Engine Number - I'm Stumped, 2.0 liter with a 1.7 liter code Options

[FRUNKenstein]

I have a '75 2.0 liter 914. VIN is 4752909774. I was looking for the engine block serial number, and found it in the location for a 2.0 engine. However, based on what I am seeing, the serial number is showing for a 1.7 liter block as it starts with "EA". But then the number doesn't really match up with the charts showing the engine block numbers for 1.7 liter engines because all of the EA serial numbers I see listed online start with "00" after the EA. And also, the engine serial number is in the correct location for a 2.0 liter block. So, I'm stumped.

The other unusual thing is that the last digit appears to be a 0, but it seems smaller than the other numbers. The serial number looks to be EA0152330. But again, the 0 on the end looks smaller, like maybe it really isn't part of the serial number. Any help to shed some light on what this means is greatly appreciated! Here is a pic:

[bdstone914]

I have a '75 2.0 liter 914. VIN is 4752909774. I was looking for the engine block serial number, and found it in the location for a 2.0 engine. However, based on what I am seeing, the serial number is showing for a 1.7 liter block as it starts with "EA". But then the number doesn't really match up with the charts showing the engine block numbers for 1.7 liter engines because all of the EA serial numbers I see listed online start with "00" after the EA. So, I'm stumped.

The other unusual thing is that the last digit appears to be a 0, but it seems smaller than the other numbers. The serial number looks to be EA0152330. But again, the 0 on the end looks smaller, like maybe it really isn't part of the serial number. Any help to shed some light on what this means is greatly appreciated! Here are some pics:


1975 Porsche 914 photos


Second 914 engine block pic

.Are the heads 2.0 heads with ther intake runner bolts and spark plugs at an angle or straight down? Could be a 2.0 that was rebut with a different case or naybe it is a 1.7. Post a picture of the top of the whole engine.

[930cabman]

I have a '75 2.0 liter 914. VIN is 4752909774. I was looking for the engine block serial number, and found it in the location for a 2.0 engine. However, based on what I am seeing, the serial number is showing for a 1.7 liter block as it starts with "EA". But then the number doesn't really match up with the charts showing the engine block numbers for 1.7 liter engines because all of the EA serial numbers I see listed online start with "00" after the EA. So, I'm stumped.

The other unusual thing is that the last digit appears to be a 0, but it seems smaller than the other numbers. The serial number looks to be EA0152330. But again, the 0 on the end looks smaller, like maybe it really isn't part of the serial number. Any help to shed some light on what this means is greatly appreciated! Here are some pics:


1975 Porsche 914 photos


Second 914 engine block pic

.Are the heads 2.0 heads with ther intake runner bolts and spark plugs at an angle or straight down? Could be a 2.0 that was rebut with a different case or naybe it is a 1.7. Post a picture of the top of the whole engine.

It's anybody's guess as to what has gone on with anything close to 50 years old. Was the engine running?

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