356 Engine ?'s

[Richard/SIA]

Looking for 356 engine education.

Thursday I was offered a 356 engine "Cheap".
It is in pieces but supposed to be complete.
The crank is still in the cases and said to be a roller type.
Were roller cranks standard for 356 engines?

It's a fairly long drive for me but I could go back for it if it really is a good deal.
Not sure what I would do with it, could put it in my Auto-X F-Vee, unless it is too valuable for that?

[Jon Schmid]

Assuming the engine is "original," avoid roller bearing cranks. What number is stamped on the 3rd piece?

[Sebastian Gaeta]

If it is an original roller crank engine then you may have something valuable if it's an early one. The guys restoring pre-A's will be more than happy to take it off your hands at a nice profit for you assuming you buy it right. If it's a later version, say into 1957 or so, then as Jon said not so much.

Get the engine number and put it in here to see when it was built:

www.356a.com

1955 and earlier...get it!

1956-57 buy it if you want, but if you keep it use a plain bearing crank.
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Sebastian Gaeta

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[Starbucket]

A two piece case and all it's parts are Porsche Gold.

[Richard/SIA]

I need more information from the seller.