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Technical => Engine Tech Forum => Topic started by: Dan on January 15, 2012, 06:31:14 AM

Title: engine serial number
Post by: Dan on January 15, 2012, 06:31:14 AM

I picked up a motor with no serial number.All there is is a capital "D" where the serial number should be.is there a second place I could look or does anyone know what the capital "D" stands for.

Title: Re: engine serial number
Post by: buggal on January 15, 2012, 07:53:23 AM

Not certain, but I think it's a 1200  http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=270462

Title: Re: engine serial number
Post by: Dan on January 16, 2012, 06:55:07 AM

thank you.Everything writen in the Samba page is correct with my engine.Be nice to know the year.

Title: Re: engine serial number
Post by: dale-j on February 09, 2012, 03:59:08 PM

Not sure what the samba page shows (can't open it here), but it should be a 1965 40hp 1200 and have cam bearings.   Not a good engine to build up, but they can be quite reliable if left stock.

Title: Re: engine serial number
Post by: Bruce on February 09, 2012, 06:36:59 PM

With no numbers, it could be anything.  Post a pic of the case.