Slat grill s/n 124845

[Ghigliona]

Hi guys,

Two questions:

1. Should my slat grill have a W2 engine ?

2. Should it have a black steering wheel or green ?

Thank you ?

Paolo

[Ghigliona]

Third question:

3. What kind of air cleaner should I use ?

Thanks !

[Ghigliona]

I need your help guys in answering these 3 questions...

Thanks !

Paolo

[David]

According to Nabholtz, you need the standard aircleaner (1st type with decal), and OD plastic steeringwheel. Not sure about the engine, I think the 'W' is just to tell what mold was used?

[ajlang]

Hi guys,

Two questions:

1. Should my slat grill have a W2 engine ?

2. Should it have a black steering wheel or green ?

Thank you ?

Paolo

Not sure about the W2 engine marking Paolo. I have an engine in the 114xxx range and 134xxx range and both are W2 marked.
Thanks,
Andy

[Ghigliona]

Thanks guys,

it actually has a W4 engine. But I don't know if in March 1942 they were already moulding W4 engines... What should I do ? Open it and see what data it has embossed inside ?

[Ian Fawbert]

Hi,
Id go with a black plastic sheller wheel. All the unrestored MB's Ive seen in the high 12XXXX and into the low 13XXXX range have had black shellers (and we have a lot of them here in Australia in that range). Mb 128365 had a black wheel. It also had a 1st type standard filter with the decal (Oakes filter, not AC pancake). Here are some more pics of it- viewtopic.php?f=96&t=262338

If I can, i shall check my MB engine and see what number it is (both serial and casting)- it is a 133XXX engine number. Alteratively, and the best way to solve and potentialy move/sell that engine if you need to, is to open it up and look at the machining date on the oil pan.

Cheers,
Ian

[Ghigliona]

Thank you so much Ian,

That jeep 128365 is amazing!

Does anybody know where I can find the decal for the air filter ?

Any chance to buy a black Sheller wheel ?

Paolo

[ajlang]

If you don't mind repro, I think Ron has both:
http://www.vintagejeeps.com/p-946-mb-gp ... -a535.aspx
http://www.vintagejeeps.com/p-1808-air- ... al-ac.aspx
Andy

Edit: Just noticed that Ron may be out of stock on the steering wheels.