So were all the Wilson blocks cast with the Willys casting number, even if they were put in an early GPW? Is there any real way to distinguish a Wilson block Ford block from a Wilson block used in a Willys? How many Fords apprximately had Wilson blocks in them and when was the last Wilson block (approximately ) used in a Ford GPW? My block has a 5-26 cast into it before the casting number (638632). Would this make it too late to have been used in a VEP GPW? There is a Ford head, oil filter/bracket and a few F script head bolts on my engine. No serial number visible on pad, though I will keep looking.
All help appreciated.
Best wishes; Leo
GPW Wilson block questions.
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Re: GPW Wilson block questions.
Hi Leo,
All WW2 Wilson motor blocks had the 638632 marking regardless of whom actually assembled the complete motor. While many VEP ( I hate these type code words ) had Ford assembled Wilson block it was not a VEP feature only.
To date your block correctly by year the machining date stamping needs to be checked near the rear main bearing on the oil pan mounting surface.
All WW2 Wilson motor blocks had the 638632 marking regardless of whom actually assembled the complete motor. While many VEP ( I hate these type code words ) had Ford assembled Wilson block it was not a VEP feature only.
To date your block correctly by year the machining date stamping needs to be checked near the rear main bearing on the oil pan mounting surface.
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Thanks for your helpful responses. Best wishes; Leo
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Hi Tom, Machining date was 6 4 42 found on oil pan mating surface under gasket. Best wishes; Leo
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