Engine Identification

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In an effort to save a friends life from his wife, I am now a proud owner of a complete 2.7...but I need help to try and identify it exactly since I am going to sell it so I can pour more $$$ into my 83 Cab . Can anyone help? Also, any ideas how much it's worth? Can assume it needs rebuilding, exhaust in great shape, a few newer parts are visable, the only thing missing is the top of the airbox. Thanks in advance!

[emcon5]

On the right side of the fan, at its base should be the engine serial number and engine type number. If you can find the type number, it should be 911/xx. When you find what number XX is, look it up on this chart, compliments of Thom F. who smartly lifted it from Paul Wier's web page after they went tits-up.

If you can't find the type code, post the serial number, and one of us will look it up for you.

Tom

[jstgermaine]

Followed your directions and found this: 911/85

[emcon5]

Hmm, that one isn't on that chart, but here are the numbers from Bruce Anderson's book.

Type# 911/85
Year 1977
Characteristics 2.7 911S USA 50 state engine
Displacement bore x stroke in mm 90x70.4, 2687cc
Valve size in mm I 46 E 40
Port size in mm I 35, E 35
Compression Power in DIN horsepower 8.5:1 165hp @ 5800rpm
Peak Torque 176lb/ft @ 4000 rpm

Hope this helps.

Tom

[jstgermaine]

Thanks....

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Thanks Tom, finally found the number. Mine was 911/85 also which was not on the chart but thanks for looking it up in BA's book. Anyone have an opinion how much it is worth?
thanks guys!