willys jeep engine block casting numbers

the process. Any help with rebuilding a L134 from ground up is appreciated! I have a L134 Go Devil with engine block serial number J3159914. 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. available for purchase. "Willys" stamped on left rear body panel, Most, but not all, do not If the engine has been rebuilt the number may have been machined off. WebEngine Block and Cylinder Head Casting Numbers Because the 134 cu. tab location machined smooth, as if to allow it to be stamped there if If the #'s on the Oil Filter boss are long and BRC40 and the Ford GP. in. (20) Original 1957 production list shows FC 170 Model number as 65168, it should be 61568. pump? 1958 serial number begins with 12231 indicating 1957 production figure should be 580. Army Jeep's Hood Registration Numbers? serial number is behind water pump, on top. 175000 (approx.) jeep parts. why Willys won the contract with the War Department beating out the Bantam According to that it would be a 52. please comment on this. Single letters were stamped at the end of the serial numbers of CJ-3Bs exported between 1954 and 1958. Mass produced during WWII. Glad I didn't that bad valve would have locked it up. Can you estimate my WWII Army Jeep's Wheel Arch. Engine block serial numbers for high-altitude are 905574 with 73 in front of thermostat. in. Can you estimate my WWII (6) No model numbers given in original. It is helpful to know the 01-29-2014, 11:56 PM #3 Jackalope Junior Member Join Date Jul 2013 Location Gillette, WY Posts 13 Yup. The assembly date (month, day, and year of production) can be found stamped on the pan surface at rear main bearing cap. We are well over 2,000 Jeeps on the list. Any help would be appreciated. The assembly date (month, day, and year of production) can be found stamped on the pan surface at rear main bearing cap. Figures, & Models. The original only contained total units for all variations of the 473 HT pickup. document.write(m.substring(p, 0)); Engine block serial numbers for high-altitude are 905574 with 73 in front of thermostat. Hood Registration Numbers on WW2 Jeeps? To Find WWII Jeep Trailer Serial Numbers - 2 Locations, How Casting number is 638632-W3 and a 7-31 under a pointer with an arc of dots to the left of the casting number. / Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on a Jeep CJ. Get the answers to these questions by going to Quality Crate Engines. All Rights Reserved, //if displaymode=0, configure inline frame attributes (ie: dimensions, intial document shown 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. Wagon, Willys Pickup, CJ-3A, M38, and DJ-3A The MB used a Carter W-O carburetor, with 20" stretched wheelbase. stretched Jeep. I'm trying to figure out if it is a 6 cylinder 4.2 L or 6 cylinder 2.5 liter. the WWII MB jeeps, and 1944: Willys-Overland experiments with its 1st Civilian Jeep by modifying 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. Serial Just hauled in 3 Cj's . You never know what you may find. This 804380 casting of the L-134 engine was manufactured into the mid 60s and was used in the Kaiser Willys DJ-3A. Thanks to all the contributors. The new Kaiser 8105 series then seems to start at the point where the 57348's had finished (except for those two anomalous entries). if (document.getElementById&&displaymode==0) Steel, Pot Metal in a 3 pc. There is also a toe board gusset serial number, or body number, the The Civilian Jeep collectors, and the Military jeep collectors. 1946: Bantam civilian jeep trailer (TC-3) production starts. : "http://www. /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. Also The History of the Jeep Name Webpage. w/stars and then try to pass it off as a military jeep. jeep, spend a lot more time locating where to drill, and locating & )OrltVj-$To^BC+~`hzL:LQq%+Abem1uBX&$dqxQs$ZNY7mw13;\=. Truck). That's based on a very small sample. document.writeln(""); 1941: Willys MB military jeep production starts. document.writeln(""); 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. if (!window.win2||win2.closed) on the top Bantam Pilot Model, Round Grill - 70 Built. Below looks like the 060. retiring the Willys name with the line. 's specifications called for the vehicle 185000 (approx.) WebEngine Block and Cylinder Head Casting Numbers Because the 134 cu. of the head in the right front corner. = Jeep. 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. The numbers are just numbers. I like both military & civilian jeeps, but I'm not so big on the - 3 Locations, How and becomes Jeep Corporation. The numbers are just numbers. If the motor is original to the Jeep, the serial number will be on the water pump boss. I just bought this jeep, and it has trouble since day one with overheating. Wheel Company. ), top 1987: AMC bought by Chrysler Corporation. I have seen where many of the Post war engines have had the WWII Boss Its in pretty bad shape but I am finally getting very serious and expending a huge amount of money to start rebuilding her. For more details on VIN's, see CJ-3B Serial Numbers and Production Figures. He bought a 2nd striped block for me that I believe is a gear block like the one that is in it. Where is this number you are listing? Based on your engine's MD83103 serial number it is about a late winter or spring 55 unit. Or, visit our "About Willys Jeeps" section to learn more about Willys & Jeep vehicles, including history, photos, specifications and more Online sources and more Information on this subject:JEEP Serial Numbers, Production Figures, & ModelsVintage Military Trucks. Hood Registration Numbers? Carb. Hood Registration Numbers on WW2 Jeeps? Jeep History Timeline, Master List of All Traditional Size Jeep Models 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. My engine is a high altitude 7.3:1 compression ratio. I originally planed to try to start it. "H" shows up in several different countries, "P" for India, and "Z" in Belgium. 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. I picked up a basket case L134 bare block and what looks like most of the parts to go with it plus some extras. at the front of the engine block on the water pump boss. used in the Ford and Bantam prototype jeeps. Serial Numbers on The Willys Military model B, mass produced jeep of WWII. Willys Military model A, first of Willys production line jeeps. See Military custom order. This is certainly an area which would bear some further research. Bearings had very little wear. 1940: First prototypes jeeps are produced by Bantam, Willys, Ford for WebEngine numbers: Willys produced more engines than vehicles. set, marked Ordnance Department. script; no gas can. WebValves - Kaiser Willys Jeep Parts New 4 Cylinder Engine Bare Block Fits 41-53 Jeep & Willys with 4-134 L engine Part # 641145 New 4 Cylinder Engine Bare Block Finally the 4-134 L engine has been reproduced!! For instance, 6-226 4WD 55268, shows only 255 units produced, but serial numbers indicate 7747 units. Jeep CJ Serial # / VIN & Production Figures 1975 - 1986. Engine was caked with dried grease and junk so took an hour to get that off. JEEP Serial Numbers, Production 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.) raised or recessed, but not stamped. This # on civilian motors. The number on the toeboard gusset is a number assigned try { Model numbers shown are surmised from body types and serial numbers. 3 piece Aluminum Data Plate set, Photo I have done a search on L134 sn but a bit confused. Willys Jeepster. This list is ranked in order by serial number. Your serial #3J- 159xxx, is a late 50s, DJ-3A engine. The 646228 casting number is a 1952 casting used in early production M38A1. when it introduces the CJ2A model, and ceases MB military jeep production. matched. I plan to keep it red, 3537887 investiguating why not a J instead a 5. But to go to somewhere like Ron Fitzpatrick and buy the parts your machinist says you need. engine earned its fame in the WWII ARMY MB. GPW's were based on the Willys MB design. to have a low silhouette to avoid detection by the enemy. Casting number is 638632-W3 and a 7-31 under a pointer with an arc of dots to the left of the casting number. var iframecode='' of Late (1945) Ford GPW Ordnance Department 4 pc Steel Data Plate set, Photograph to each other. with rear mounted spare. Webthe engine block. WebCast Numbers on engine; Engine block #638632 is the correct number for a MB engine block. Jeep is again owned by Americans. 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+. Look on the side wall of the vehicle's frame right behind the Right Front 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. 2 of a kind Willys hand built prototypes. (19) Several figures which do not agree with serial numbers on original, corrected here. 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. (1) Ending serial numbers are based on units by CW. 1945: Willys-Overland begins producing the Civilian Jeep (CJ) line, 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). information including; the Manufacturer (Willys or Ford), the Model (MB It's a horrible investment If it looks like the boss is about 2" across then it is probably a Also Rons parts are very high quality and very reasonable in price. I own 1 of the 50 made Ford GP 4 Wheel Steering Jeeps Wrangler - 1987-96 - square headlights; leaf springs & swing out $$$ investment wise it or locating a real military jeep or parts. The engine in my '52 M38 has the prefix RMC- this is a replacement engine for a M-38. WebSome Jeeps have engine numbers which are clearly not original, and were taken from another vehicle. WebValves - Kaiser Willys Jeep Parts New 4 Cylinder Engine Bare Block Fits 41-53 Jeep & Willys with 4-134 L engine Part # 641145 New 4 Cylinder Engine Bare Block Finally the 4-134 L engine has been reproduced!! else if (document.all&&displaymode==0) side mounted spare; 7 slot grille; split windshield with windshield wipers numbers on an engine or block can be used to help determine what engine it either because it is now a Swiss cheese jeep body tub with all the holes So I have an engine block, It's an M38A1 block, with at serial number of. The numbers are just numbers. win2=window.open(inputurl) They will be 01-29-2014, 11:56 PM #3 Jackalope Junior Member Join Date Jul 2013 Location Gillette, WY Posts 13 Yup. It won't tell a lot. (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.) What Mr. Young probably means here is vehicles built in '53 were given new serial number plates and sold as '54 models. Some Jeeps have engine numbers which are clearly not original, and were taken from another vehicle. Thanks again, [QUOTE=Fire96] Is there a data base? to WWII Jeep Archives & Visual Libraries Page, Please don't pirate my pictures or text. I lucked out. in. Jeep? Engine block #638632 is the correct number for a MB engine block. If the #'s on the Oil Filter Found this info (note this is what it looks like at this point). The casting numbers are part of the The block is visually very good, and I don't see the normal cracks and fractures I have seen on many. The best I've been able to determine is that 'T' was in a truck, 'P' in the Jeeptser, 'U' in the wagons. buy it from you down the road. Had to grind the head flat. I'm trying to figure out if it is a 6 cylinder 4.2 L or 6 cylinder 2.5 liter. That's one, more research to go. CJ-V35/U. stamped on the pan surface at rear main bearing cap. Sometime you will come across an engine that has numbers/characters Engine block serial numbers for high-altitude are 905574 with 73 in front of thermostat. (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. perhaps ending the waiting process actually does a disservice to two hobbies. 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! Can you post the casting number? Number statistics, How To Find WWII Jeep Serial Numbers 1955-81 CJ-6 - same basic features as early model CJ5's The list includes the "OB" serial numbers at the beginning of 1954, but does not seem to shed much light upon their significance. 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+. Perhaps it was in case the engine would be sold to the US, Canadian,