L-134 engine survey (We need your help)

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L-134 engine survey (We need your help)

Post by Wes K » Fri Aug 19, 2005 5:57 am

Hello L-134 owner,

Please take a few moments to answer these questions about your jeep’s L134 engine. We are trying to refine our data base even more.

1-What is your engine’s serial number?
2-Engine Casting number (right lower side of block)(include all the letters)
3-Is there a oval serial space on the upper right front side behind oil filter?
4-Does the rear flange of the block have 4 or 10 bolt holes in the block flange? (Do not count the holes below the block in the steel plate.)
5-Does the right side of the block have 4 or 2 expansion plugs (freeze plugs)?
6-Is your timing mark on the flywheel or front crank pulley?
7-What are the numbers or letter found on the left lower rear side of the block by the oil pressure port?
8-Are there any rebuild tags fastened to your block? If so describe them.
9-What is the model and serial of the jeep the engine came in if known?
10-If WWII what is the build date on the bottom under the rear main cap?

Guide Photos for this survey can be viewed here:
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Send this survey to me at wsknettl@centurytel.net

Thanks,
Wes Knettle and Ryan Miller
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Post by Wes K » Sat Oct 15, 2005 9:24 pm

I haven't recieved a lot of replies to this survey yet. There's a lot of folks who spend a lot of time on this site that haven't responded yet.
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Re: L-134 engine survey (We need your help)

Post by rmewo3 » Tue Oct 18, 2005 10:07 am

Wes:
My answers are in bold. Pics are here:
http://www.labradorman.com/Reenacting/Jeep/July25.htm
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Wes K wrote:Hello L-134 owner,
Please take a few moments to answer these questions about your jeep’s L134 engine. We are trying to refine our data base even more.
1-What is your engine’s serial number? MB-636000
2-Engine Casting number (right lower side of block)(include all the letters) 10 8 638632 W1-NI-CR-N2
3-Is there a oval serial space on the upper right front side behind oil filter? Yes
4-Does the rear flange of the block have 4 or 10 bolt holes? 10
5-Does the right side of the block have 4 or 2 expansion plugs (freeze plugs)? 2
6-Is your timing mark on the flywheel or front crank pulley? Flywheel
7-What are the numbers or letter found on the left lower rear side of the block by the oil pressure port? 8-1 (August 1, 1945)
8-Are there any rebuild tags fastened to your block? No If so describe them.
9-What is the model and serial of the jeep the engine came in if known? Unknown. Currently in a 3-31-44 dated Willys MB
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Post by F Bill » Fri Dec 30, 2005 3:43 pm

Wes, do you want this survey done for any 134 or just ones from M-38 series jeeps?

I have a bunch of 134's in the garage but most are from 2A's and GPW/MB's
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Post by Wes K » Sat Dec 31, 2005 8:07 am

All L134's.

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Post by WILLYS1951 » Sun Jan 29, 2006 12:31 pm

1951 M38, BUILD DATE OF 5/51, SERIAL NO. 19768. THE NUMBER ABOVE THE WATER PUMP ON TOP OF THE BLOCK IS MC34033. THE NUMBER ON THE RIGHT SIDE BOTTOM OF THE BLOCK IS 641087 L-W11 A N1-CR N2. THATS ALL I HAVE RIGHT NOW. WILL TRY AND FIND OUT THE REST OF THE INFO LATER. MARV SEMPER FI

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Post by dave w » Mon Feb 13, 2006 8:26 am

1-What is your engine’s serial number? MC 76827
2-Engine Casting number (right lower side of block)(include all the letters) 641-087-L- W 13 NI - ?? - N - 2 W
3-Is there a oval serial space on the upper right front side behind oil filter? NO.
4-Does the rear flange of the block have 4 or 10 bolt holes in the block 4flange? (Do not count the holes below the block in the steel plate.) 4 hole
5-Does the right side of the block have 4 or 2 expansion plugs (freeze plugs)? 2 plugs
6-Is your timing mark on the flywheel or front crank pulley? The Pulley
7-What are the numbers or letter found on the left lower rear side of the block by the oil pressure port? 13
8-Are there any rebuild tags fastened to your block? If so describe them. Below the starter facing upwards on the curve Japan Ord Com, can't read any more due to angle of plate
9-What is the model and serial of the jeep the engine came in if known? its in seriel MC 25490 but that
Will not be the original engine.
10-If WWII what is the build date on the bottom under the rear main cap?

All the best,
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Post by Professor » Mon Feb 27, 2006 9:50 am

As soon as I can accuratly answer your questions I will.

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M38 info

Post by Apatriot » Mon Apr 17, 2006 5:45 pm

Here is my info on my M38.

1- MC 92218
2-Engine Casting number 641087-L_W12A-N1-CR-N2
3-can't tell.
4-looks like 4
5-2 freeze plugs
6-Haven't found that yet
7-haven't found that yet
8-have not looked yet
9-M38 Serial # MC 21950

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Motor 1--1951? M38 from parts jeep with no data tags

Post by whitewater » Sun Apr 30, 2006 3:42 pm

1. MC24951
2.641087-L-W 1 A N1-CR N2
3. no
4. 4
5. 2
6. flywheel
7. 171 and above that a few inches is a 5
8. no
9. M38 parts jeep--no data tags
10. n.a.
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Motor #2--came in 1951 M38 no rust So. Carolina jeep

Post by whitewater » Sun Apr 30, 2006 3:47 pm

1. MB629540
2. clock/calender-7-12 638632 W6 A N1 CR N1
3. yes
4. 4
5. 4
6. flywheel
7. 171 with a 5 above it a few inches
8. no
9. came in an M38 but is from an MB
10. motor is together and running, so I`m not gonna mess with it!
Jeeps are supposed to be GREEN!

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OOPS !

Post by whitewater » Sun Apr 30, 2006 3:49 pm

I made a mistake on Motor # 1, question 7
It should read 8-4 C
Sorry if I caused any confusion!
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Post by johnnybravo » Mon Jun 26, 2006 7:26 pm

Maybe this will answer a question/solve a curiosity about the block I removed from my late '42 Ford:

It has the Letter K just right of the coil bracket (pics to follow).

1. GPW69800 (located on the flat above the water pump).
2. GPW-6015 (also, above this casting number is a big curley Ford F, like a hand stamp).
3.
4.
5. Four expanison plugs on the side and one on the rear.
6.
7.
8.
9. Frame Serial Number is GPW69800, No Tub serial number.
0.

I will fill in the blanks later......thanks!!!!

Note: Also, it has the number 7 just under the head gasket, centered on cylinder one, inward from the serial number.

PS.....While at the Dayton convention I found a Feb/Mar '42 Ford, five digit serial number, that had the symbol (s) 1 1 located in the same area as the K on my block; right of the coil bracket. All others that I
could check were smooth.

Again, THANKS
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+between the crosses, row on row- J. McCrae
+and hell is six feet deep- A. Murphy
+can honor's voice provoke silent dust- T. Gray

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L-134

Post by johnnybravo » Sun Jul 02, 2006 5:37 pm

:oops: I got out to the garage this afternoon with the camera and took photos of the engine block. They show everthing clearly, but I do not know how to email or post. :oops:

:) My daughter will be home next weekend and we will post at that time.
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+between the crosses, row on row- J. McCrae
+and hell is six feet deep- A. Murphy
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Post by MES » Fri Sep 14, 2007 12:29 pm

I don't know much about my engine, besides that it's much newer than my jeep, an early 42 mb tub with GPW frame.

Answers as listed by number:

1: Number above waterpump: 25B/93390
2: Casting: 908756, nothing else.
3: No oval behind oilfilter
4: 10
5: 2 freeze plugs
6: On the flywheel
7: 16
8: Rebuild tag, rebuild in '68 by RCEME, Everything std

Hope this helps, hope you can give me some info on my engine.
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