Willys W3 head markings
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Willys W3 head markings
I have a Willys head, smooth style top, with a 6-16 casting on the forward end, along with 63S6609 and W3 below that. Can anyone tell me what time frame this head is from? I tried uploading pictures but they're too large.
Frank Asturias, SFC U.S. Army (ret) MOS 88L40, MVPA 5519
2 '41 MBs, one wrecked
2 '42 MBs
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1 '43 MB
3 '43 GPWs
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2 '42 MBs
1 "42 GPW
1 '43 MB
3 '43 GPWs
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Re: Willys W3 head markings
Are you sure about the casting number? MB heads should have a 639660 or 639660C casting number. If you email me a photo, I could post it for you.
The 6-16 is obviously June 16th...
The 6-16 is obviously June 16th...
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Re: Willys W3 head markings
My mistake, it's 639660C.
Frank Asturias, SFC U.S. Army (ret) MOS 88L40, MVPA 5519
2 '41 MBs, one wrecked
2 '42 MBs
1 "42 GPW
1 '43 MB
3 '43 GPWs
2 '41 MBs, one wrecked
2 '42 MBs
1 "42 GPW
1 '43 MB
3 '43 GPWs
- Michael O.
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Re: Willys W3 head markings
Excellent....the “C” tells us a lot actually. I think your head was cast on 6-16-42...post Slat Grill series but still “early”.
The raised “Willys” on MB heads didn’t show up until late 1942 or early in 1943, which is why I believe your head was cast in 1942.
The raised “Willys” on MB heads didn’t show up until late 1942 or early in 1943, which is why I believe your head was cast in 1942.
Michael O’Connell
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Re: Willys W3 head markings
I would agree with Micheal, the C was added in March 42 making your head after this but before the addition of the raised Willys as previously stated in above post in late 42 early 43.
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