Group Effective Serial Number Engine Serial Number Model Engine Model Date Description of change Source Page Implied Notes
31     CJ5   late new floor pan cover plate w/ oval bubble 1965 Universal Dispatcher Service Manual 269 0  
31     CJ6   late new floor pan cover plate w/ oval bubble 1965 Universal Dispatcher Service Manual 269 0  
21,22 13453   CJ2A     Semi floating rear axle from full floating 1965 Universal Dispatcher Service Manual 214 0 lube chart p10 shows serial number 13413
17,18 24196   CJ2A     Drilled passages between transmission and transfer case for oil circulation 1965 Universal Dispatcher 14,184 0  
10   50705   L4   Piston head thickness from 3/16 to 1/4" 1965 Universal Dispatcher Service Manual 33 0  
10   3J-161344   L4   Hardened exhaust valve seat inserts installed 1965 Universal Dispatcher Service Manual 41 0 also replacement CJ2A engine serial number RJ-297362
10   44417   L4   oil pump type change from planetary gear to internal rotor 1965 Universal Dispatcher Service Manual 43 0  
10   3J-166871   L4   timing gear oil jet from .070 to .040" 1965 Universal Dispatcher Service Manual 49 0  
10   175403 CJ2A L4   flywheel timing mark notations changed 1965 Universal Dispatcher Service Manual 51 0  
10   130859 CJ3A L4   timing marks moved to timing gear cover from flywheel 1965 Universal Dispatcher Service Manual 51 0  
15 30973 130859 CJ3A L4   4-1/2" starter motor (larger) floor mount foot starter switch 1965 Universal Dispatcher Service Manual 51,151,155 0  
10   130859 CJ3A L4   wider cylinder block flange (at previous timing hole location) 1965 Universal Dispatcher Service Manual 51 0  
10   All DJ3A L4   timing marks on timing gear cover 1965 Universal Dispatcher Service Manual 51 0  
10   4J-200614   F4   Hardened exhaust valve seat inserts installed 1965 Universal Dispatcher Service Manual 75 0  
10       F4   with 4-1/2" starter new flywheel housing, rear eng plate and ring gear required 1965 Universal Dispatcher Service Manual 80 0  
10       F4   tapered flywheel attaching bolts replaced with straignt (drill out tapered holes) 1965 Universal Dispatcher Service Manual 82 0  
10   4J-250095   F4   timing gear oil jet from .070 to .040" 1965 Universal Dispatcher Service Manual 84 0  
12 43965   CJ3B 57348     fuel tank wider, hold-down strap longer 1965 Universal Dispatcher Service Manual 109 0  
12 77001   CJ5 57548     fuel tank wider, hold-down strap longer 1965 Universal Dispatcher Service Manual 109 0  
12 14359   CJ6 57748     fuel tank wider, hold-down strap longer 1965 Universal Dispatcher Service Manual 109 0  
12 77983   CJ5 57548     fuel tank wider, hold-down strap longer 1965 Universal Dispatcher Service Manual 109 0  
10           cylinder head change 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 18 0  
10   44418       timing gear oil jet added, oil slinger gasket deleted 1949 CJ2A, CJ3 18, 19 0  
10   165477       from chain to gear driven camshaft 1949 CJ2A, CJ3 19,25 0 also changed, oil pump (Eaton), timing cover. 1968 revised parts lists the engine number for change as 44418
10   178217       starter crank nut replace with regular nut 1949 CJ2A, CJ3 19,20 0  
10   54101       crankshaft front packing replaced with seal 1949 CJ2A, CJ3 20 0  
10   190235       crankshaft pulley change 1949 CJ2A, CJ3 20 0  
10   89738       connecting rod bolt change from 7/16 to 3/8" 1949 CJ2A, CJ3 21 0  
10   89012       shorter valve spring cover bolts 1949 CJ2A, CJ3 23 0  
10   163076       oil pump change from Eaton to aluminum body 1949 CJ2A, CJ3 26 0  
10   40353       oil filter change to Purolator or un-named filter 1949 CJ2A, CJ3 26 0  
10           oil filter change to Fram 1949 CJ2A, CJ3 26 0 no serial number listed
10   57295       oil distribution elbows changed 1949 CJ2A, CJ3 27 0  
10   190235       crankshaft pulley change to twin groove 1968 revised parts list   0  
10   163076       spring, oil relief plunger 1968 revised parts list   0  
10   148680       intake manifold change 1949 CJ2A, CJ3 29 0  
10           intake manifold plug and stud changes 1949 CJ2A, CJ3 29 0 no serial number listed
10   200202       Heat control valve (heat riser) spring change 1949 CJ2A, CJ3 29 0  
10   164506       engine stay cable attachment hardware change 1949 CJ2A, CJ3 30 0  
10   41781 CJ2A     front insulator (motor mount) change 1949 CJ2A, CJ3 30 0  
10   44418 CJ2A     front engine plate change 1949 CJ2A, CJ3 31 0  
10   49298 CJ2A     rear engine plate change 1949 CJ2A, CJ3 31 0  
10     CJ2A, all CJ3A     rear engine plate change 1949 CJ2A, CJ3 31 0 no serial number listed
11 14127         clutch lever and tube assy change 1949 CJ2A, CJ3 33 0  
11 179771         clutch pedal assy change 1949 CJ2A, CJ3 33 0  
11 141459         clutch control cotter pin eliminated 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 35 0  
12 50000         fuel line clip (front floor sill) change 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 36 0  
12 69590   CJ2A     Carburetor change, use Novi governor only 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 36,37 0 was King Seeley and Monarch gov. only
12 212111   CJ2A, all CJ3A     Carburetor change Carter 636-SA 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 39 0  
12 49697         gasket (for restrictor plate) 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 39 0  
12 69590         plug for vacuum control vent 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 39 0  
12 45985         Oakes air cleaner 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 39 0  
12           Air horn change 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 40 0 no serial number listed
10   164506       engine stay cable lock washer eliminated 1968 revised parts list   0  
11 141459         pedal shaft washers eliminated 1968 revised parts list   0  
30 193801   CJ2A all CJ3A     trough, drain, hood hinge added 1968 revised parts list   0  
13 18639         Exhaust system change 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 46,47 0 rear muffler?
14     CJ3A     change to side mount radiator, rad. hoses change, grille change also 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 48 0 no serial number listed
14 170065   CJ2A     radiator hose connecting tubes eliminated 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 49 0  
14 97741   CJ2A     radiator guard change (grille) 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 49 0 park light change?
15 37218         brace, generator change 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 50 0  
15 46479   CJ2A     ign coil mounted to engine 46479-50800 and 50901-51184 inclusive 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 52 0  
15           spark plug wire set change 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 52 0 no serial number listed
15 178362   CJ2A     horn button cable added 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 52 0  
15     CJ2A     clip added 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 53 0 no serial number listed
15     CJ2A     clip deleted 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 53 0 no serial number listed
15 47100   CJ2A     connector change 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 53 0  
15 47100   CJ2A     Harness,body wiring, long changed 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 53 0  
15 51229   CJ2A     Harness,body wiring, long changed 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 54 0  
15 75449   CJ2A     Harness,body wiring, long changed 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 54 0  
15 97441   CJ2A     Harness,body wiring, long changed 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 54 0  
15 116422   CJ2A     Harness,body wiring, long changed 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 54 0  
15 178362   CJ2A     Harness,body wiring, long changed 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 54 0 horn contact brush removed from steering column
15     CJ2A     harness, body wiring, right side change 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 54 0 no serial number listed
15 51229   CJ2A     chassis wiring change 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 54 0  
15 75449   CJ2A     chassis wiring change 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 54 0  
15 219466   CJ2A     chassis wiring change 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 54 0  
15 32434         lamp, highbeam telltale 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 57 0 use after serial no 32433
15 97741         lamp, parking light 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 57 0 use after serial no 97740
15 158111         headlight attachment screw change 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 57 0  
15 38688         headlight door changed from black to chrome 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 58 0  
15 45681         parking light change 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 58 0 change to chrome door
15 97741         parking light change 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 58 0 change to later grille w/integral light
15 209952         light, tail and stop change door black to chrome 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 59 0 different serial # for black to chrome change???
15 45724         door and lens change black to chrome 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 60 0 different serial # for black to chrome change???
15         1954 start of production a few Delco-Remy starter and distributors were used 1965 Universal Dispatcher Service Manual 122 0  
15   35523 CJ3B     key start, combinded gauges, 12v 1965 Universal Dispatcher Service Manual 126 1 from schematics
15   49249 CJ5     key start, 12v 1965 Universal Dispatcher Service Manual 128 1 from schematics
15   12578 CJ6     key start, 12v 1965 Universal Dispatcher Service Manual 128 1 from schematics
15     CJ5A     alternator 1965 Universal Dispatcher Service Manual 140 0  
15     CJ6A     alternator 1965 Universal Dispatcher Service Manual 140 0  
15 10253   CJ2A     headlight switch change to CJ3A style 1965 Universal Dispatcher Service Manual 156 0  
15     CJ3B     headlight switch change to CJ5 style 1965 Universal Dispatcher Service Manual 156 0  
15 178362   CJ2A     brush horn contact on column eliminated 1965 Universal Dispatcher Service Manual 161 0  
15     CJ3A     generator change from GDZ 4817 to GDZ 6001 1965 Universal Dispatcher Service Manual 165 0  
15     CJ2A     distributor change from IGW-4177-1 to IAD-4008 1965 Universal Dispatcher Service Manual 167 1  
15     CJ3A     distributor change from IAD-4008 to IAD-4008-T 1965 Universal Dispatcher Service Manual 167 1  
12 77882   CJ5 57548     fuel tank return to narrow w/ short strap 1965 Universal Dispatcher Service Manual 109 0  
15           light, tail and stop change 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 59 0 no serial number listed
15 209952         bracket, tail and stop light added part 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 60 0  
15 209952         housing, tail and stop change 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 60 0 different serial # for black to chrome change???
15           housing, tail and stop change 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 60 0 no serial number listed
15 116422         light,IP, assy changed 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 60 0  
15 116422         wire, lead, IP, assy changed 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 60 0  
15 116422         switch, IP light, assy part deleted 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 60 0  
15 219466         switch, stop light, assy changed 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 61 0  
15 47100         block, junction,  headlight change 2 post to 3 post 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 61 0  
15 13909         horn change 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 61 0 2 manufacturers possible after change
15 51229         horn bracket and mount bolt change dash to fender 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 61,62 0  
15 191721         horn and bracket changed 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 61 0 3 manufacturers possible after change
15 178361         brush, contact, horn wire deleted 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 62 0  
15 67922         reflector change balck to chrome 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 63 0  
17 24197         transmission change 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 64 0  
17 38222         transmission change to cane shift, and some internal changes 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 64,67,69 0  
17 24197         internal transmission parts change 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 67 0  
17 67495         plate, lock, idler, rear gasket and countershaft change 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 67,69 0  
17 77759         ball change 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 68 0 shift knob change??
17 11826         shift linkage lube fitting change 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 69 0  
18 24197         transfer case change 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 69 0  
18 67495         transfer case change 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 69 0  
18 24197         transfer case idler gear, shaft and bearing change 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 71 0  
19 13454         rear prop. Shaft change 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 73 0  
20 22973         frt axle steering arms moved from king pin cap to steering knuckle 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 76 0  
21,22 13454   CJ2A     rear axle change to semi floating 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 80,81,82 0 model 23 to 41
23 199080         steering bellcrank, bearing and bracket change 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 83,84 0  
23 199080         drag link change 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 84 0  
23 22973         tie rods length change 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 84 0  
23 38222   CJ2A     steering gear change 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 85 0 end of remote shifter
23 178362   CJ2A     steering gear change, housing and internal parts 1949 CJ2A, CJ3A parts 85, 86 0  
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