Looking for engine information

[pthorne]

Hello,

I'm brand new to the list and to Jeeps! I posted this to the G503 page and I'm hoping to increase the chance for finding some information by posting here as well. I picked up a 1945 Willy's MB the other day and I'm in the process of trying to ID everything. I found the MB tag on the front drivers side horn (MB455063), the body stamp by the steering column I can't make out so I don't know if it matches or not. The engine is definitely not an MB and the serial number I can make out isn't matching anything I can find. The numbers on the water pump boss are as far as I can tell 0157 in small numbers followed by larger numbers 544937. The Casting number is 641087-L-W-12-A-N1-GR-N2. The head is 640161 W8. There is a tag right above the distributor that has a serial # 67897. Any help at all will be greatly appreciated!

 

[dmetalmiki]

Hmmm, I would reply and try to assist you here,..IF I could only READ your post. Change of script colour would be of an assistance.

 

[diesel dave]

Post war engine and head. Do know what the tag is.

 

[pthorne]

not following you there, You do know what the tag is or are you asking me?

 

[diesel dave]

Type error. Don't know.

 

[Jamesan]

Yep, 1945 probably July according to my book.
The number stamped on the triangular gusset will not match the frame number anyway.
I guess you have no number on the glove box..
The block is post WW2, but will work just fine for you unless you want a correct one.
I would rather see some photos of the rest of the jeep...

 

[pthorne]

Additional Pictures

Here you go;

 

[Jamesan]

Oh wow. That thing is drivable right now. Some obvious bigger tires and at least front light changes.
Give it the once over and enjoy it!