VW service manual for US troops published June 6 1944 D-Day

[AtlasShrugged]

Found this US War Department publication which describes the operation and servicing of the VW military vehicle for the troops going into Europe in WW2.

http://www.allworldwars.com/German%20Volkswagen%201944%20Technical%20Manual.html

[Ahwahnee]

Quite a remarkable document.

[schenks13]

"I think those guys are working on an engine conversion."

That's a fun thought...what would you use in 1944?
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[Zeitgeist 13]

Trying to figure out where to install the AC compressor
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Casey--

'89 Bluestar ALH w/12mm Waldo pump, PP764 and GT2052
'01 Weekender --> full camper
y u rune klassik?

[AtlasShrugged]

What is very interesting is the US War Department had the VW service and operation documents fully translated and were prepared to start including the VW in the US Army motor pool with maintenance and repair logs, prior to D-Day. They must of done some testing too as the service notes conclude talking about the engine.

For the air cooled crowd..this looks familiar. The Wehrmacht VW had a 6 to 1 compression ratio and the VW engine liked some kerosene in the fuel.

Figure 5—Engine Installed
conventional rocker arms and pushrods. An engine oil strainer is located in the bottom of the crankcase, and an oil cooler is mounted in the blower housing. Maximum economy of the engine is obtained by using a low grade of fuel. Tests prove that 80 octane fuel, diluted with 20 percent kerosene, offers smoothest carburetor operation and most economical engine operation.

[Zeitgeist 13]

At one point, I owned two "modern" versions of the Wehrmacht's personnel transport stable. I see that the Kubel had a limited slip diff, so why didn't they continue to offer that feature in all their rear engine transaxles, including the T3?

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Casey--

'89 Bluestar ALH w/12mm Waldo pump, PP764 and GT2052
'01 Weekender --> full camper
y u rune klassik?

[Jake de Villiers]

[alijonny]

I had an old Latvian neighbor where I grew up who had memories of working on aircooled VWs during WWII. Had to change out a dead cylinder in the field. I remember his story, but now I wonder who's side he was on at that time... He was a really cool guy/retired machinist.
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That is a way cool document, would love to know how to get one for my 73 Thing. My dad was a D-Day guy, and told lots of stories of trying to drive Kubels thru lots of mud. If anybody comes by one they can spare, email me at,"[email protected]", it would be much appreciated. Cliff Waugaman in western Pa.

[gt1953]

I love this portion of the Document.

DURING-OPERATION SERVICE.
While vehicle is in motion, listen for such sounds as rattles, knocks, squeals, or hums that may indicate trouble. Look for
indications of trouble in air cooling system and smoke from any part of the vehicle. Be on the alert to detect any odor of overheating components or units such as generator,, brakes, or clutch; fuel vapor from a leak in fuel system, exhaust gas, or other signs of trouble. Each time the brakes are used, gears shifted, or vehicle turned, consider this a test, and notice any unsatisfactory or unusual instrument indications that may signify possible trouble in system to which the instrument pertains.
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Volkswagen: We tune what we drive.
Numbers Matching VW's are getting harder to find. Source out the most Stock vehicle and keep that way. You will be glad you did.

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72 Squareback
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[johnnypan]

Captured equipment was used by all sides,especially if the captured equipment was better than what you had..the Russian T34 tank was prized by the Germans for instance..I can see the US mechanics used to water cooled flathead engines,cast iron transmissions,ladder frames and springs with drive axles looking at these things and shaking their heads..

[thewalkingdude]