Looks like an early 1950s l-head. Seller describes it as diesel, but I doubt that.

https://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/for/d/boca-raton-antic-hobort-willys-welder/7259633410.html

“It is a willys diesel motor needs a 6 volt battery to start needs some cleaning and paint photos will tell all .Someone told me it is the motor that the army uses for jeeps I would think it would have to be dependable.”

Blainse shared this General Supply Company generator. More on these here.

https://oregoncoast.craigslist.org/tls/d/coquille-portable-air-compressor/7225500954.html

“Portable Air Compressor
General Supply Company 260 gasoline powered air compressor.
Jeep 4-cylinder engine.
Has not been started in a few years, so will require some TLC.”

This looks in good shape. It also has a 110 volt outlet.

https://hickory.craigslist.org/tls/d/catawba-hobart-welder-jeep-cj2a-engine/7234588215.html

“1940’s Hobart G-261 welder. Good running Jeep CJ2A industrial engine. Purchased several months ago at an estate auction where it had been neglected in back corner of a garage for decades. Rubbed on it a little, installed new battery, poured water in radiator and in just a short time it started. Engine sounds great, good oil pressure. No water leaks, no oil leaks. Still working out kinks. Gas tank needs good clean out, will require sheet metal removal and I just have not gotten revved up for that yet. Have not tried to weld, have not attempted to test for weld current output. Have plugged a grinder in to 110 volt outlet and that did work.”

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Seems like a good price.

https://nwct.craigslist.org/for/d/woodbury-hobart-welder/7223732344.html

“Hobart Welder – run by Willys Jeep Motor – $650 OBO”

UPDATE: Still Available.

(08/30/2020) If you are looking for an unusual Willys-related project, this Holt forklift built using some Willys parts and unusual transferase might fit the bill.

https://portland.craigslist.org/grg/for/d/dallesport-willys-jeep-holt-forklift/7226150488.html

“Willys Jeep components made into a fork lift (70-80 years ago). 4 cylinder engine, 3 speed transmission, 3rd member, etc. unique transfer case not working…., 8 lug 16.5’s,”

Welder does not work, but the engine worked last year.

https://allentown.craigslist.org/pts/d/easton-old-hobart-welder-with-willys/7220747391.html

“Old Hobart welder (Welder part is no good) with Willys Jeep CJ2A flat head engine and governor. I had the engine running a year or so ago. Held good oil pressure but did smoke. Has antifreeze in it and no cracks in the block. Bring a trailer with a winch as the trailer that it’s on it not towable. The one wheel is frozen up and won’t roll.”

Still welds.

https://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/tls/d/hudson-hobart-welder/7211828472.html

“This is an old but still functional Hobart wilder. It comes with the leads and an extra engine block. It has a Willies motor in it now and still turns over. It’s been in storage since my brother pasted. It was his.”

Includes an MB engine #253438

https://merced.craigslist.org/pts/d/mariposa-willys-mb-engine/7219304891.html

“Willys MB engine in a WWII generator set. Engine serial number MB 253438. Engine oil clean and antifreeze in
the radiator. Generator was used up to a few decades ago until wood rats inflicted damage on the generator wiring
and controls. Engine turns freely. This is sold as an engine only as I do not think the generator is worth repairing.
I am not sure how correct the carburetor is.
$500 or offer”

This was last run about 6 years ago.

https://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/tls/d/hudson-hobart-welderwillies-motor/7164267834.html

“This welder has a willie motor in it and a engine for parts also comes with this purchase. It is model GPB-261. It was last run about 6 years ago but it still turns and has been kept inside.You could use this motor in your Jeep.”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $350.

Sounds like it still runs.

“Military generator. 120/240 single phase or 120/208 three phase. Name plate is difficult to read but I believe it to be either 13.8 or 15.8kw. Has a flathead 4 Willys engine,antifreeze good to -40, Gasoline. Uses 2 12 volt batteries for start and generator field. Very reliable,but we havent used it in several years so it needs new batteries . Like all military equipment, very heavy.”

Seems worth a look.

https://missoula.craigslist.org/tls/d/seeley-lake-1960s-welder/7185490032.html

“1960’s Welder, ran fine, but has not been fired up for 10-plus years, but kept under cover.
$500.00… OBO”

UPDATE Still Available.

(05/01/2020) There could be some parts value here.

https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/pts/d/alexandria-willys-cj-2a-industrial/7199435664.html

“Complete Willys CJ-2A 4 cylinder flat head engine with all accessories and governor. This item sat in a shed for about 25 years and has been covered by a tarp for a couple of years after going out of service for fuel tank reasons. Item is stuck from sitting and is still attached to the arc welder it powered and on the trailer it is transported on. Sold as is. $300.00.”

UPDATE: Still Available.

(05/22/2020) There could be value here.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/237003434027074/

“I have 2 hobart GP-258 generator welders for sale both complete the one on the trailer has the arc sense throttle linkage NEITHER OF THEM RUN but wouldn’t take much to get going both engines are free and have compression uses a Willys CJ2A engine parts are easy to find at any auto parts store just lost motivation. Trailer included sells as a set will not separate”

Could be a good price.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1100508760323210/

“Good Old Working Welder”

If you like to have all your toys Willys-powered, this might interest you.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/556704494926917/

“Gas forklift has willys motor 4 cylinder. Cold blooded. Runs good has minor oil Leak but otherwise works good”

No pics provided.

https://memphis.craigslist.org/grd/d/sarah-hobart-welder/7038082415.html

“Hobart Welder 1940’s dc generator willys jeep 4 cyc. Industrial motor liquid cooled with trailer.”

It’s an industrial engine with a large saw attached to it.

https://elko.craigslist.org/pts/d/silver-springs-1946-willys-cj-motor/7029649795.html

“MUST SELL– 1946 Willy’s Engine SN:638632 W2, in front of serial number is 1-11 and after serial number is N1-CR. We are asking $400.00 obo

It is in running condition except it needs a little work. Needs some hoses and the radiator needs replace(new one sitting there for it) I am selling this for a friend (who has passed away) I don’t know much about it so it is best that you come look at it at the Antique Link store in Silver Springs. It is mounted to a trailer with a large Buss saw setup attached.

It can be towed as is. Trailer has an attached hitch.”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $800.

This industrial engine also has the heat shield atop the carb.

“For sale is a Hobart G310 welder/generator. This unit has a Willies Jeep motor that could be pulled and used in something else. The welder/generator doesn’t come with leads”

This Navy generator circa 1942-1944 includes a rare heat shield.

https://desmoines.craigslist.org/pts/d/norwalk-jeep-engine/7005906862.html

“complete Navy military self contained Power Unit, about 1942 – 1944
Generator is powered by a Willys Jeep 4 cylinder gas engine
Filed the points, hot wired the distributor, attached oil pressure gauge, poured gas in the carb
Started right up, made oil pressure,
I did not try to get power from the generator.
Has all the steel panels to keep it dry.
Call to see it, if it’s listed it’s for sale.
15kv, 3 phase, 120 volts, General electric
Hour meter reads 0133.5
serial number 70
call to see/buy it,”