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NCdad
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 26, 2015 8:19 am    Post subject: Trying to find out about motor in 1973 Thing... Reply with quote
Not to familiar with Things do thought I would ask here.
Friend picked up a '73 and was told it was the original motor.

The engine number is AM01xxxx.
I never have seen a AM serial.
Is this specific for a Thing?
Thanks in advance.
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 26, 2015 9:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yes it is.
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 26, 2015 4:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yes the AM prefix on the engine is for the type 181, I have a 73 thing with the AM stamp and it feels good to know it is still original. Have Fun Wink
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 26, 2015 7:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
A lot of times the original fan housing gets replaced. Original 73 will not have fresh air outlets for a heater.
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