What motor is this?

Karl Rolf · Posted: Fri May 06, 2016 3:01 pm Post subject: What motor is this?

Can some please tell me which Porsche motor this is . It's in a barn find 58 VW BUG ragtop bug I found .Its been setting for 15 years. Is the motor worth keeping for resale to a Porsche person? If I buy the car I don't want this motor in it . thanks

Karl

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tallman206 · Posted: Fri May 06, 2016 3:42 pm Post subject: Re: what motor is this?

It looks to be a Porsche Industrial Engine, made to be used in a vw replacement application. Look at the engine case along the split, under the Zenith 32NDIX carb, for a stamping showing the engine type number, typically 616/??-?. From there, you can make better inquiries about its worth. It is worth more to porche people needing good parts, and you can take the money and get a nice vw engine to go in there.
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Southern Classic Works
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1973 VW Type 181 with 616/33-6 powerplant
1962 356B-T6 Cabriolet Rustbucket

Karl Rolf · Posted: Fri May 06, 2016 3:54 pm Post subject: Re: what motor is this?

Thank you.. I can see now why the single carb . I was expecting to see duals carbs .. I will look at the case numbers .. yes I would love to put the OG 36hp motor back in the car . thanks

tallman206 · Posted: Fri May 06, 2016 4:55 pm Post subject: Re: what motor is this?

There is also an Industrial Engine Nameplate on the top of the fanshroud. I can see it in your photo. It will have all the pertinent specs and numbers. It is likely to be a Typ 616/18 engine. If so, it probably has around 55 HP DIN, as compared to the VW 30 HP DIN. A great kick in the pants as compared to the original engine.
I believe the 616/18 was also used in the rare and limited production Porsche Jagdwagen - a kind of kubelwagen made by Porsche but never adopted by the military.
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Jerry Henning
Southern Classic Works
St.Petersburg, Florida
1973 VW Type 181 with 616/33-6 powerplant
1962 356B-T6 Cabriolet Rustbucket

Starbucket · Posted: Mon May 09, 2016 2:36 pm Post subject: Re: What motor is this?

The 36 HP motor is a great motor but finding one and parts to rebuild it are near impossible these days. It was so massive compared to the output that they run forever. I'd keep the Porsche if it runs as you will be on the road a lot sooner (unless you can find someone to trade a good running one for it). Just remember you live in So. Cal. and you will get mowed down trying to get on the freeway with a 36 HP VW.

Mr. OGPaint · Posted: Tue May 17, 2016 9:10 am Post subject: Re: What motor is this?

Thanks to a resurgence in nostalgia and vintage performance 36hp are easier to rebuild now than they were 5-10 years ago. Most parts are easily available or rebuild able now thankfully
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dsrtfox · Posted: Tue May 17, 2016 1:58 pm Post subject: Re: What motor is this?

Keep it Porsche powered, what a conversation piece...

cornemuse · Posted: Sat May 21, 2016 9:52 am Post subject: Re: What motor is this?

Jon Schmid · Posted: Sun May 22, 2016 12:03 pm Post subject: Re: What motor is this?

I assume that with the engine in the car, the proper modifications to the valve train have been made?


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