Jeep engine

[Rystoltenberg11]

Need help identifying the engine in my 1960 CJ 5 jeep.its not the Buick V6 like I wish it was. So I need help identifying what oddball engine it is.

 

[Rystoltenberg11]

Need help identifying the engine in my 1960 CJ 5 jeep.its not the Buick V6 like I wish it was. So I need help identifying what oddball engine it is.

Also here’s some pictures of the jeep in its current state

 

[rustred]

Someone might have installed that engine in it. Should be a 4 banger. Maybe it’s an American motors engine or maybe a Buick plus u sure on the year?

 

[Steve in VA]

Also here’s some pictures of the jeep in its current state

Looks like an interesting project. I hope you keep posting.

 

[Hobo,NC]

Also here’s some pictures of the jeep in its current state

CCOTY 1962 Nomination #1: 1962 Buick Special Fireball V6 - Curbside Classic

[Submitted by Adam LaFave] Those that notice my comments here on CC probably know that I have a strong infatuation with the Buick V6 engine. Love it or hate it, […]

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[Rystoltenberg11]

Someone might have installed that engine in it. Should be a 4 banger. Maybe it’s an American motors engine or maybe a Buick plus u sure on the year?

Yes. I have confirmed the year. It is the last year the Jeep was branded “ Willie’s “

 

[Mule Meat]

Jeep bought the tooling for the V6 engine from Buick. The first AMC branded "Dauntless" 225 V6 engine was used in the 1966 -1971 models. Then Jeep sold the tooling back to Buick.

The way the lower radiator hose is routed. Makes me believe that the engine had been swapped.

At first glance of what is visible of the body. I thought I may have been looking at an aluminum bodied M422 Mighty Mite that was built between 1958 - 1962. But the Mighty Mite had a V4 AMC AV-108-4 air cooled engine.

 

[kencombs]

pretty sure its a Buick. 225 odd fire.

 

[Rystoltenberg11]

Here are some other pictures of the jeep.

 

[Mule Meat]

CJ5
Should have had either an F-134 or F-161 four cylinder Hurricane engine.

Edited to add.. The CJ5 was the first civilian Jeep to have rounded front fenders..

 

[NDIHC]

Sure looks Buick to me. Or the Jeep built Buick v6.

 

[jimg.allentown]

Looks like a Buick engine to me as well.

 

[INCase]

looks like the classic Jeep/buick v6. so many Jeeps had "updates" and "improvements" over the years who knows. at least its an engine that would be put one of Jeep family of vehicles.

I goofed a few years ago and didn't jump on a desent "garage find" CJ5 "tuxedo Park" model was quite reasonable and in decent shape.

 

[INCase]

picture

 

[Mule Meat]

Would have been a real bonus to find a V6 with "Dauntless" on the valve covers.

 

[Rystoltenberg11]

Does anyone know where to find a rebuild kit for it, as that one is seized

 

[wore out]

Does anyone know where to find a rebuild kit for it, as that one is seized

I would say it's a bit premature to think about ordering parts until you tear it apart and determine if the block is usable and ultimately what the bore size and crank journal sizes are going to be when it's time to assemble it, however, the link below is likely to parts for such an engine.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/jeep,1968,commando,3.7l+225cid+v6,1494601,engine

 

[Mule Meat]

Does anyone know where to find a rebuild kit for it, as that one is seized

The Jeepster Man has them for around $1200. You would first need to tear the engine down and do any machine work needed (boring/honing cylinders, turning the crank etc). You will need to know what oversized pistons and undersized rod and main bearings you need before ordering.

 

[Janicholson]

That jeep is certainly worth putting on the road. I own a 57 CJ3b with a IHC K6 international cab on it (from when the jeep was new) NFS. Jim

 

[Rystoltenberg11]

Not running yet, as this v6 will never run again. For I have a 4.3 cheby vortec getting dropped in its place, as well as a 5 speed manual. Thought I’d give everyone a progress report.