[MV] MB engines

Jeff Polidoro (willys@vgernet.net)
Wed, 8 Oct 1997 09:10:19 -0400

I know we go through this periodically but I'd like to try again. Does
anyone have in their L head inventory any engines cast 8-19-44 with an
engine number around 46XXXX. The casting date is what is important, as it
is raised and is actually _in _ the casting. I only mention the range of
engine numbers as it may narrow the search for you in the event that you,
like a list subscriber who shall remain unnamed, have a 20 foot high pile
of
these. The date will be on the RH side and will only say 8-19, not 8-19-44
but we know from other engines we've seen that the August 19th castings
were 1944. Also, I am not aware of another batch of engines cast in August
44 but if you have an 8-XX engine or late 7-XX, it may be just as good, so
please don't
hesitate to let me know. I'd like the opportunity to check out as many
possibilities as possible.

I also need an MB engine cast in late May, June, or early to mid July
of 1945. I think the May 1945s were cast 5-28 but I've never seen a June
or
July engine. Also if you have an MB delivered in these months, I'd
appreciate knowing the serial number and casting date of your engine even
if it's not for sale.

One last thing, if someone has one of these two engines, still crated, I
would be willing to trade a 9-12-44 crated engine (sn # 512XXX) for the one
I need. The crate is perfect and the engine doesn't even have any dust on
it. It's always been perfectly dry so the bare metal bands don't even have
any surface rust. It would be perfect for display because of it's
condition. I don't care about the condition of the crate or cosmetic
appearance of the one I trade for because I intend to go through it and
then put it in a Jeep. (I realize it may be a piece of history but I would
think it would be happier working, rather than sitting around looking
pretty... I know I am.)

Regards,

JP

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