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M38 engine ?

honk1e

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New guy here. I just got a 1952 M38 jeep. How can I tell or where should I look to find out what engine is in it. I was told by the seller that it was a L134. Just want to verify that before I order any parts for it.
 

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Well if it’s a flathead with 4 spark plugs sticking up out of the head, it’s a 134. To see if you have a M38 military engine, look at the serial number boss near the water pump, a M38 engine will start with “MC”. Regardless the post war flathead Jeep engines are basically the same 1946 until it was discontinued in the 50’s.
 

honk1e

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Well if it’s a flathead with 4 spark plugs sticking up out of the head, it’s a 134. To see if you have a M38 military engine, look at the serial number boss near the water pump, a M38 engine will start with “MC”. Regardless the post war flathead Jeep engines are basically the same 1946 until it was discontinued in the 50’s.
Thank you. I will check that tomorrow.
 

DeetFreek

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New guy here. I just got a 1952 M38 jeep. How can I tell or where should I look to find out what engine is in it. I was told by the seller that it was a L134. Just want to verify that before I order any parts for it.
If it looks anything like this, it's a L134. Willys_MB_(Bild_6_2008-06-14)_Motor.jpeg

Anything else would be incorrect.
 
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