1100 or 1200

vwfive Casual Dubber

49 posts · joined May 2012 · 12 May 2012, 11:03 am

#901512

Hi all,just picked up a '58 beetle but unsure of engine size,any help to identify appreciated.
Engine no 2461157
Chassis no 2041051

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 12 May 2012, 1:22 pm

#901544

it should be a 36hp engine with a fixed generator stand

volumex Officially Full-On Dubber

389 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 12 May 2012, 8:04 pm

#901609

The number indicates a 36hp 1200 (actually 1191 cc)
Also likely that it's the original engine...

vwfive Casual Dubber

49 posts · joined May 2012 · 12 May 2012, 9:44 pm

#901624

Hey guys thanks heaps for the prompt replies;watch this space there will be more questions!

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 13 May 2012, 7:23 am

#901653

put up some pics that the best way