Age of engine without a VIN

[Siig]

[QUOTE=Jerry Wieland;157732]If you have the transmission it could probably be identified if you were to post a picture of it.


Thanks Jerry! I have read things for the last 2 days and well, since you offered..... It's not oily but doesn't look like it was used, but what do I know!

Trans1.jpg Trans2.jpg


Figured I would toss the wheels in too. This is the only one with the tags still on. The other one is used and has a blue rim and time on it.(no pic)
fullwheel.jpg wheeltag.jpg

Any info is helpful, and thanks for your time.

Debra

[Chris Haynes]

The Trans is Big Twin 61", 74", 80". The front wheel is WLA 45".

[Siig]

The Trans is Big Twin 61", 74", 80". The front wheel is WLA 45".

Thank you Chris! Now I know how to start searching. I really appreciate the assistance.

Debra

[Rubone]

Debra,
There are parts and riders manuals posted online at the below address. Let me know if there is any info you need.
Robbie

http://www.hydra-glide.com/joomla/index.php

[Siig]

Debra,
There are parts and riders manuals posted online at the below address. Let me know if there is any info you need.
Robbie

http://www.hydra-glide.com/joomla/index.php

Thank you Robbie! Great site.

[Chris Haynes]

A 3&R transmission is worth bucks. Are you positive it is a 3&R? The R can be removed and use it as a 3 speed. There are date codes on the bottom of the tranny and also on the kicker cover. There should be a letter "R" stamped on the tranny lid if it is a 3&R.

[Siig]

Are you positive it is a 3&R? The R can be removed and use it as a 3 speed. There are date codes on the bottom of the tranny and also on the kicker cover. There should be a letter "R" stamped on the tranny lid if it is a 3&R.

Hi Chris,
I"m not positive about anything! I didn't even know what the word "boss" meant. I am on a rapid learning curve with everyone's help and I am grateful.

Is this the R you mean? tranwr.jpg LittleR.jpg
It took me a bit to find.

The other number on the lid? is 33-49 EST

The bottom numbers areTransbottom.jpg

I didn't know if I should have started a new thread with this or not over in rebuilt transmissions. Sorry if I am messing up the Flathead Thread. Again, I really appreciate all of your knowledge and assistance.
Debra

[Ken41WLA]

You have a new, unstamped replacement Big Twin military engine in the remains of the box. The 43 belly numbers indicate a 1943 model year. The L2 casting date means the cases were cast in Dec. 1942. All of the parts are different from a 45 cubic inch. For example, a 45 has 8 bolt heads. A VIN number was never stamped, so no one has a title. I know of a similar engine in my area, but it has been in a flooded basement, and he won't sell. My WW2 bike has a late 1945 replacement engine, with no VIN. Mine is a 45 cubic inch WLA.

[Chris Haynes]

She has it on eBay now asking 10 grand.

[Chuck#1848]

She has it on eBay now asking 10 grand.

Ya just gotta love it..........

[Jerry Wieland]

Would not surprise me one bit if someone anteed up for it. You spend 3 or 4 thousand for a junk motor and then pay a shop 3 to 5 thousand to have a shop rebuild it for you. This is all new parts. Jerry

[duffeycycles]

The NOS WLA motors I've seen all need rebuilt out of the box

[Siig]

Hey all,

As you know, I know virtually nothing about these parts. We weren't out to gouge anyone one on the price. We listed it for under what we were lead to believe it was worth. It's only worth what someone wants to pay, so no worries. Again I appreciate all the help in identifying it. If ithe price is too high and it doesn't sell, oh well it goes back in garage. I had just thought it would be a fun bike that my FIL had wanted to build and his idea was to customize it. That's why we joined AMCA to learn, not to sell. But one person says one thing, and then another tells us something completely different on value. I thought the engine deserved better than me learning on it but maybe we'll just end up building something with it if it doesn't sell

Thanks,

Debra

[exeric]

You have every right to do what you want with that engine Debra. Ebay is the perfect place to sell it because that is where it's true market value will be realized. Selling is a lot like buying in that if you have a price in mind, stick to it.