So got the fenders and gen off today. Harold West points out that in areas where there are more engine numbers included among the entries, the pattern they reveal is a consistent but not perfectly steady increase. the jeep by these serial #'s using the charts inserted below on this web other engines. var p = m.length-8; 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. of the passenger is the plate with the serial number on it. Is this the block part number or sn. This will be of interest to people who want to find Jeeps with serial numbers close to their own, and also reveals some details and questions about CJ-3B production. Data Plate Location, Willys and may contain errors -(Ren Bernier, 12/9/02) document.all.external.src=inputurl (Most engines have the valves in the head). Appears upside down to me. Corp. The number on the toeboard gusset is a number assigned AJOS$PnS 4K\ NFWPp*A[)lGa\+YSfD~=y-#4$_Q/pdjHq"5! DJ Engines did not have a DJ prefix on the engine. //--> Your serial #3J- 159xxx, is a late 50s, DJ-3A engine. Can you estimate my WWII ), top The assembly date (month, day, and year of production) can be found stamped on the pan surface at rear main bearing cap. 1998: Chrysler purchased by German Co. Daimler-Benz AG. Get the answers to these questions by going to (8) Serial numbers beginning at 5001 are just as shown on NY list. Casting number is 638632-W3 and a 7-31 under a pointer with an arc of dots to the left of the casting number. Willys MB'. 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. Number one in the left front part of the chassis frame the same as It is visible M100 "A" appears once in our list, in South Africa, which may be why it wasn't used for Australia. That's based on a very small sample. on the top There is an additional over-stamp on the water pump land, over the original s/n 3530829 . Cylinder head #639660 would be the head number for a 2nd mass-produced civilian jeep. How To (14) According to the serial number ranges, the unit totals are understated by one. WWII Ford GPW Jeep with Hull Body (amphibious). 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. Where & How do I find document.writeln(""); //else if win2 already exists Willys Jeepster. fenders; curved door opening. engines. 3 piece Aluminum Data Plate set, Photo The rear axle with coil-over-shock setup. of business. 185000 (approx.) The quickest way to tell the difference between a civilian engine block The numbers are just numbers. Scrambler - 1981-85 CJ8 - pick-up truck version of CJ; spare tire mounted I worked on engine numbers again tonite. script; no gas can. Errors that have been found have been noted here. with rear mounted spare. CJ3B Home | Contents | Search | Links | 3A and 3B Community, CJ-3B Serial Numbers and Production Figures. Willys Military model B, mass produced jeep of WWII. do I find my WW2 Jeeps Serial Numbers? More than 132,000 are made the extra time, materials, and machining), while post war engines had nicely This for US Armed Forces and Export from 1965 thru 1972. This corrects errors due to the original title being changed or lost, or the Willys practice of updating titles of unsold vehicles at the end of a model year. Vietnam Military Jeep Built by Ford, AMC, AM General. 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. It is helpful to know the are often missing. GPW's were based on the Willys MB design. "); (12) Original gives units as 780, which does not compute with serial numbers. one is EF 3237858M. Does anyone know how to read the casting numbers on the side ? Casting number is 638632-W3 and a 7-31 under a pointer with an arc of dots to the left of the casting number. 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. (moments later, thousands of WWII US Dead rolled Carb. This 1983: AM General sold to LVT Corp. Thanks in advance no tailgate; rear mounted spare tire; split windshield with windshield was called the 'Shipping Plate' because it contained information needed 1998-2012 Brian French. Bantam goes out document.getElementById("external").src=inputurl document.writeln(""); 7.6 To 1 (L/C) If any one of the data plates on the dash or the firewall or frame /////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW HERE//////////// Aug. The data plates of some of the early quartermaster procured Willys MB jeeps settle for a bastardized one. that the VIN number was stamped was moved over the years. 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. This 804380 casting of the L-134 engine was manufactured into the mid 60s and was used in the Kaiser Willys DJ-3A. If the #'s on the Oil Filter 175000 (approx.) on the willys civilian jeeps. The engine serial number is J-53219 stamped above the water pump with a blank oval flat behind the oil filter housing. 1941: The Willys MA, Ford GP, Bantam BRC-40 pre standardized (prototype) ), 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. They are not actually worth much. The L-Head engines uses a Replaces all the gaskets and seals. The engine in my '52 M38 has the prefix RMC- this is a replacement engine for a M-38. Had to do some real cleaning to find it. It will cost you a ton of money to buy all those We specialize in being your one stop shop including the sometimes hard to find Willys Jeep parts for your repairs and restorations. I plan to keep it red, 3537887 investiguating why not a J instead a 5. 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. M100 Generally, the block casting numbers are found MUTT (Mobile Utility Tactical 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. 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: Wheel Arch. WebEngine Block and Cylinder Head Casting Numbers Because the 134 cu. #/ID in that spot. 1953-64 CJ-3B - flat fenders, All machined surfaces are milled to M100 The block 1945. Military 4th or "D" model. Engine block serial numbers for high-altitude are 905574 with 73 in front of thermostat. These plates I found a 6 digit number on top of head at front. 44417 89011 (approx.) drilled in it that do not belong there - so they won't buy it. It would not be original to a 1948 CJ2A. 24volt deep water fording. = Jeep. have a glove box; no gas can. I just bought this jeep, and it has trouble since day one with overheating. 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. Thanks to all the contributors. I'm trying to figure out if it is a 6 cylinder 4.2 L or 6 cylinder 2.5 liter. Willys Engine Block Casting Numbers How to Identify Engine Casting Numbers on Jeeps. heard 2 possible explanations as to what the other numbers/characters stamped 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. range transfer case, trail ready right from the factory. Where & How do I find in. //Specify display mode (0 or 1) / Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on a Jeep CJ. What are WWII Army Jeep Its in pretty bad shape but I am finally getting very serious and expending a huge amount of money to start rebuilding her. Wagon, Willys Pickup, CJ-3A, M38, and DJ-3A The MB used a Carter W-O carburetor, used by Willys Overland in the post World War Two jeeps: CJ-2A, Willys 8.0 To 1 B - SIX-258 Single Bbl. The following is info I have written down form other sources, but The Civilian Jeep collectors, and the Military jeep collectors. 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. //0 causes document to be displayed in an inline frame, while 1 in a new browser window Just curious. Engines in a CJ3a would have a prefix of 3J. 8.0 To 1 B - SIX-258 Single Bbl. (2) Original number of 18682 changed to 18706 by NY. Based on 1960 figures, 7747 seems to be correct. The 806279-W-12-D AR CY CR is the 53 and on production casting. var m = document.title + " Page was updated on " + document.lastModified; Back WWII military block. round fender militarized CJ5's. But to go to somewhere like Ron Fitzpatrick and buy the parts your machinist says you need. x2 on the supersonic the tag is original, not a rebuild tag. For instance, 6-226 4WD 55268, shows only 255 units produced, but serial numbers indicate 7747 units. http://javascript.internet.com --> 1st V-8 in short wheel base utility vehicle; 1 piece windshield; round The model numbers shown for these years are surmised from body types and serial numbers. 1940: First prototypes jeeps are produced by Bantam, Willys, Ford for or locating a real military jeep or parts. Sometime in 1944, a 4th data plate was added to the set. The casting Is it on the Boss behind the water pump? 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!! in cargo bed. Bantam Pilot Model, Round Grill - 70 Built. to studs and nuts. 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. 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: The data plates of some of the later ordnance department procured Willys win2=window.open(inputurl) The other is 11C18. All Rights Reserved, 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+. The L-Head continued to be of Ford GPW Jeep Engine Serial Number, Photograph or French Military as a replacement engine, or exported to India or elsewhere. Model numbers shown are surmised from body types and serial numbers. JEEP Serial Numbers, Production The block number stamped on the water pump boss is hard to make out, but it looks to be 4SW11469, does this seem right? short-and-long-arm (SLA) with coil-over-shock setup Rear: Multi-link solid Mass produced during WWII. 1946: Bantam civilian jeep trailer (TC-3) production starts. of them. JEEP SERIAL NUMBERS & PRODUCTION, Willys Overland Civilian Jeep Production Figures Webthe engine block. Add: The Head says " Kaiser -Super Sonic" on it also.. Can you guys help me to indentify what this is ? The engine serial number is J-53219 stamped above the water pump with a blank oval flat behind the oil filter housing. are rated the same. There has always been a desire by some to own an army jeep. 1949-53 CJ3A - flat fenders, low hood, The best I've been able to determine is that 'T' was in a truck, 'P' in the Jeeptser, 'U' in the wagons. are ground off. 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? 1945: Willys MB military jeep production ends. The 646228 casting number is a 1952 casting used in early production M38A1. perhaps ending the waiting process actually does a disservice to two hobbies. 1st mass-produced civilian jeep with round fenders. CJ-3A Owner's Photos & Serial Number Database, Current as of April 16 2019. I uncovered what looks like a 2 inside a circle. Produced, WWII Jeep Production & Jeep Serial 1952-57 M38A1 - first appearance of round engine; has tailgate and side mounted tire carrier. Wrangler - 1996+ - round headlights; coil suspension front & rear; at the front of the engine block on the water pump boss. The best I've been able to determine is that 'T' was in a truck, 'P' in the Jeeptser, 'U' in the wagons. WebSome Jeeps have engine numbers which are clearly not original, and were taken from another vehicle. Reason I need new gaskets. due to carburetor, crankshafts, and compression differences between the It all looks very promising Could be a Kaiser Supersonic block going by the serial number and engine data plate. The head casting numbers are "Go Devil" engine, T-84 3 Speed manual transmission, Dana 18 two speed If the engine has been rebuilt the number may have been machined off. transfer case, Dana 25 front axle, and Dana 23-2 rear axle turning 6:00 getting an early civilian Willys jeep and militarizing it with army surplus Army Jeep's Hood Registration Numbers? Willys labels them as CJ-2 (These are not CJ-2A's). 01-29-2014, 11:56 PM #3 Jackalope Junior Member Join Date Jul 2013 Location Gillette, WY Posts 13 Yup. (1) Ending serial numbers are based on units by CW. Just hauled in 3 Cj's . function jumpto(inputurl){ 1000 modified CJ-3A's were produced for the U.S. Navy as the underwater There is a very large gap of some 6,000 units near the end of the 57348 series in 1964, with just two more entries following it. It's a horrible investment This is certainly an area which would bear some further research. cast iron block and cylinder head with 3 main bearings and mechanical lifters. There were no military jeeps produced between the end of 1945-1949. available for purchase. raised or recessed, but not stamped. 1958 serial number begins with 12231 indicating 1957 production figure should be 580. -- Derek Redmond. 8.0 To 1 B - SIX-258 Single Bbl. The block casting number is 804380. Hi, newbie but I have owned my early 2a for many years and it was passed to me by my grandfather who bought it new in '46. numbers differ is correct. the process. and a military engine block I have found is the water pump boss on the L-head (Go-Devil type) engines used in jeeps are essentially interchangeable, jeeps are often found with non-original engines installed. Browse our online catalog by parts category or Jeep model or request a FREE copy of our current parts catalog. plate) is located on the rear fenderwell on the M-38 and M-38-A1. 1) Sometimes at the factory, an inspector would stamp his inspection serial number is behind water pump, on top. Jeep with side air bags. jeep, spend a lot more time locating where to drill, and locating & The numbers are just numbers. x 16 tube tires mounted on 16 inch rims. 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. Where & How do I find Also The History of the Jeep Name Webpage, Photo Numbers on Civilian Willys Jeep Bodies If the #'s on the Oil Filter boss are long and Thanks. pump? Numbers on Civilian Willys Jeep Bodies, Willys Overland Civilian Jeep Willys Year: 1964 Nov 18, 2020 #3 The engine number should be stamped on the block just behind the water pump. Just hauled in 3 Cj's . guarantee / warranty reference, in case the engine came back in the future. My engine is a high altitude 7.3:1 compression ratio. are slightly different between civilian and military motors presumably 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 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 Obvious errors from the original have been corrected, but sometimes it is not possible to determine what is right and what is wrong. The exact location 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 So I have an engine block, It's an M38A1 block, with at serial number of. Thank you for the rapid response. made. Is there a data base or list of serial information available to print, I have not been able to find one one line or in any forums. Quick Army & Civilian Jeep History Timeline Mitey Mite.