What engine is it KZT00AE037907

[Padders]

Can any of you guys help me with identifying the engine I have just bought from HOBBO. It is 1015cc 8mm studs engine number KZT00AE037907. Is it A2 Z1R Import etc.

Cheers Ian.

[uk kev]

1977 Z1000-A1
FRAME NUMBER: KZT00A-000001 >
ENGINE NUMBER: KZT00AE-000001 >

[steve f]

as above the z1000 A1 engine no finish's at KZT00AE004018

[uk kev]

But the A2 number never started untill 042501, which makes the above number an A1.

Are you saying that the A1 only sold 4018 units worldwide Steve, or am I missing the point, or have you missed a number out?

1978 Z1000-A2
FRAME NUMBER: KZT00A-027501 >
ENGINE NUMBER: KZT00AE-042501 >

[Rich]

I think it's a Kawasaki ;)

[steve f]

Quote: from uk kev on 6:02 pm on Aug. 31, 2006
But the A2 number never started untill 042501, which makes the above number an A1.

Are you saying that the A1 only sold 4018 units worldwide Steve, or am I missing the point, or have you missed a number out?

1978 Z1000-A2
FRAME NUMBER: KZT00A-027501 >
ENGINE NUMBER: KZT00AE-042501 >

thats what it says in themodel recognition manual unless the book is printed wrong as i have looked again maybe they got a digit wrong and it should be
KZT00A040018 ???? NOT
KZT00A004018 CERTAINLY LOOKS BETTER

[Rich]

4018 is the start number for models made in America.

Ian your number refers to an A1 or B1 ltd, A2s start at 040605, The A1 should have a nylon thread to the clutch actuation mechanism, I think this is the only difference engine wise between them, but if people have any sense they've replaced it with a later "ball" mechanism. Z1Rs are D1s and have a D in the number instead of the A in AE.

Which is all irrespective really but you may buy me a pint for it!

[Padders]

Just checked not the nylon type so does that make it a B1 or an A1 that has had a later mech fitted. Not too fused just wanted to make sure I had genuine numbers.

I'll buy you a pint Rich just because you replied without mentioning S*****N frames.

Cheers Ian.

[Rich]

According to your frame numbers it'll be an A1 or B1, same engine - just the B1 was the American chopper thing! The nylon actuator was used upto engine 25467 and superceeded by the ball version which was much better, so I would expect your engine to be a late A1.

[Padders]

Cheers time to get stripping the thing and hope I find nothing untoward lurking inside! Has Dyna S ignition fitted which was a nice bonus. Hobbo thought it had the system fitted but we never checked when I collected the engine.

Ian.

[Rich]

You only ever know what it's like when you take it to bits!