M38 engine ?

[honk1e]

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.

 

[NDT]

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]

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]

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.

Anything else would be incorrect.

 

[honk1e]

Thank you. I have a lot more questions about my project, I will post them a little at a time

 

[DeetFreek]

Thank you. I have a lot more questions about my project, I will post them a little at a time

Fire away, it may take a little longer than FB to get an answer, but the info here is usually real solid.