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volks1500
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 Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2016 10:05 pm Post subject: KDK Engine numbers |
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Hi,
Ok I have a 1943 Kubelwagen and it has the wrong engine (36hp). I don't want to change the engine since it drives better with this one but I do want to have an original engine for it. I found a 25hp engine that the owner says is a 1943 engine but I can find any charts or websites that help brake down the engine numbers for 25hp engine and when they where built. Does anyone know one?
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Bruce
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| Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2016 10:42 pm Post subject: Re: KDK Engine numbers |
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Get a photo of the engine number and post it here.
A Kubel will have an engine number starting with 2-
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volks1500
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| Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2016 10:39 am Post subject: Re: KDK Engine numbers |
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The engine number is 2-028272.
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Bruce
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a1steaksauce
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| Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2016 6:27 pm Post subject: Re: KDK Engine numbers |
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| That's a '43 engine number. |
And that's all that it is. terrible restamp is terrible. That's probably not a Kdf case.
Join the kubel korps if you're serious about learning Kdf era cars. VW people are clueless when it comes to them. |
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volks1500
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| Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2016 7:19 pm Post subject: Re: KDK Engine numbers |
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Where can I join the Kubel korps at?
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Martin Southwell
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| Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2016 3:46 am Post subject: Re: KDK Engine numbers |
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If you look at the right hand crankcase half, behind the crankshaft pulley, at about 2 O'clock, and higher than normal, you'll see the production date stamp, which ends .43, which would indicate a 1943 engine. Obviously more pictures woud help.
As for the number stampings, it looks like something done after a drink or two, or on a dark night! |
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Martin Southwell
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| Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2016 3:49 am Post subject: Re: KDK Engine numbers |
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| Forgot to mention, that for information & help on Kubels/Schwimmers, then this is a very good web-site: http://vw166.com/ |
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a1steaksauce
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| Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2016 5:41 am Post subject: Re: KDK Engine numbers |
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| volks1500 wrote: |
Where can I join the Kubel korps at?
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I'll pm you their club info. |
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Jacks
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| Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2016 8:33 am Post subject: Re: KDK Engine numbers |
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Those numbers look photoshopped to me. Other numbers appear to be visible behind them.
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blood
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| Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2016 4:08 pm Post subject: Re: KDK Engine numbers |
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I think there are two different kubel cases for the 1943 model year. These photos are for a replacement engine for my 1944 kubel, as you can see this engine was cast on July 29 43 and does not have the perimeter bolts. I think the perimeter bolts were introduced less than a month later. I also have included the engine number which shows what it is supposed to look like and to set a timeline. I have been spending many months gathering up parts and have many more to get before my engine will be complete. Wish you good luck in your project. David Bloodworth |
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T2_681
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| Posted: Sun Dec 29, 2019 2:10 am Post subject: Re: KDK Engine numbers |
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| Any new finds as of when exactly the engine case changed to the reinforced version? |
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blood
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| Posted: Sun Dec 29, 2019 4:57 pm Post subject: Re: KDK Engine numbers |
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| Sorry, no new date info on exact date change. I have to admit I have not been looking for the change over date. |
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T2_681
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| Posted: Mon Dec 30, 2019 5:50 am Post subject: Re: KDK Engine numbers |
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OK
When you say the reinforced cases came possibly a month later, do you mean the date they were cast? |
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