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HOG spotted this potential deal on two F-Head motors.
“I have two 134ci fhead motor that are good for parts I have a set of new motor mounts and and a water pump that that was just put on so its still new I can sell parts separate or hole its up to you is hate to see these parts go to wast”
http://martinsburg.craigslist.org/pts/3375263696.html
This has not been started by the seller.
“I am unsure of the year maybe you can tell from the pictures. Army jeep motor i believe out of a Ford jeep since it is marked GPW. Call 1910-305-590seven for more info. Also have some cj body style m38a1 jeeps sold seperately. I have not cranked the motor it lacks a starter. Someone had threw it inside a m38a1 when i purchased it. Motor appears to have the original carb. I would be interested in any and all trades of similar value”
http://raleigh.craigslist.org/pts/3156755337.html
It is supposed to run.
“I have a Willys L134 Flathead motor that I pulled from a 1947 CJ2A.
The motor is complete from carb to pan and from fan to flywheel.
Motor is free and crank turns easily.
Do not know if it will run, selling as is for parts or repair.
Can load into your truck with my tractor.
Located in Orrville. Ohio 44667
Motor only as shown in the photos as Jeep is already sold.
Call anytime from 9AM to 9PM ask for Bob
330-208-6163”
http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/pts/3024320430.html
Glenn forwarded a couple pages of this old catalog for hi-performance parts that included a few for the jeep. He sent these to me after a short discussion with Scott, who races using F-head and L-head motors (more on that to come).
According to Scott, “I have bored them up to .092 oversized and I have had about 6 different cams made by crane cams. The motor I have had the best luck with so far is .060 over with dome style pistons. It has 1.7 ratio roller rockers. It is a F head. I cut the side of the head open and welded the water jackets and built an intake manifold that is 8″ high. With a 500 cfm holley ive been able to get 7000 rpm out of it.”
Scott’s experimentation has been done simultaneous to Sam at Flatfender Willys, who experimented, just for fun, with hi-po parts in a flat head with modern honda fuel injection. Sam did a few other things to the engine, but I don’t precisely remember what. Sam and a friend drove the motor hard, before it finally gave out, though a couple transfer cases and a drive line gave out before the motor did.
Here are the two pages from Glenn.
This might be the right fit for someone’s project.
“Complete from carb down, 24 stud 59 A-B Block. I think its out of a ?46-47? car. Comes with attached ford car trans mated to a 59 Willys Jeep transfer case. would be a interesting setup for a 4wd hotrod. 618-4zero1-zero152 appears to be in good condition, turns freely, don’t know if it runs never tried it since the starter doesn’t work.”
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/pts/2930149097.html
RIMS: No pics provided.
“I have 3 willys jeep rims 16″ off a 1948 willys jeep. they have snow tires on them but are weather check. I want $100.00 for the 3. firm contact Dan at 231-750-4749”
http://muskegon.craigslist.org/pts/2909160602.html
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ENGINE: No pics provided.
“I have a 1948 willlys jeep motor L-134. I purchased this motor and was told it was re-built, but it has what I believe is a wrist pin tick. It runs great and burned no oil and no leaks. the price is $500 firm.
contact Dan at 231-750-4749”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500
“This is a very strong 4 cylinder engine that fits well in Willys and flat fender jeeps. This particular engine has VERY high compression due to high performance forged pistons from a DZ302(this 151 is half the size of a 302 with the same bore). It will require high octaine gas!! It was built to run hard while steep climbing at low rpm and has been through the Rubicon numerous times. Additionally, with the combination of this Webber 2 barrel carb this engine can run virtually stait up with out over flooding the floats or stalling out.”
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
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
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
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.”
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
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
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”
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”
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
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) ”
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.”
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.”
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”
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”
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.
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.
UPDATE: **SOLD**. Was listed at $500.
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hobart welder willys flat head four purrs like a kitten been in family for generations hard to part with it boo hoo”
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”
