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L-Head Engine and T-90 **SOLD**

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UPDATE: ***SOLD**

“Two Items for Sale:
1. The first is an L 4-134 Motor Block which was running fine in my 1946 CJ2a. The original motor that came with the Jeep has been rebuilt and I’m putting it back in. $400

2. The second is a T 90 Transmission with bell housing. Transfer case and E Brake Mount are attached. Came as a spare with the 1946 CJ2a. Levers all move in and out of position. $150

 
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Willys Engine Whitewater, Wi $200

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There may be some useful parts from this engine.  It was probably a generator or welder engine.

“Willys 4cyl industrial eng not running.262-510-one two one two”

http://madison.craigslist.org/grd/2823390120.html

 
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Willys Flathead set up for Marine Application Lindenwold, NJ Best Offer

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I just thought this looked interesting. It’s the first I have heard of a Willys Flathead used as a marine motor.

http://southjersey.craigslist.org/boa/2734915584.html

 

 
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Engine Buda, Tx **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.

“Old flathead military 4 cyl. Jeep engine. Has Willis on the cylinder head. Pistons have std. on them. I don’t know the running condition as I had it for a spare for my GPW Jeep. 500.00.”

 
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1945 MB Hartford, Ct $1500 (flathead with turbo)

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They had me at flathead with a turbo.  We need some pics and specs regarding this unusual mod.

“1945 willys jeep. Has flat head 4 cylinder with a turbo. Runs good. Been sitting for 20 years. frame is in good shape. surface rust. Jeep was used to mud bog. has a roll cage no windsheild. Body is pretty rusty. call only i do not respond to emails. 860-392-9662”

http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/2643720221.html

 
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Rebuilt 134 F-head plus Bell Housing North Carolina $1400

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Gary has his recently rebuilt engine & bellhousing for sale.  He’s moving up to a V6 in his CJ-5.

“The 134F head I have in my Jeep is for sale. I have all the receipts for the engine kit, crankshaft etc. It will come complete with a GM 12 volt alternator, bellhousing with new clutch and pressure plate, factory exhaust from front to back, and I just had the original carb rebuilt by Guaranteed carburetors. It has the electric ignition that looks like the original. It is in the jeep and anyone interested can crank run/drive etc. The mileage on the engine is 2,600 miles. I am asking $1400 dollars. I would like to sell prior to taking out, that way someone knows what they are getting.”

Contact Gary:  gmpeacock at uiwater.com

 

 
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F-Head Engine Hawesville, Ky

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No pics provided.  Maybe sometime can use this.

“SJ3-A F Head Jeep engine setup for sandblasting. I have almost a grand in it. Many new parts.
My loss, Your gain. 500.00 firm 812-719-2438 Gary”

http://louisville.craigslist.org/tls/2589291870.html

 
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Willys Motor Madison County, NC $300

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UPDATE: Sold.  Was listed at $300.g.

“I have a motor for sale, the guy I got it from said it was rebuilt, and that’s all I know about it. Painted green. I also have a full jeep, transmission and transfer case for sale if interested.
email or phone”

 
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Buick V6 with Headers Fairview, Mi $300

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Brian spotted this great deal.  He will be near Fairview this weekend.

“Up for sale is a Buick Odd Fire v6 from a 1966-1971 Jeep cj5 Engine ran when removed but does need an overhaul. The engine is complete…..also included is the manual trans bellhousing, fenderwell Headman headers flywheel, HEI distruibutor.
Give a shout take a look make an offer.  Needs to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

John: 814-450-zero-one-five-eight”

http://erie.craigslist.org/pts/2557949139.html

 
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2 3.8L Buick V-6s Portland, Or $450

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No pics provided.  Brian spotted this apparent deal.

“I have (2) Buick 3.8 rear wheel drive engines that I was told that ran good, one is in a Jeep project I bought and the other is a spare that came with it. both are complete engines. I preffer a different engine is why I want to sell them or maybe trade for something for a Jeep CJ, maybe a decent sized air compressor etc,,,, really preffer cash.
Serious inquiries only, thank you, Rick, e-mail me here or call and leave a message, I work midnights, I will respond, (fiveoneseven five two six, three five six zero) ”

http://lansing.craigslist.org/pts/2387213133.html

 
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2 1940s Flatheads Orland, Ca Make Offer

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No pics provided.

“I have a 40’s flat head 4 Willys motor as well as a 40’s Jeep motor. One is chain driven and one is gear driven. They are both long blocks. I also have a transfer case/transmission setup. Make an offer.”

http://chico.craigslist.org/pts/2387656129.html

 
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3 Aluminum 215 CIs Denver, Co $500

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No pics provided.  If you like the Aluminum V-8s, here are a bunch of parts.

“3 engines from early 60’s Buick and Olds cars. 1 Buick the other 2 are Oldsmobile. Aluminum block and heads, 215 c.i. V-8. Weigh around 300 lbs ready to run. Perfect for MG rat rod or hot rod project. One of the olds engines was in a Willys jeep truck and will be very easy to get going the other two will take a little more. I have the bell housing, flywheel and clutch for a 4 speed set up and a flexplate for an automatic. CALL Mark @ 303-378-0261 for more info. I am selling this all together, I dont want to split it up. Price lowered to $500 cash for everything.”

http://denver.craigslist.org/pts/2289403190.html

 
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2 Buick 215 Aluminum V8 Engines Denver, Co Make Offer

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No pics provided.

“I have 2 Olds and 1 Buick all aluminum 215 V8 engines. All are 2 bbl manifolds. I have 2 bellhousings, a flywheel and clutch and also a flex plate for an automatic. Please e-mail or call for more details. If you call and I am unable to answer for some reason, I will call you back if you leave a message. Call Mark @ 303-378-0261 These engines weigh around 300 lbs each complete and are good for Willys Jeep, MG or MGB or some kind of hot rod or rat rod. I want to sell eveything all together. Not interested in trades at this time, cash only”

http://denver.craigslist.org/pts/2233921613.html

 
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L-134 Little Falls, NJ **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $400.

This might work for someone.

“L134 Engine block, it was running when I took it out of the jeep about 6 moths ago. The guy I bought the jeep off of said he had the engine rebuilt about 10 years ago and just used it for plowing, so the jeep sat alot. The engine is free and will turn by hand, not seized. The number on the Engine bossbehind the water pump is either MJ2915 or MT2915. I really can’t make it out. On the head there is a stamp that says 6-48. Im not sure how old the engine is but is definetly not a Willys MB motor. Most likely out of a CJ2A or CJ3A. I took the valve cover off and it is pretty clean inside. I did not take off the head. There is no cracks or breaks in the block. It is in pretty good shape. I cracked the plastic timing gear trying to remove the engine plate. Other than the attachements on the motor, everything internal is complete and has not been touched”

 
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Identifying A Strange Looking Engine Block

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Brian wrote me asking if I knew what type of engine this was.  He pulled it out of a old WWII Jeep and didn’t recognize it.  He wrote that the Head cast was #634816 and the block casting#630282. In particular, he noted the exposed cylinder tubes.

I told him I didn’t know what it was, and confessed that I had never worked with any MB/GPW motors, but I would do my best to figure it out (I do enjoy a good internet hunt). After searching through various images I could see it was similar to a MB and GPW motor, but was also different.

For example, you can see examples of GPW heads here at Dino’s site and though it looks similar, it’s missing various features.  Here is an example of MB block.  In fact, if you go here, you can review all kinds of WWII engines.

After trying various keyword images searches, I tried typing in the casting numbers and that is when I discovered that the head was a pre war head from a Willys Model 37. So, then I looked at prewar Willys.  On this page http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/wocv/willywilly/willywilly.htm on the fourth pic down, you can just make out, just below the distributor, similar indentations on a 1938 Willys.  Here is a better look at a prewar block.

 
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Year? CJ-3B Tippecanoe, OH **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Auctioned.

There are a couple interesting issues with this CJ-3B.  First, note the unusual windshield, which almost appears chopped down.  Second, note the fenders; These just don’t look quite right.  I’m even wondering if they are plywood?

The image below does provide a pretty good shot of that left front frame rail and it looks pretty clean, suggesting the frame is in really good shape.  The body also looks pretty straight, which adds to my confusion about the fenders.

 
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Hobart Welder (Willys Engine) Crows Landing, Ca **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD**. Was listed at $500.

hobart welder willys flat head four purrs like a kitten been in family for generations hard to part with it boo hoo”

 
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1969 Sand Toy Marcellus, In **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer.

This engine sounds interesting, though it’s seized with rust. I’d sure like to tear it apart and check it out.

“DANA 44 IN REAR WITH 513 GEARS MARK WILLIAMS AXLES AND LOCKER 40 IN FRONT WITH LOCKER HAS CLUTCH TURBO 400 VERY WICKED TRANS HAS LADDER BARS 5 POINT HARNESS HAS NICE PADDLES AND FRONT TIRES HAS 231 BUICK BUILT TO GILLS WITH NOS CRANE ALUM SHAFT MOUNT ROCKERS DOUBLE VALVE SPRINGS 194 VALVES VERY LARGE SOLID CAM FORGED PISTONS POLISHED H BEAM RODS STEEL CRANK WEIAND SMOKIE YUNICK INTAKE MALLORY DIST AFB 750 CARB ENGINE SAT AND SEIZED DUE TO RUST IN CYLS NEEDS BORED OR CHANGE BLOCK REALLY DONT WANT TO SELL ENGINE JUST GET RID OF EVERYTHING ELSE BUT FOR RIGHT DEAL WELL YA KNOW”

 
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A rare Buick 252 V6 Spokane, Wa $475

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(Note, while the 252 does exist, as I discuss below, the seller was wrong on several items in another ad, so it’s possible the seller meant this was an original 225 out of a 71 CJ-5)

Dan pointed out this rarish engine.  The buick 252 is a 4.1L buick v6 with a longer stroke and larger displacement than it’s kissing cousin, the buick 231.

There was a little debate about whether this was a good engine or not on the OldsPower.com site. I don’t have any experience with this engine. In fact, I didn’t know it existed until recently. I still think I would have went with the 231/e.8L simply because they are easier to find.  The 3.8L was rated at 110HP while the 4.1L is rated at 125HP for a 13% increase in horsepower with no increase in weight — maybe I’ll change my mind on this 🙂

Novak indicates this was built between 1978 and 1982.  On the other hand, Wikipedia & Flatlanderracing.com indicate this was built from 1980-1984. Offroaders.com also mentions the 252.

“I have a good running cj5 252 v6 jeep engine, its in my jeep at the moment and does run and start great, im swaping it for a v8, im asking $475 or best cash offer, also have many other jeep stuff im selling like dana axles t case and radiator. Please call 208-819-6407.”

http://spokane.craigslist.org/pts/1714607889.html

Here’s one for sale in St. Louis for only $100 http://stlouis.craigslist.org/pts/1708872358.html

 
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Hobart Welder with Willys Engine Alstead, Nh $850

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These pop up everyone once in a while.

“Mounted on trailer ,good tires, ball coupler hitch, has Leads 250 Amp. with 110 volt Dc outlet. Lifting ring. Good sheet metal nice older machine working order. Willeys 4 cylinder gas motor. Complete unit ready to go ! Asking $850. or best offer Call Tom Konan for more info 603-352-5131 NO EMAIL DO – NOT – EMAIL ! Thank You”

http://nh.craigslist.org/grd/1689798363.html

 
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Willys L-Head Portland, Or **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $200.

I’m sure someone could use this. This might have the rare “oval” oil filter bracket, but I can’t tell for sure.

“I bought this engine as a spare for my CJ but never used it. The distributor I had rebuilt. L4-134  Info on engine: Willys Jeep Industrial Head: 807763 Block: 804380-W-12-D-P5”

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1963 High PO 195 CI 4cyl Seattle, Wa $1000

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UPDATE: Still Available.

If you are looking for a great, unique Drag race motor (was turning 5s when it was in drag jeep in the early 90s), this might be it.

Steve says this used to be in a drag jeep with a fiberglass parkette CJ-3B body (I’ve only seen one of theselearn more about it here).  He told me the name of the jeep, but my short term memory loss seems to have kicked in ….

Perfect for a rat rod. one of a kind pontiac tempest 4cyl, half a 389 and uses most common 389 parts, this is a high performance engine not stock, it has 10.25 comp ratio, super duty 389/421 330 hp head, balanced and blueprinted, bearings have been inspected and are in good condition, super rare Mallory distributor( stock one will be included, 4bbl intake, has extra parts that will be included (flywheel, water pump, oil pump, rods etc), Blow away the boys in the car club with this one of a kind 60’s era motor, 206 890 6233.  call with questions.”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/1476629484.html

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L-head and F-head performance

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I found this article on Automotive.com, though it’s really an article from JP Magazine.  The article highlights improving performance on a variety of Jeep engines.  Here’s two excerpts and a great pic.

Dual carburetor manifolds in the ’50s were available for just about any engine you could imagine and an old-time company, Burns, made a log-type manifold that utilized two Stromberg Ford V-8 carburetors for the Jeep four-cylinder. I’m sure these helped the four-cylinder flathead’s performance, but, still, the long-stroke 134.2ci engine needed a lot more than this…”

And a little on the F-head

The next step was to swap in a later model F-head engine. It wasn’t technically an engine swap because it was a direct bolt in. Still the same basic engine, but a new cylinder head design with the intake valves upstairs in the head instead of the block. Depending on the compression ratio, which ranged from 6.9 to 7.8 (depending on year and usage), it was rated at 72 to 75 horsepower at around 4,000 rpm and torque was up to 114lb-ft. This one got a balance job, some performance pistons from Speed-O-Motive, and a Holley carb from a Falcon six. My new performance motor maybe made 100 horsepower on a good, damp day.

Harry Buschert, who owned a farm implement repair shop in Hemet, California, was a real innovator in design. He built up a very-modified, four-cylinder F-head that even had a Paxton Blower that he had salvaged off a Packard….”

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A Hot Rod F-Head?

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Here’s a couple pics from Gerald of a Zooped up F-Head.  Gerald writes, “Here are pictures of a hot rod f-Head.  This is in a tube frame racer at Lisbon in 02.  Not the kind of motor you see spinning high rpms.  From what little he would say it had a dry sump oil system,  a block girdle,  “modified” head, custom fabbed intake, electronic ignition, etc.  It may have had nitrous as well nut not sure.  That hood was open in public for less than 5 minutes.  He was not real talkative.  But man that thing flew.”

I found a zooped up L-head article that I’ll feature tomorrow.

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Willys/Jeep Boat Motor Tekoa, Wa $950

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willys_flathead_boat_motorHere’s a boat motor that’s labeled with both Willys and Jeep markings. So far, I have found Willys motors in tractors, generators, and now boats.

“4 cylinder Jeep Willys inboard motor with attached Paragon reverse reduction gear transmission/drive. Rebuilt in 1961 (see placard below), so pretty safe to assume it’s a 1950’s or older motor….”

http://spokane.craigslist.org/boa/1220398272.html