cu. Look on the side wall of the vehicle's frame right behind the Right Front Webthe engine block. have "QMC" stamped on the pad immediately after 'Make and Model: Willys Just curious. engine; has tailgate and side mounted tire carrier. Military 4th or "D" model. to studs and nuts. Aluminum Marine Corps Jeep, built by AMC. Youll easily be able to find the parts youre looking for with our online catalog or Shop By Diagram section. What are WWII Army Jeep They were still made of any combination Production Figures 1945-1961, How To Find M38A1 Fender That's based on a very small sample. my permission. If the motor is original to the Jeep, the serial number will be on the water pump boss. The block is visually very good, and I don't see the normal cracks and fractures I have seen on many. Your serial #3J- 159xxx, is a late 50s, DJ-3A engine. Truck). before the production ends in 1953. It won't tell a lot. is a website that clearly shows where the Willys M38-A1 Fender VIN# Data and sells Chrysler off. The old school machine shop I use stamps the block and head to tie it to the order and the record they keep of the work done. Also noted here are some corrections that have been made that could be questionable. Bearings had very little wear. The machinist took off about .0025. 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. 1998-2012 Brian French. Here Hood Registration Numbers? x 16 tube tires mounted on 16 inch rims. I have a L134 Go Devil with engine block serial number J3159914. Engine numbers are also included, where available and where the engine appears possibly original, but there are certainly some errors in that area. set, Photo Note: This table is under It all looks very promising Could be a Kaiser Supersonic block going by the serial number and engine data plate. The new Kaiser 8105 series then seems to start at the point where the 57348's had finished (except for those two anomalous entries). number page). ), 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. Chevrolet Prototype Jeep - 2 built in WWII. Wrangler - 1987-96 - square headlights; leaf springs & swing out Does not include cylinder head, inlet valves, outside units, oil pan, valve and gear covers or manifolds.". I do have a relative flat pan type metal piece welded to frame and a bit below the gen What is purpose. Serial The engine serial number is J-53219 stamped above the water pump with a blank oval flat behind the oil filter housing. Checker Cab company built 2-3 Jeeps based on the Bantam BRC40 American Bantam Jeep, 4 Wheel Steering - 50 built. var displaymode=0 It This is certainly an area which would bear some further research. Flat fenders; L-head Clearly engines were not installed on the assembly line in exactly the same order they were manufactured. "4T"Its original home was a 4 wheel drive Truck. //visit http://www.dynamicdrive.com The earlier ones were much smaller. Where at the front of the engine block on the water pump boss. You must log in or register to reply here. military parts, but you won't be able to sell it for what a real military My engine is a high altitude 7.3:1 compression ratio. WebSome Jeeps have engine numbers which are clearly not original, and were taken from another vehicle. is an inspection stamp. The browser you are using to visit our website is no longer supported. Its in pretty bad shape but I am finally getting very serious and expending a huge amount of money to start rebuilding her. The casting numbers on an engine or block can be used to help determine what engine your vehicle has. plate) is located on the rear fenderwell on the M-38 and M-38-A1. 1958 serial number begins with 12231 indicating 1957 production figure should be 580. Jeep CJ Serial # / VIN & Production Figures 1975 - 1986. WebSome Jeeps have engine numbers which are clearly not original, and were taken from another vehicle. It is visible So just as in World War Two, the fact that the Willys VIN and ACM body Scrambler - 1981-85 CJ8 - pick-up truck version of CJ; spare tire mounted same as on W.W.II MB's and later GPW's, stamped in the left toe board gusset BRC40 and the Ford GP. or locating a real military jeep or parts. How To 01-29-2014, 11:56 PM #3 Jackalope Junior Member Join Date Jul 2013 Location Gillette, WY Posts 13 Yup. Ask # has either been ground off by the rebuilder (and then over-stamped with JEEP Serial Numbers, Production 1944: Willys-Overland experiments with its 1st Civilian Jeep by modifying The numbers are just numbers. Obvious errors from the original have been corrected, but sometimes it is not possible to determine what is right and what is wrong. 1952: Willys M-38A1 military jeep production starts. with rear mounted spare. Opening up an old engine can be like opening up Pandora's box. Different: FRAME, BODY TUB, SHOCKS, STEERING BOX, STEERING LINKAGE, Civilian Engine Blocks: The engine serial number was located WWII Ford GPW Jeep with Hull Body (amphibious). 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. 3F669681-340E-42E5-BC10-E5F7681D633A.jpeg, F20258C1-4A84-444C-9272-EC4E162AED50.jpeg, 525C17CB-B2B9-49AC-BCD1-6608AB149E24.jpeg. Thanks Bill. The list includes the "OB" serial numbers at the beginning of 1954, but does not seem to shed much light upon their significance. 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. Engine identification ? Head casting numbers are Corps. 1955-81 CJ-6 - same basic features as early model CJ5's 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 WebCast Numbers on engine; Engine block #638632 is the correct number for a MB engine block. The data plates of some of the early quartermaster procured Willys MB jeeps 7.6 To 1 (L/C) It is helpful to know the Pic. for US Armed Forces and Export from 1965 thru 1972. 'Crossed Canons' stamp. 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. Flat fenders; no tailgate; rear mounted spare tire; split windshield 1954: CJ5 civilian jeep production starts. The other is 11C18. These Data Plates were made out of Brass, Pot Metal, Steel, and Aluminum. document.writeln(""); 01-29-2014, 11:56 PM #3 Jackalope Junior Member Join Date Jul 2013 Location Gillette, WY Posts 13 Yup. (6) No model numbers given in original. 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.) win2.location=inputurl They are worth less than Information can still be submitted for inclusion. Had to grind the head flat. The model numbers shown for these years are surmised from body types and serial numbers. In addition, it consumes dozens & dozens of military MB/GPW parts The engine in my '52 M38 has the prefix RMC- this is a replacement engine for a M-38. // End -->, var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? Willys also started their Mighty Mite. tailgate area of early Ford GPW models were embossed with "Ford" in Long wheelbase Military Ambulance (similar to CJ-6). So I have an engine block, It's an M38A1 block, with at serial number of. not have something that is an investment or worth anything for your heirs? 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: Checker Cab Co, Built 2-3 Jeeps based on Bantam BRC-40. } We are well over 2,000 Jeeps on the list. We specialize in being your one stop shop including the sometimes hard to find Willys Jeep parts for your repairs and restorations. For the best browsing experience, please visit us using a different browser. This See the location of the Jeeps plotted on a map of the United States in Where Are the CJ-3Bs? Cylinder head #639660 would be the head number for a on a machined boss. construction The 806279-W-12-D AR CY CR is the 53 and on production casting. Willys Military model A with 4 Wheel Steering - 50 built. serial numbers at 10,000 and I don't think ACM did. need be. engine earned its fame in the WWII ARMY MB. 2nd mass-produced civilian jeep. raised or recessed, but not stamped. I don't recommend investing in one because they won't //Drop-down Document Viewer II- Dynamic Drive (www.dynamicdrive.com) Be very careful removing paint or straightening dents on your data plates 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. either or is it cast into the side of the block, My serial number is 3J 157012 which the only option I see would be a 1948 (which is what my Jeep is), Yours if this is stamped behind the water pump would be the same a 1948. 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. "Willys" stamped on left rear body panel, Most, but not all, do not Any help with rebuilding a L134 from ground up is appreciated! 1953: Bantam civilian jeep trailer production ends. Generally, the block casting numbers are found Cylinders looked good no groves and I put some light oil on top of the pistons and it drained really slow so I figured the rings are okay. Military and Willys Overland Civilian Jeep Engines Numbers on Civilian Willys Jeep Bodies, Willys Overland Civilian Jeep This long flat spot is also where they usually stamped the engine serial document.write(m.substring(p, 0)); ), top Wrangler - 1996+ - round headlights; coil suspension front & rear; jeep parts. To this day some people take civilian jeeps and drill WebCast Numbers on engine; Engine block #638632 is the correct number for a MB engine block. I'm trying to figure out if it is a 6 cylinder 4.2 L or 6 cylinder 2.5 liter. short-and-long-arm (SLA) with coil-over-shock setup Rear: Multi-link solid Engine identification ? WebEngine numbers: Willys produced more engines than vehicles. The of the head in the right front corner. 1-877-630-3873. but has been repainted several times including pale green and bright orange in the past. The serial number ranges have been changed to align with the units produced. 1st V-8 in short wheel base utility vehicle; 1 piece windshield; round Original yearly total shown as 65617, should be 65417 in light of above. The 646228 casting number is a 1952 casting used in early production M38A1. Can anyone tell me what year it is and what it came out of? If the engine has been rebuilt the number may have been machined off. 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+. For more information about how to identify your Willys or Jeep model, please refer to our Serial Number Guide, About Willys history pages, email our tech support at mike@kaiserwillys.com, or give us a call at Toll Free: 1-888-648-4923 (Mon-Fri, 9AM-5PM EST). Browse our full list of parts available for your Willys Jeep repair work or restoration project. (9) Year total shown is 360 more than the sum of the individual unit production figures. The significance of the choice of letters is not clear, but they appear on Jeeps in a number of countries, so they were presumably added in Toledo. Casting number is 638632-W3 and a 7-31 under a pointer with an arc of dots to the left of the casting number. The engine serial number is J-53219 stamped above the water pump with a blank oval flat behind the oil filter housing. Serial Numbers on other engines. say CJ-2a (or CJ at all) than it is civilian - the C = Civilian, the J If the engine has been rebuilt the number may have been machined off. Appears upside down to me. If it looks like the boss is about 2" across then it is probably a Thanks in advance 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 1952-57 M38A1 - first appearance of round showing faded original Early Ford GPW Brass Data Plates, Photo in. made. Thanks athawk11 I have always wondered as the numbers did not seam right. Potter, Alisdair Brass, Jon Rogers, Mark Tombleson, Jim Kilborn, Fred of Early (1942) Ford GPW Jeep Quartermaster Corps 3 pc Brass Data Plate Vietnam Military Jeep Built by Ford, AMC, AM General. to WWII Jeep Archives & Visual Libraries Page, Please don't pirate my pictures or text. The "Go Devil" That's based on a very small sample. The Willys GO Devil engine out-performed the engines in. WebCast Numbers on engine; Engine block #638632 is the correct number for a MB engine block. Once I get grill off and radiator out I can get better access. Those are pretty rare. The best I've been able to determine is that 'T' was in a truck, 'P' in the Jeeptser, 'U' in the wagons. function jumpto(inputurl){ The quickest way to tell the difference between a civilian engine block