Jeep Spot the Difference - Willys MB, Ford GPW & Hotchkiss M201 - Part 1

My first Jeep was a Hotchkiss M201, purchased back in 2005. Straight away, I noticed several differences, compared to the wartime Jeeps. When I got my Ford GPW to rebuild in 2012, I began gathering photos of all the differences I could spot, between the three manufacturers.
If you have a Jeep, or are looking to buy one, this video may be of interest to you. Is your Jeep really wartime, or post war. Part 1 covers the Chassis and Engine Bay. The next video will look at the body.
PART 2 - • Jeep Spot the Differen...
Link to Jeep Cylinder Head types - ww2jeeps.com/htm/heads.htm
Link to Andy Carter's Hotchkiss M201 page - www.m201.com/
0:00 Intro
1:20 Chassis Number
3:12 Bumper
3:43 Chassis Leg
4:14 Radiator Bracket
4:37 Chassis Cross Member
4:59 Shock Mounts
5:29 Springs
7:02 Axles
8:30 Wheels
9:39 Tyres
10:36 Transmission Skid Plate
11:48 Handbrake Drum
12:19 Pintle A Frame
12:58 Pintle Hook
13:23 Cylinder Head
14:52 Radiator Cap
15:37 Radiators
16:27 Batteries
17:39 Air Filter
18:19 Oil Filter
19:16 Regulator
19:46 Generator/Alternator
20:22 Water Pump
20:45 Distributor
21:20 Plug Leads
21:53 Horn
22:39 Carburetor
22:54 Outro
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[@bruceklassen8261]

Good luck having the Willys MB # still being there

[@chrisbeard5884]

Great information.
One question on the M201 I noticed the 24v internal coil mounted on the block any more information on this thanks.

[@century_bombers]

When I got my M201, it had the Hotchkiss sealed distributor. When the ignition lead insulation broke down, I replaced it with a standard distributor, fitted with electronic ignition. The coil was mounted on the block. Later replacement coils have been 24v versions from a Land Rover. I've seen a number of M201s that have had the distributor replaced with the wartime type and various different coil styles, I presume depending on what people could find and whether the M201 was converted back to 12 or 6v.

[@chrisbeard5884]

@@century_bombers are you on the UK Hotchkiss Facebook page?
Thanks for the reply.
Just currently going through mine and was planning to go duel purpose to RAF markings.

[@century_bombers]

@@chrisbeard5884 No, not in that group. I'm on G503 and the Universal Jeep Supplies FB pages. I used motorway grade magnetic plastic to make my RAF markings. 2mtr x 600mm roll of white off Ebay for £16. I gave it a light wet sand to key the surface, then painted with enamels. Check out my website for more info about my two Jeeps and Dodge. There's a link in the video description.