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Engine Identification

On Type 1, engine serial number is stamped on alternator support flange. On Type 2 and Type 4, engine serial number is stamped on crankcase, below breather and near ignition coil. On all other models, engine serial number is stamped on left side of engine, near distributor.

1974 ENGINE CODES

Application Code
Type 1
  Federal AK
  Calif. AH
Type 2
  Carbureted AW
  Fuel Injected ED
Type 4
  1700 cc EA
  1800 cc EC
Dasher
  Federal XW, XV
  Calif. XZ, XY
THE THING AM
1975 ENGINE CODES

Application Code
Type 1 AJ
Type 2 ED
Dasher
  Man. Trans. XS
  Auto. Trans. XR
Rabbit & Scirocco
  Man. Trans. FC
  Auto. Trans. FG
1976 ENGINE CODES

Application Code
Type 1 AJ
Type 2 GD
Dasher YH
Rabbit & Scirocco
  Man. Trans. EE
  Auto. Trans. EF
1977-78 ENGINE CODES

Application Code
Type 1 AJ
Type 2 GD
Dasher
  Federal
    Man. Trans. YG
    Auto. Trans. YH
  California YK
  Rabbit EE
  Scirocco EF
1979 ENGINE CODES

Application Code
Type 1 AJ
Type 2 GE
Dasher
  Federal
    Man. Trans. YK
    Auto. Trans. YH
  California YG
  Rabbit EH
  Scirocco EJ