WW2 GPW with CJ3a block benefit?

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WW2 GPW with CJ3a block benefit?

Post by Nicholas1066 » Tue Oct 25, 2016 9:47 am

Hi Everyone I have have just imported a WW2 from Australia, the engine block inside it is a CJ3a with all the Original parts fitted. I've only just got her and I've not tried to run her yet! Everything looks good without any modification changes. Any advice related to this would be helpful. Kind regards Nick (keeping history alive)
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Re: WW2 GPW with CJ3a block benefit?

Post by Joe Gopan » Tue Oct 25, 2016 10:27 am

You have to do nothing but just drive it like any other Jeep and ignore those that peek under the hood.
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Re: WW2 GPW with CJ3a block benefit?

Post by Fortyeight2A » Tue Oct 25, 2016 6:17 pm

Drive it and enjoy it and if you can eventually find a more appropriate block, then put that in and drive it and enjoy it!
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Re: WW2 GPW with CJ3a block benefit?

Post by Nicholas1066 » Wed Oct 26, 2016 12:11 am

Thanks, I shall put a lock on the bonnet and turn the deaf ear! Lol thanks guys
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Re: WW2 GPW with CJ3a block benefit?

Post by athawk11 » Thu Oct 27, 2016 5:00 am

Hi Nicholas,
What is the serial # on your 3A engine?

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Re: WW2 GPW with CJ3a block benefit?

Post by Nicholas1066 » Mon Oct 31, 2016 11:59 am

It is 3j5769821 bud, hope your well on the other side
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Re: WW2 GPW with CJ3a block benefit?

Post by athawk11 » Tue Nov 01, 2016 9:25 am

Hello Nicholas.

You might have an extra digit in there. Even so, it appears to be a 'late' 3J block. It likely has the hardened valve seats. A nice upgrade on later L-134 blocks.

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Re: WW2 GPW with CJ3a block benefit?

Post by Nicholas1066 » Tue Nov 01, 2016 1:06 pm

Great news! Your right, I have read that when stamping was being undertaken. The stamp end marked a line; however could be wrong!
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