Looking for a block for an early September 44 mb between 467xxx and 468xxx
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Looking for a block for an early September 44 mb between 467xxx and 468xxx
Guessing that would mean July or August 44 dated motor. I have an October 44 block to trade or cash
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Re: Looking for a block for an early September 44 mb
I have MB485972 I have been told it is September 44
Let me know
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Re: Looking for a block for an early September 44 mb
Whats the date code of MB485972, is that 9-26, for my records.
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Re: Looking for a block for an early September 44 mb
I’ve also been looking for a late Aug 1944 cast MB block for MB 369488 which I estimate was delivered on or about 9-11-1944. I estimate that I need a block cast around 8-21 and in the MB 474XXX range...is this correct?
I have two MB blocks cast in Sept 1944 for those like me that like to keep records...
MB 480324 (Cast date 9-21, Machining date 9-23-44)
MB 488057 (Cast date 9-28, Machining date 9-30-44)
For guys looking to find an appropriate block to “match” their MB delivered during this period you should look for a block cast at least 2 weeks prior but probably not more than 3 weeks prior to your DoD.
Tractor...what is the serial number and DoD of your Sept ‘44 MB?
I have two MB blocks cast in Sept 1944 for those like me that like to keep records...
MB 480324 (Cast date 9-21, Machining date 9-23-44)
MB 488057 (Cast date 9-28, Machining date 9-30-44)
For guys looking to find an appropriate block to “match” their MB delivered during this period you should look for a block cast at least 2 weeks prior but probably not more than 3 weeks prior to your DoD.
Tractor...what is the serial number and DoD of your Sept ‘44 MB?
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Re: Looking for a block for an early September 44 mb
367484. I was told by Tom to look for one between 467 and 468
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Re: Looking for a block for an early September 44 mb
Tom would definitely know. It’s too bad he doesn’t post here anymore. If I find one close to what you’re looking for in my own search I will let you know...as an MB block in the 467XXX - 468XXX range would be just a little too early for my MB 369488.
Since your MB 367484 is only 2004 units earlier than mine, I would love to see photos of her! Do you have your original monenclature tag? Do you know the DoD? I reckon your MB was assembled and delivered about a week prior to mine. MB 369488 only has her frame tag.
Since your MB 367484 is only 2004 units earlier than mine, I would love to see photos of her! Do you have your original monenclature tag? Do you know the DoD? I reckon your MB was assembled and delivered about a week prior to mine. MB 369488 only has her frame tag.
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Re: Looking for a block for an early September 44 mb
I have the original frame tag only on 484. 367485 also at my house has has the frame tag, original USMC hood numbers, and the repro data plate says 9-4-44. The body numbers are about ten thousand off from each other.
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Re: Looking for a block for an early September 44 mb
I'd peg MB 369488 as being closer to 9-14 or 9-15. My database has MB 370076 delivered on 9/15/1944. That's from JIm Kilbourne's Willys factory data.Michael O. wrote: ↑Sun Jan 13, 2019 7:34 amI’ve also been looking for a late Aug 1944 cast MB block for MB 369488 which I estimate was delivered on or about 9-11-1944. I estimate that I need a block cast around 8-21 and in the MB 474XXX range...is this correct?
I have two MB blocks cast in Sept 1944 for those like me that like to keep records...
MB 480324 (Cast date 9-21, Machining date 9-23-44)
MB 488057 (Cast date 9-28, Machining date 9-30-44)
For guys looking to find an appropriate block to “match” their MB delivered during this period you should look for a block cast at least 2 weeks prior but probably not more than 3 weeks prior to your DoD.
Tractor...what is the serial number and DoD of your Sept ‘44 MB?
Lead times for engines in this time frame appears to actually be closer to a week to ten days.
My database has engine 471572 in MB 368524 delivered on 9/7/1944. I don't list a source for that info.
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1944 MB 349858, 20620361
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1942 MBT 15799, USA 0217497 viewtopic.php?f=18&t=225199
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Re: Looking for a block for an early September 44 mb
Thank you Seth for your valuable input.
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Re: Looking for a block for an early September 44 mb between 467xxx and 468xxx
Wich number please ?
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Re: Looking for a block for an early September 44 mb between 467xxx and 468xxx
I have engine MB 496565 which was cast in October 1944. It has a matching Oct ‘44 head. I’d have to dig it out to get more detailed information on it.
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Re: Looking for a block for an early September 44 mb between 467xxx and 468xxx
It’s 480xxx with September casting date
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Re: Looking for a block for an early September 44 mb between 467xxx and 468xxx
I have MB engine MB 480342 cast on 9-21 and machined on 9-23-44. Your motor MB 480XXX should be very close to mine.
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9/18 cast date
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Re: Looking for a block for an early September 44 mb between 467xxx and 468xxx
Interesting... Cast date around 10 -15 ?Michael O. wrote: ↑Mon Jan 28, 2019 11:15 amI have engine MB 496565 which was cast in October 1944. It has a matching Oct ‘44 head. I’d have to dig it out to get more detailed information on it.
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