I'd guess the fuel pump base.
--Dan E.
Prior to 1950, VW used real wood for a component in the engine.
Name the part or try to guess.
Harry wrote in message <7a4qln$e...@bgtnsc03.worldnet.att.net>...
No joke! This is not a trick question!
Prior to 1950, VW used real wood for a component in the engine.
Without looking at other responses, I would have to say the push rod
tubes. As I recall, it was to reduce oil volume, or some such thing.
I could be completely off base, but that is what I seem to recall.
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Harry wrote:No joke! This is not a trick question!Prior to 1950, VW used real wood for a component in the engine.
Harry wrote:
> No joke! This is not a trick question! Prior to 1950, VW used real
> wood for a component in the engine. Name the part or try to guess.
The floorpans of early beetles were made of wood too.
And of course the convertible top bows.
But in the engine I can't remember any.
Jan
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Thanks to all who responded. The correct answer is: PUSHRODS .The hollow pushrods had a core of beechwood ( Buchenholz ) for transporting oil to the valve guides through a combination of wick- and capillary action.Harry.
Harry wrote in message
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>No joke! This is not a trick question!
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>Prior to 1950, VW used real wood for a component in the engine.=20
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>Name the part or try to guess.
The pushrods in the 36 HP engines were filled with wood. I assume this
was to dampen vibration, and thus strengthen them. If anyone needs
some of these, I have a few good ones available for sale.
Jim
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Harry wrote:
No joke! This is not a trick question! Prior to 1950, VW used real wood for a component in the engine. Name the part or try to guess.There were pieces of wood inside the push rod tubes to help return the oil to the sump. Dave '68 vert