[Bob Carriere]

Hi David

Never ran it long enough to get hot ...... within 5 or so minutes the oil pressure started to go to zero so it was turned off........ however in its present location I would be really concerned for fuel to boil/vapor or melt the plastic housing of the filter.

On the dates.... yes you are correct Brian.... it is March 13 53..... where will I find the engine serial number??? not sure the engine is original of the 53 jeep???? will the engine serial be on the data plate...?

All the data plates are on the dash but very difficult to read partly worn and bad eyes..... best to HiRez photograph then play with photoshop to make out the faint lettering/stampings.

Thanks

Bob C