I suppose the casting number really is:
5-17 638632 - W4A NI-CR
So, I suppose too the casting date is May 17th, 1944
My Willys MB engine:
engine number MB 420235
casting number 5-16 638632 - W4A NI-CR
casting date May 16th, 1944
Joao Paulo Lopes
Sao Paulo, Brazil
MVPA # 18,649
Willys MB 1942
----- Original Message -----
From: <Muttguru@aol.com>
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Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2001 10:48 AM
Subject: Re: [MV] Willys MB Engine
> Dear Listers,
>
> don't panic, I haven't swapped a mutt for an MB.......
>
> my friend Pete Cartner has just obtained a Willys engine and has asked if
I
> can find out anything about it (date-of-manufacture if possible).
>
> The engine number is MB 416579 and the casting number appears to be :-
> 638632W4ANIOR5-17
>
> Pete would sure appreciate any info that you may have.
>
> Kind regards.
> Ken
>
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