Which jeep engine do I have (pics)?

sapper740 · #1 08-10-10, 00:52

The motor in the pic is not the original. It's a post war model as evidenced by the ridges between the head bolts. I bought a '42 GPW years ago which had the same engine and a brass plaque on the dash regarding the replacement of the motor by a civilian contractor in Arizona.

P.S., love the stack of washers under the too long head bolt.

Derek.

Lynn Eades · #2 08-10-10, 02:54

Thats why I asked earlier if it was a hotchkis 201, because they came out with the solex carb.Original wartime bits are a little sparse in those photos.

nelson84 · #3 09-10-10, 01:16

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Originally Posted by sapper740

The motor in the pic is not the original. It's a post war model as evidenced by the ridges between the head bolts. I bought a '42 GPW years ago which had the same engine and a brass plaque on the dash regarding the replacement of the motor by a civilian contractor in Arizona.

P.S., love the stack of washers under the too long head bolt.

Derek.

Yah, the stack of washers gives it that little extra

.

By the way I got my new carb and choke in the mail and I bolted it on and now she runs really good. My choke was stuck on full and when I put it into reverse I let the clutch out and I must have did about 60 klicks coming out of the garage. Boy these old jeeps are quick. I fixed the sticking choke. That old engine purrs like a kitten. Doesn't smoke or anything.

sapper740 · #4 09-10-10, 03:26

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Originally Posted by nelson84

Yah, the stack of washers gives it that little extra

.

By the way I got my new carb and choke in the mail and I bolted it on and now she runs really good. My choke was stuck on full and when I put it into reverse I let the clutch out and I must have did about 60 klicks coming out of the garage. Boy these old jeeps are quick. I fixed the sticking choke. That old engine purrs like a kitten. Doesn't smoke or anything.

Are you from Nelson? Years ago I lived in Nelson for a spell while working for Reid, Collins, and Associates as a Timber Cruiser. Boy, do I have some stories about those days!!

Derek

nelson84 · #5 09-10-10, 22:21

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Originally Posted by sapper740

Are you from Nelson? Years ago I lived in Nelson for a spell while working for Reid, Collins, and Associates as a Timber Cruiser. Boy, do I have some stories about those days!!

Derek

Not from nelson but I partyed there, lots of stinky hippies there.