What kind of engine do I have?

[uber]

On the cating of the Engine the last # say 12 60....what does that mean?

[uber]

I meant casting not cating...sorry.

[Embraer]

Playa lives!

[djpateman]

red outlines the serial location
green outlines the engine type # location.

[Grady Clay]

uber,

First
Welcome to the Forum
You will find a lot of help here.

I want to apologize for the rude ‘junk’ comments.
That was inappropriate.
This is a VERY valuable engine.

The 692 engines were 1500 and 1600 cc “Carrera 4-cam” engines from the late ‘50s and early ‘60s.
They were originally delivered in 356A and 356B (T5) Carrera GS and Carrera GT and a few of the RSK, RS-60/61 Spyders and the Abarth Carrera (GTL).

The 692/0 still had the Hirth roller-bearing crankshaft but the 692 series was best noted for using plain bearings for the first time (692/1). The really ‘hot’ version is the legendary 692/3A.

Some research will get you all the details.
I’ll be glad to help.
There are others on the Forum who are 4-cam knowledgeable, many far more than I.

At one point I owned more than 1% of all the 4-cylinder, 4-cam engines. Yes, I have completely rebuilt them and taught others the skill.

I just met with a friend (now 88) who raced these in a 550A in the late 50’s. I am going to get his commentary on this photo collection from those years.


What do you intend to do with the engine?
What do you know of its history?
Where are you located?
Does the engine turn by hand? (if not easy, STOP.)

For an engine like this, Porsche AG might trade you a new GT3RS. Yes, it is VERY valuable.

Best,
Grady

[msterling]

You will find that this is a skeptical bunch of guys but also very knowledgeable. Where did you get that engine? Did it come with a car attached?

[356RS]

Gotta see where this is going. Tell us more.

[MarKoBrow]

I am with you Mark, I am having a hard time with this whole thread.

[kenikh]

I figgered this for a joke. It's not even April 1.

[uber]

No Joke...I'm trying to find the History of the Engine. Getting mixed responses as expected.

[MarKoBrow]

Then why not ask in any of the 356 forums? Why did you stage it for the photo?

[356RS]

Grady and others are right on how valuable this 4-cam engine is. If you reveal the type # Grady will be able to tell you what you have. Great find if it's for real. Thanks for sharing.

[easelboy1]

Intriguing ... (subscribed)

[Grady Clay]

uber,

Originally Posted by uber

No Joke...I'm trying to find the History of the Engine.

Good. Don’t worry about the other.

Please post the engine number and type number.
Images of those and all other numbers will help.

The “12 60” number is the casting date.
Porsche casting suppliers typically use the
“week/year” format so that could be
week 12 of 1960, 21 March 1960 to 25 March 1960.



692.101.102.00 is the engine casting number.
In this era, I suspect it is the same as the part number.

The "10,61" may be the date built or possibly rebuilt.
October 1961.

Please post more pictures of the complete engine from
all sides and details of everything.

We can tell a lot from good images.

Is there a car?

Best,
Grady

[zithlord]

Subd, please post serial and type number, that will answer your questions.

J

[kenikh]

Originally Posted by uber

No Joke...I'm trying to find the History of the Engine. Getting mixed responses as expected.

If you actually have this motor, you, my friend, have found something VERY special. Not just kind of special, VERY VERY special.

This sale of this motor would fund a good portion of your retirement.

Congrats on the find - this is the equivalent rarity of finding an SWB Ferrari in a barn.

[pplkook]

Uber

Grady as always is being an outstanding statesman for the community, but I have to say that the lack of information you have provided leaves the community skeptical. Either this is a complete hoax or you have just lucked into something special.

More information has been requested frequently, but no response - a great one would be - how the heck did you end up with a 4 cam motor and have no idea what it is?

We all would love to have a real life "heh guys look what was in my neighbors garage who died and he left it to me" story on Pelican, but at this point given the amount of information provided to you by the forum, it is only polite to reciprocate and tell the story.

Good luck - hope it is true, we all could use a feel good story

Jack

[daepp]

Where in the world are you located?

[Jeff Higgins]

Originally Posted by pplkook

Uber

Grady as always is being an outstanding statesman for the community, but I have to say that the lack of information you have provided leaves the community skeptical. Either this is a complete hoax or you have just lucked into something special.

More information has been requested frequently, but no response - a great one would be - how the heck did you end up with a 4 cam motor and have no idea what it is?

We all would love to have a real life "heh guys look what was in my neighbors garage who died and he left it to me" story on Pelican, but at this point given the amount of information provided to you by the forum, it is only polite to reciprocate and tell the story.

Good luck - hope it is true, we all could use a feel good story

Jack

That's exactly where I'm at - very, very skeptical. No one who just "finds" an unidentified motor goes to a car forum asking what it is and only posts pics of casting numbers. A genuine "gee guys, what is it?" question, honestly looking for answers, would undoubtedly start off with pictures of the whole darn thing. Not some kind of teaser. Our collective chain is being yanked. That's not very nice.

[304678]

subscribed. Wonder if you have the engine a 4 cam / carrera owner was about to give up finding.

Richard