How do I identify my M151A2 ?

[NDT]

Anti freeze checked '89? Yours got lucky, at that point, all the surplused M151's were getting the full crush treatment. Can you locate the army registration number, stencilled in black anywhere? If not, you may find this number under coats of paint on the side of the hood. This likely is the same as your VIN.

 

[Grits]

Anti freeze checked '89? Yours got lucky, at that point, all the surplused M151's were getting the full crush treatment. Can you locate the army registration number, stencilled in black anywhere? If not, you may find this number under coats of paint on the side of the hood. This likely is the same as your VIN.

How does the registration look.....how many numbers, letters, dashes, etc....?

......BTW, I found the Vin # and sent it to Carmac.....hopefully he'll tell me what year it is....

 

[phil2968]

Re: How do I identify my A2 ?

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......BTW, I found the Vin # and sent it to Carmac.....hopefully he'll tell me what year it is....

Carmac? Is that what we call him after he's had to much chili mac at the Georgia rally?

 

[poppop]

Andy, you may be able to back off the adjuster on the rocker all the way, push the rocker to the side and then get the rod in place. Be sure the lifter is down and you should have room to move the rocker back into position. This will save having to lift the valve train but that is not hard to do either.

 

[Grits]

Popup.....
Is the adjuster the nut that looks to be a half inch ?...... and is it locked somehow?
Also what do you mean by "lift the valve train" ?
Now that I think about it......if you came down and showed me how just one time, next time I'd know !!

Your best friend in the whole wide world !!
Andy

 

[NDT]

How does the registration look.....how many numbers, letters, dashes, etc....?

......BTW, I found the Vin # and sent it to Carmac.....hopefully he'll tell me what year it is....

What is the VIN? The year is embedded in it.

 

[poppop]

Yes Andy, Its the nut that locks the stud that goes in the top of the push rod. Loosen the nut and back the stud all the way out which is up. When the rod is back in place tighten the stud back down. You will need a feeler gauge to set the valve clearance. I don't remember what it is but can look it up for you. The valve train is the shaft with all the rockers on it. Loosen the bolts that hold the shaft and it can be lifted up to replace the pushrod. I still think that is not necessary and you can do it by pushing the one rocker to the side.

 

[Grits]

What is the VIN? The year is embedded in it.

Vin # 520893 D151-03036
Contract # DAAE07-79-D-5016
AM General
Natl Stock # 2320-00-177-9258

 

[Grits]

Yes Andy, Its the nut that locks the stud that goes in the top of the push rod. Loosen the nut and back the stud all the way out which is up. When the rod is back in place tighten the stud back down. You will need a feeler gauge to set the valve clearance. I don't remember what it is but can look it up for you. The valve train is the shaft with all the rockers on it. Loosen the bolts that hold the shaft and it can be lifted up to replace the pushrod. I still think that is not necessary and you can do it by pushing the one rocker to the side.

Thanks....I'll go check it out....

 

[TNJMurray]

Do you have a contract # on the jeep ?

 

[Grits]

Do you have a contract # on the jeep ?

DAAE07-79-D-5016
VIN # 520893 D151-03036
AM General
Natl Stock # 2320-00-177-9258

 

[Grits]

What is the Registration # and where is it on the M151-A2?

 

[Grits]

I don't understand the response in post #305 in the 2013 Vin Info thread....
Would someone explain....pardon my ignorance,,,,
Thanks,
Andy

 

[clinto]

I think he's saying the nearest 151 to yours in his database was a unit built approximately 89 units before yours.

And that although his 151 is very near yours in terms of serial # (vin), it's registration # is quite far off.

So when he says "not sure how definite your #s are" I'd assume he means "verify what you got!".

 

[Grits]

I think he's saying the nearest 151 to yours in his database was a unit built approximately 89 units before yours.

And that although his 151 is very near yours in terms of serial # (vin), it's registration # is quite far off.

So when he says "not sure how definite your #s are" I'd assume he means "verify what you got!".

I didn't know that I gave the "registration number".....What/where is it ?

 

[NDT]

I didn't know that I gave the "registration number".....What/where is it ?

You didn't. I answered that on page 4 of this thread. Carnac provided a registration number for a different M151, it starts with N. It is the mil equivalent to a licence plate.

 

[Jay Mallari]

Vin # 520893 D151-03036
Contract # DAAE07-79-D-5016
AM General
Natl Stock # 2320-00-177-9258

Assuming your data plate is original to the vehicle, your mutt was originally assigned to the USMC
and later reassigned to the army.The front bumper is a marine version and the engine is set up for fording.
It still has the fording cable and master cylinder has the vent line connected. So your hood registration number should
read USMC 520893. I don't think Carnac has info on vehicles assigned to the USMC?

 

[Grits]

Assuming your data plate is original to the vehicle, your mutt was originally assigned to the USMC
and later reassigned to the army.The front bumper is a marine version and the engine is set up for fording.
It still has the fording cable and master cylinder has the vent line connected. So your hood registration number should
read USMC 520893. I don't think Carnac has info on vehicles assigned to the USMC?

Thanks,
What you're saying sounds right as previous info over time has indicated that it is a Marine Jeep....
Now if I can just find that registration # somewhere....
Andy Grinstead
...BTW my roots go back to the town of Grinstead ....not far from London...
Thanks Again...

 

[NDT]

Assuming your data plate is original to the vehicle, your mutt was originally assigned to the USMC
and later reassigned to the army.The front bumper is a marine version and the engine is set up for fording.
It still has the fording cable and master cylinder has the vent line connected. So your hood registration number should
read USMC 520893. I don't think Carnac has info on vehicles assigned to the USMC?

Maybe, but the MERDC Army camo and lack of USMC rear hub caps says Army.

 

[Grits]

Maybe, but the MERDC Army camo and lack of USMC rear hub caps says Army.

I don't know for sure....but I'm pretty sure it is a late 77 or early '78.....