A targa looking for her engine

[67targa]

Does anyone out there have a list of vin#/engine # combinations. I have 500404 which came with a 69t implant. I now have an almost completed restoration with no heart,,,,,,help my tangerine mistress please.

[djpateman]

To get the engine # for a VIN you MUST get the COA from PCNA.

[67targa]

Yeah, I was told this. While on early S, one member had built a list of vins with their corresponding engine and trans #'s. I thought I would take a chance.
I found 909018 in good condition long block form minus the cylinders for a good price. Off to Henry at Supertec, well after I work some overtime. Its is heart wrenching to see her in the garage without an engine. I am buying Wayne's engine book today to start my homework. I am sure I will be posting questions once I scour the archives and formulate my game plan. So, thanks for all your patience in advance!

Long live the long hood!!

[djpateman]

Yes, that might well be myself with the list, however if you want to know the exact engine that came in the car you will need the COA. Engine #'s bounce around a lot compared to the VIN. If you don't have an S then you would be looking for a serial number like 911684 or higher. If you have 909018 available, then please let me know the build # stamped next to the type # 901/05. If you have a bare case, please tell me the 'matching' numbers on the case halves that indicate they are a paired set.

[67targa]

Thank you for your reply. I saw a thread Grady the listed my # as a 901/05 webers with solex cams, a late 66 build. I found some #s, for the case 901.101.101.01, 901.101.102.01 and on the cam towers 901.105.111.OR
Where would I find 901/05 on the case or is this a reference only
THanks Scott

[304065]

A 67 normal has a 901/06 engine.

[67targa]

You are right, my car had no engine and I found the 901/05 the other day. Is there a 901/05 listing on the case anywhere? So much dirt etc. I can not see it

[djpateman]

Yes, see this thread:
http://www.early911sregistry.org/forum/showthread.php?t=24913
Please list the three numbers you find.

[67targa]

the # on the front right side of the alternator support is 909018
Thanks for the link

[67targa]

Man this is dirty! I found the following after spaying degrease on it. I hope this is the answer to your question.901/5 5 017 is also on the block

Thank again for the link.
Scott

[djpateman]

If the engine is type 901/05 serial 909018 then the build # should be 5071. Please check again.
Photos might help; the German 7 & 1 can be easily comfused at times depending on the font.
On the top of the engine where the case halves are bolted together, there is a "pairing number" on each boss. Can you find it also?

[67targa]

You are correct it is 5071. I have been known to be a little dyslexic. The other numbers on top appear to be either 99 or 66. On one of these stampings there appears to be __ directly below. Does this help?
Scott

[djpateman]

Yes, Thanks very much.