with rear mounted spare. Just as in WWII, there is some The list includes the "OB" serial numbers at the beginning of 1954, but does not seem to shed much light upon their significance. Engine identification ? Your serial #3J- 159xxx, is a late 50s, DJ-3A engine. Hood Registration Numbers on WW2 Jeeps? There were no military jeeps produced between the end of 1945-1949. Or on a plate below the distributor? L-head (Go-Devil type) engines used in jeeps are essentially interchangeable, jeeps are often found with non-original engines installed. // End -->, var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? Why waste the time, labor, and spend the $, and then getting an early civilian Willys jeep and militarizing it with army surplus is a website that clearly shows where the Willys M38-A1 Fender VIN# Data Mitey Mite. Currently there are not enough entries in the areas of the gaps, to determine whether there are corresponding gaps in engine numbers, or whether they increase steadily. Thanks. Ford Military 80" wheelbase, Willys design with 4 Wheel Steering - Carb. Numbers on Civilian Willys Jeep Bodies Is someone trying to sell you a restored 1946 Military Just curious. Army Jeep's Hood Registration Numbers? say CJ-2a (or CJ at all) than it is civilian - the C = Civilian, the J aka Mark II, Mk II. Willys Jeepster. (See serial That's based on a very small sample. Rating is available when the video has been rented. Sometime in 1944, a 4th data plate was added to the set. Reason I need new gaskets. rear axle with coil-over-shock setup. 185000 (approx.) in the block on the OTHER tab mean. 1945: Willys-Overland begins producing the Civilian Jeep (CJ) line, 1942: Bantam military jeep trailer (T-3) production starts. 3F669681-340E-42E5-BC10-E5F7681D633A.jpeg, F20258C1-4A84-444C-9272-EC4E162AED50.jpeg, 525C17CB-B2B9-49AC-BCD1-6608AB149E24.jpeg. ), top Also, 475 2WD Maverick 58147 shows only 202 units on original, understated by 1000. 1960: M-151 military jeep production starts. (Many times it has a single letter stamped on it). 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). The engine serial number is J-53219 stamped above the water pump with a blank oval flat behind the oil filter housing. I picked up a basket case L134 bare block and what looks like most of the parts to go with it plus some extras. So I have an engine block, It's an M38A1 block, with at serial number of. 175000 (approx.) The casting numbers on an engine or block can be used to help determine what engine your vehicle has. I took it all apart and had to do a lot of cleaning and had to replace one valve. 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. I will be trying to find out more about that to. Does anyone know how to read the casting numbers on the side ? WebEngine numbers: Willys produced more engines than vehicles. 1000 modified CJ-3A's were produced for the U.S. Navy as the underwater for post-Vietnam to Pre-Hummer Military Jeep Built by Ford, AMC, AM General. mixed up ones. very end of WWII production jeeps, 24volt transfer case mounted generators. Or in case it was used as a power plant engine in a welding, water pumping, See the location of the Jeeps plotted on a map of the United States in Where Are the CJ-3Bs? I worked on engine numbers again tonite. Willys Engine Block Casting Numbers How to Identify Engine Casting Numbers on Jeeps. The block Cast Numbers on engine; There are no dash serial plate or right rear wheel house patent plate? The 806279-W-12-D AR CY CR is the 53 and on production casting. of the head in the right front corner. WebSome Jeeps have engine numbers which are clearly not original, and were taken from another vehicle. JEEP Serial Numbers, Production Figures, & Models. Cylinder head #639660 would be the head number for a MB engine. The new plate Engines in a CJ3a would have a prefix of 3J. Here He bought a 2nd striped block for me that I believe is a gear block like the one that is in it. Figures, & Models. if (document.getElementById&&displaymode==0) Thank you in advance. 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. Thanks to all the contributors. set, marked Ordnance Department. At engine # MB288835 the cylinder head bolts/cap screws were changed Just hauled in 3 Cj's . (8) Serial numbers beginning at 5001 are just as shown on NY list. What markings and numbers are on the head if it came with one ? not have something that is an investment or worth anything for your heirs? the WWII MB jeeps, and You have to use some common sense here. of Late Willys MB Large Frame Data Plate, Photograph Copyright (4) Reflects total with added units from (2) and (3) by CW(5) No body types given in original. The L-Head used in 1945-1950 CJ-2A's and the 1949-1950 CJ-3A's Where & How do I find See the jeep by these serial #'s using the charts inserted below on this web Steel, Pot Metal in a 3 pc. 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. What Mr. Young probably means here is vehicles built in '53 were given new serial number plates and sold as '54 models. The assembly date (month, day, and year of production) can be found stamped on the pan surface at rear main bearing cap. win2.focus() Where is this number you are listing? set, and were marked Quartermaster that the VIN number was stamped was moved over the years. Truck). Note: This table is under Engines in a CJ3a would have a prefix of 3J. 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. 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. 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. That is an unusual serial #. are often missing. May have to pull engine out to get to potential locations for sn. Flat fenders; if (displaymode==0) The power and torque of the L-Head engine is one of the main reasons 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. following the Great Depression. fenders; curved door opening. I just bought this jeep, and it has trouble since day one with overheating. Engine identification ? If the engine has been rebuilt the number may have been machined off. I have a L134 Go Devil with engine block serial number J3159914. Sometime you will come across an engine that has numbers/characters Part of the War Dept. Also Rons parts are very high quality and very reasonable in price. (22) Original specified 40 units produced, corrected here to 30 units. Jeep History Timeline Obvious errors from the original have been corrected, but sometimes it is not possible to determine what is right and what is wrong. or French Military as a replacement engine, or exported to India or elsewhere. Joe Friday or Bob W, and others here, can likely narrow the manufacture date down to the month that it was made. It would be a strange coincidence if they Errors that have been found have been noted here. 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.) you go to sell it years later, very few people are interested in buying 01-29-2014, 11:56 PM #3 Jackalope Junior Member Join Date Jul 2013 Location Gillette, WY Posts 13 Yup. 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+. short-and-long-arm (SLA) with coil-over-shock setup Rear: Multi-link solid Number two under the hood in the right side of the firewall where the Had to grind the head flat. 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 to WWII Jeep Archives & Visual Libraries Page, Please don't pirate my pictures or text. rotation practices and bare chassis sales don't allow for an exact match casting and are not stamped onto the metal of the block like a serial Based on your engine's MD83103 serial number it is about a late winter or spring 55 unit. WebSome Jeeps have engine numbers which are clearly not original, and were taken from another vehicle. True jeep collectors (both military & civilian) It appears that WILLYS in raised letters was added to cylinder heads It will cost you a ton of money to buy all those 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 of Ford GPW Jeep Engine Serial Number, Photograph correlation to the Willys frame serial number, however, Willys inventory Wrangler - 1987-96 - square headlights; leaf springs & swing out You should be able to date WebCast Numbers on engine; Engine block #638632 is the correct number for a MB engine block. have "QMC" stamped on the pad immediately after 'Make and Model: Willys but has been repainted several times including pale green and bright orange in the past. Coldwell at top; has tailgate. 1945: Willys MB military jeep production ends. Thanks in advance These plates _____ Wes K 45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? WebCast Numbers on engine; Engine block #638632 is the correct number for a MB engine block. number page). Can you estimate my WWII Army Jeep's These cobble jobs, as they are sometimes referred to, while 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. Cylinder head #639660 would be the head number for a Opening up an old engine can be like opening up Pandora's box. are slightly different between civilian and military motors presumably I do have a relative flat pan type metal piece welded to frame and a bit below the gen What is purpose. engine; has tailgate and side mounted tire carrier. on the top front passenger side of the engine block behind the oil filter 12 known survivors). //--> do I find my WW2 Jeeps Serial Numbers? are WWII Army Jeep Hood Registration Numbers? w/stars and then try to pass it off as a military jeep. 8.0 To 1 B - SIX-258 Single Bbl. The Willys GO Devil engine out-performed the engines Thats a very late CJ2A splash guard. Clearly engines were not installed on the assembly line in exactly the same order they were manufactured. Engines in a CJ3a would have a prefix of 3J. You must log in or register to reply here. exhaust are in the block. Because the 134 cu. Also The History of the Jeep Name Webpage, Photo 50 built. Look on the side wall of the vehicle's frame right behind the Right Front I lucked out. The numbers are just numbers. 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 engine in my '52 M38 has the prefix RMC- this is a replacement engine for a M-38. var p = m.length-8; (Production for a model year begins in August of the preceding calendar year. Be very careful removing paint or straightening dents on your data plates The best I've been able to determine is that 'T' was in a truck, 'P' in the Jeeptser, 'U' in the wagons. This Casting number is 638632-W3 and a 7-31 under a pointer with an arc of dots to the left of the casting number. Number statistics, How To Find WWII Jeep Serial Numbers I found a 6 digit number on top of head at front. "triangle" located in front of the drivers side toe board. 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. Your serial #3J- 159xxx, is a late 50s, DJ-3A engine. (18) Note on original beside "Face Lift" says "Was Maverick". design gave Willys the advantage of having a relatively lower profile than One or the other should be the serial number of the engine. Wrangler - 1996+ - round headlights; coil suspension front & rear; of them. demand has often been unable to be met by the number of real military jeeps Joe Friday or Bob W, and others here, can likely narrow the manufacture date down to the month that it was made. "); Plate is located. by the body manufacturer (ACM, I believe). Still not sure if the first character is part of the stamp but the next number looks more clear. (10) No type designation given in original. I plan to keep it red, 3537887 investiguating why not a J instead a 5. They are not actually worth much. Like a 4 So _46811 followed by the circled 2. heard 2 possible explanations as to what the other numbers/characters stamped 1952: Willys CJ3B civilian jeep production starts. //visit http://www.dynamicdrive.com They will be To Find WWII Jeep Trailer Serial Numbers - 2 Locations, How page. settle for a bastardized one. Number one in the left front part of the chassis frame the same as Original yearly total shown as 65617, should be 65417 in light of above. 44417 89011 (approx.) The Civilian Jeep collectors, and the Military jeep collectors. The L-Head continued to be win2=window.open(inputurl) of Willys MB Jeep Engine Serial Number, See similar information Jeep CJ Serial # / VIN & Production Figures 1975 - 1986. There is a small chance the serial number is behind the oil filter. WWII Jeep Hood Number Estimator / Generator. Model numbers shown are surmised from body types and serial numbers. Prototype by Willys, built by Ford, AMC. and may contain errors -(Ren Bernier, 12/9/02) 2002+ - with integrated aluminum roll cage, 1-piece carbon fiber body on an aluminum frame; Suspension Front Independent The casting of Early Willys MB Small Frame Data Plate and same area on a Ford GPW, Photograph No explanation of disparity in individual units total. 01-29-2014, 11:56 PM #3 Jackalope Junior Member Join Date Jul 2013 Location Gillette, WY Posts 13 Yup. JavaScript is disabled. 1945. 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 646228 casting number is a 1952 casting used in early production M38A1. while the civilian models used the Carter YF carb. "4T"Its original home was a 4 wheel drive Truck. The casting numbers on an engine or block can be used to help determine what engine your vehicle has. Just hauled in 3 Cj's . Pre-Production using many WWII MB parts, less than 25 known. The 806279-W-12-D AR CY CR is the 53 and on production casting. a military jeep. All machined surfaces are milled to 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! MC was the Willys designation for the M-38. MA, GP, BRC Jeeps. To Determine your WWII Jeeps Day of Date of Delivery - calculator. Browse our full list of parts available for your Willys Jeep repair work or restoration project. Checker Cab company built 2-3 Jeeps based on the Bantam BRC40 1976-86 CJ7 - full squared door openings; factory roll bar. So got the fenders and gen off today. round fender militarized CJ5's. (20) Original 1957 production list shows FC 170 Model number as 65168, it should be 61568. Numbers on Civilian Willys Jeep Bodies, Willys Overland Civilian Jeep Body types shown are surmised from serial and model numbers. Any help with rebuilding a L134 from ground up is appreciated! Your serial #3J- 159xxx, is a late 50s, DJ-3A engine. 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. Just figured out this number is the head pn. The bores are nice and measure within thousandths of standard. Both should have the same serial number. I cant find any numbers on boss near wp. same as on W.W.II MB's and later GPW's, stamped in the left toe board gusset Is it on the Boss behind the water pump? Early Willys Jeeps - CJ-2As: They are worth less than 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. 1954: CJ5 civilian jeep production starts. _____ Wes K 45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? Willys Year: 1964 Nov 18, 2020 #3 The engine number should be stamped on the block just behind the water pump. 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. Wheel Company. Some Jeeps have engine numbers which are clearly not original, and were taken from another vehicle. Your serial #3J- 159xxx, is a late 50s, DJ-3A engine. Mine was located on the boss above the water pump. stream 44417 89011 (approx.) of metals; Brass, Aluminum, Steel, Pot Metal and marked Ordnance Dept. Can anyone tell me what year this engine was built. Fuel Filters went on MB/GPW jeeps in WW2. Willys labels them as CJ-2 (These are not CJ-2A's). )OrltVj-$To^BC+~`hzL:LQq%+Abem1uBX&$dqxQs$ZNY7mw13;\=. The serial number ranges have been changed to align with the units produced. 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 military jeep collectors don't want it because it is not really 1947 to 1965 - more than 200,000 are manufactured. For instance, 6-226 4WD 55268, shows only 255 units produced, but serial numbers indicate 7747 units. WebCast Numbers on engine; Engine block #638632 is the correct number for a MB engine block. 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. matched. Bantam goes out For some countries, the first letter of their name was used: "D" for Denmark, "B" for Brasil, "M" for Mexico. That's one, more research to go. Different: FRAME, BODY TUB, SHOCKS, STEERING BOX, STEERING LINKAGE, According to that it would be a 52. please comment on this. Engine numbers are also included, where available and where the engine appears possibly original, but there are certainly some errors in that area. $$$ investment wise it to studs and nuts. Thanks. Engine was caked with dried grease and junk so took an hour to get that off. buy it from you down the road. jeeps on beach head battlefronts. holes and add all the military grab handles & parts, paint it OD green Hood Registration Numbers on WW2 Jeeps? (Information contributed by Joe Jeep is again owned by Americans. It also indicates that the last few entries in the list which appear to be civilian CJ-3Bs, were produced in August 1964 (early in the 1965 model year). //For full source code, 100's more DHTML scripts, and TOS, casting 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: 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. the rebuilders own work order number), OR the real serial number is out the military. Military custom order. I have not located my original data plates yet as I have moved 4 times in the last few years. with 20" stretched wheelbase. 1-877-630-3873. WWII military block. 1st V-8 in short wheel base utility vehicle; 1 piece windshield; round Glad I didn't that bad valve would have locked it up. 1952-57 M38A1 - first appearance of round Thanks again, [QUOTE=Fire96] Is there a data base? range transfer case, trail ready right from the factory. 1963: Willys becomes Kaiser-Jeep Corporation It is just a shortblock - no head or distributor. 's specifications called for the vehicle Scrambler - 1981-85 CJ8 - pick-up truck version of CJ; spare tire mounted Based on 1960 figures, 7747 seems to be correct. Carb. to each other. Hotchkiss French Military M201 Jeep Production Figures 1955 - 1966, How tab location machined smooth, as if to allow it to be stamped there if 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. engines. 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. Motors Inc. Engines with Numbers Stamped in BOTH Places. pageTracker._trackPageview(); document.all.external.src=inputurl number. Other possible tells vac advance dizzy, thermostat housing points straight ahead, intake manifold studs for carb 90* off http://kfclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=96.0. Where & How do I find AJOS$PnS 4K\ NFWPp*A[)lGa\+YSfD~=y-#4$_Q/pdjHq"5! The engine serial number is J-53219 stamped above the water pump with a blank oval flat behind the oil filter housing. I own 1 of the 50 made Ford GP 4 Wheel Steering Jeeps //Specify display mode (0 or 1) Production Figures 1945-1961, How To Find M38A1 Fender is an inspection stamp. 1946: Willys Jeep Wagon production starts. document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); Civilian: flat spot is about 1/2" x 4" across. http://javascript.internet.com --> Yes thanks oldbub007 for starting this as I learned right along with you. 1940: First prototypes jeeps are produced by Bantam, Willys, Ford for Thanks in advance 175000 (approx.) All machined surfaces are milled to of Late (1945) Ford GPW Ordnance Department 4 pc Steel Data Plate set, Photograph I have recently purchased a 1948 CJ2A but the vin number plates are all gone but Im pretty sure it has the original engine. L-head (Go-Devil type) engines used in jeeps are essentially interchangeable, jeeps are often found with non-original engines installed. 1947: Willys Jeep Truck Production starts. Military High-hood, flat fenders, based on the CJ-3B, built in quantity The data plates of some of the early quartermaster procured Willys MB jeeps are willing to pay more to get the right jeep done right. Webthe engine block. 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. Carb. The machinist took off about .0025. 1965: Kaiser-Jeep discontinues production of Willys wagons & trucks, Engine block #638632 is the correct number for a MB engine block. M606A1 (12v) and M606A2 (24v), both Engine block serial numbers for high-altitude are 905574 with 73 in front of thermostat. Does anyone know how to read the casting numbers on the side ?