Hi Robin,
Welcome to the MLU. According to common knowledge, there is no such thing as a 44 WLC. There are 1944 built 43 WLC but there are no 44 WLC, just as all wartime WLAs are 42 WLA even if they were built in 1943, 44 or 45. There are therefore no bikes with a 44WLCxxxxx engine number. The VIN number you have on your engine sounds very much like a re-numbered case number, maybe on a blank NOS case or a restrike on a ground down VIN boss. I have heard rumours once of a 44WLCxxxxx engine case, but with no substantiating proof whatsoever. WLCs were only made as 42 models and 43 models, 42WLCxxxxx and 43WLCxxxxx. Hope this helps a little bit.
Maybe you could post some pictures of your bike?
François
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François-Xavier Dutoy
1942 Harley 42WLC
1943 Welbike Mk2
10-cwt Canadian GS trailer
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