Hi Jacques,
Good find. ARN 57486. The MBAW801 is, in theory, the replacement engine number, but it is a strange one. Maybe 'Melbourne Area Workshop 801' - just a guess, don't really have an answer to it not conforming to the standard Ford engine number series.
I'd suggest the engine and transmission were both removed and replaced, and somehow the transmission ended up in an F15A.
The 3 ton GS lorry was taken on charge in 2MD, and disposed of to Ford Motor Coy at war's end or close to it. Don't forget that the original engine number was also stamped onto the right side chassis rail, so 3G12166F on the 3 tonner.
Regards
Mike
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