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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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