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  1. 03-24-2015, 09:07 AM #1
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    911 Engine What year?

    I have a complete 911 engine 900484 that came out of a 1969 modified 912. I am trying to figure out if it is for a 1965 model year or a 1966 model year any info would be helpful.
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  2. 03-24-2015, 10:27 AM #2
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    You you have a very early 901/01 engine fitted in 911 cars up until March 1966 when Weber carbs replaced Solexs. Chances are good that it was originally fitted in a 65 model. Hope that helps
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    Very early 65 (late Jan-early Feb). Does it still have Solexes?
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  4. 03-24-2015, 03:58 PM #4
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    The engine has Weber carbs on it now
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  5. 03-24-2015, 04:25 PM #5
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    Still creme de la creme Dirk. I hope you find its original mate. If you do, you can surely purchase a hot rod motor for the 912. There are always a few guys looking for early motors for their '65s
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  6. 03-25-2015, 07:02 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by John912 View Post
    You you have a very early 901/01 engine fitted in 911 cars up until March 1966 when Weber carbs replaced Solexs. Chances are good that it was originally fitted in a 65 model. Hope that helps
    The little spec booklet gives the date of the last Solex-carbureted engine as 21 February 1966 (engine # 903910). Other unique features of the earliest engines are center lubricated camshafts (used up to engine #903069) and forged steel rocker arms.
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  7. 03-25-2015, 07:06 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dirkster59 View Post
    I have a complete 911 engine 900484 that came out of a 1969 modified 912. I am trying to figure out if it is for a 1965 model year or a 1966 model year any info would be helpful.
    My guess is engine #900484 was manufactured in the first week of January 1965. The nearest match to that engine number that I've recorded from forums is 900469, which is associated with chassis #300411.

    If you haven't heard from a couple well known builders/restorers yet, expect to get PMs.
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  8. 03-25-2015, 07:15 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by Eminence Gris View Post
    If you haven't heard from a couple well known builders/restorers yet, expect to get PMs.
    Well considering that he posted 3 different places about the motor with almost no replies for a day or two I would say his inbox is just about full
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  9. 03-25-2015, 07:25 AM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by P-CarLover View Post
    Well considering that he posted 3 different places about the motor with almost no replies for a day or two I would say his inbox is just about full
    The Usual Suspects are always alert. :-)
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  10. 03-25-2015, 11:09 AM #10
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    Thank you one and all for the info and the help-now the hard part what is it worth?
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