CCKW 270 crated for shipment
Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 12:54 am
Taken from the WWII manual for preparing CCKW Crated engines for installation.
"Prior to packing, the engine is completely assembled with all accessories such as, starter, generator, distributor and carburetor. The assembly is thoroughly tested and all necessary operation adjustments are made. The unit is then partially disassembled; removed parts rustproffed, packaged and sealed; basic engine internally and externally rustproffed, and openings sealed with tape. The engine and accessories are packed into a reuseable packing crate."
"Basic engine is packed into a crate, with parts cartons stowed around it. Packing crate is banded and equipped with a removeable cover retained to sides and ends of crate with ten wood screws. Cartons and packages are wrapped with corrosion preventave materials, and are labled and numbered."
The inside of the crate is lined with an asphalt treated barrier paper. There were specific crated engines for the CCKW, AFKW and DUKW. There were kits to convert a long block to the proper oil pan and specific parts for the application intended.
Manny Rogers had a Norwegian Gov't rebuilt 270 mounted on a skid. It was not the same type as used by the GMC factory.
I am working on buying an NOS Crated CCKW engine from an old time dealer.
NOS CCKW 270s were common items from the late 40s thru the early 50s.
One can drool and wait for one to show up but we are 50 years too late. Some European rebuilds, especially by ERGMA were poorly preserved, and not rebuilt using the best parts and technique.
"Prior to packing, the engine is completely assembled with all accessories such as, starter, generator, distributor and carburetor. The assembly is thoroughly tested and all necessary operation adjustments are made. The unit is then partially disassembled; removed parts rustproffed, packaged and sealed; basic engine internally and externally rustproffed, and openings sealed with tape. The engine and accessories are packed into a reuseable packing crate."
"Basic engine is packed into a crate, with parts cartons stowed around it. Packing crate is banded and equipped with a removeable cover retained to sides and ends of crate with ten wood screws. Cartons and packages are wrapped with corrosion preventave materials, and are labled and numbered."
The inside of the crate is lined with an asphalt treated barrier paper. There were specific crated engines for the CCKW, AFKW and DUKW. There were kits to convert a long block to the proper oil pan and specific parts for the application intended.
Manny Rogers had a Norwegian Gov't rebuilt 270 mounted on a skid. It was not the same type as used by the GMC factory.
I am working on buying an NOS Crated CCKW engine from an old time dealer.
NOS CCKW 270s were common items from the late 40s thru the early 50s.
One can drool and wait for one to show up but we are 50 years too late. Some European rebuilds, especially by ERGMA were poorly preserved, and not rebuilt using the best parts and technique.