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Posted by: rhodyguy Jun 10 2013, 04:38 PM

been sitting waiting for a call to pick up the legacy outback and then go to the hardware store for some new fasteners. new oil and filter. couldn't wait any longer so... let the pump tone change, 4 pumps, hit the key and LIFT OFF!!! no muffler so it's LOUD. turned it off. have to get the muffler on, set the timing, balance the carbs, set the idle air for stable purring and button up the heat ducting. am i happy? FUCHIN' A!!!! don't want to jinx things with some outlandish prediction.

happy camper

Posted by: TargaToy Jun 10 2013, 04:43 PM

Congrats!!!

LOVE that feeling. I think I have short videos on all of my old phones from capturing the moments to send unsuspecting friends at ungodly hours!

Posted by: rhodyguy Jun 10 2013, 04:51 PM

for retirement my wife got an i-pad and, i don't know the model, a super thin BIG screened apple desk top. i'll have her shoot some vids with the pad and post them on youtube. i'm really pleased.

k

Posted by: Mblizzard Jun 10 2013, 05:56 PM

Great! Do mine next?

I know that feeling of getting it going and savoring the success.

Posted by: ThePaintedMan Jun 10 2013, 08:46 PM

Really happy Kevin! Sorry to hear about the Suby, but glad you're getting things figured out! Can't wait for video...

Posted by: aircooledtechguy Jun 10 2013, 09:10 PM

Way cool, Kevin!! I don't think I have ever seen your 914,. . . EVER!! This will be a real treat.

Posted by: sixnotfour Jun 10 2013, 09:52 PM

Posted by: Joe Sharp Jun 10 2013, 10:23 PM

Way Kool. Kevin has a real running 914. I don't think anyone I know has seen it.

Posted by: JRust Jun 10 2013, 11:37 PM

LOL! Well put Joe. I must admit I have seen Kevin with a running 914 before. Though it has been probably 10 years

Posted by: NORD Jun 10 2013, 11:46 PM

Glad to hear it Kevin. I got very little done today but Tuesday morning it will be started.

Get my seat brackets welded in also in the morning.

Joe and JRust, I think the last time Kevin drove his silver car was one week before the WCR 08. Glad he's running again.

Posted by: euro911 Jun 11 2013, 01:40 AM

COOL!

Yes,

Posted by: FourBlades Jun 11 2013, 06:15 AM

Nice work!

John

Posted by: rhodyguy Jun 11 2013, 07:21 AM

not a shameless plug. chris' cable linkage gets a big dose of credit on the smooth start. you can get it pretty damn close by eye just watching the action of the 2 pulleys after putting it on and presetting the throttle stop arms. had to turn the idle speed screws in a bit to find an acceptable idle, 850 to 900rpm. i'll get it up to operating temp today, confirm the timing and be breaking out the 'snail' to see what the flow is side to side. any adjustments can be made with one wrench and a short screwdriver. then find best idle with the idle air needle screws. when i swapped the mallory over, the rotor was close to the #1 terminal location with engine on tdc on cyl #1.

Posted by: rick 918-S Jun 11 2013, 07:38 AM

WCR 04

Posted by: rhodyguy Jun 11 2013, 08:07 AM

"would you like to have my map of the bay area?". the alien coming up the ramp at the parking garage. the cool valve stem caps with the alien face on them. dinner at the chinese rest...howard...fun times. wow, 9 years. time flies.

k

Posted by: rick 918-S Jun 11 2013, 08:19 AM

Ya, I still sport those valve stem caps on the Alien. I remember driving up to the top of the parking ramp and setting off all the car alarms on the way up. I have to miss this year. I have to drive 20 hrs. one way to Nashville for a 6hr meeting instead. I'm not getting paid to do it but if I don't go I likely will not be chosen to work this year. Glad your car is running. Finish the tune and have fun!

Posted by: rhodyguy Jun 11 2013, 08:58 AM

ol' skool triad and a bag of brand spankin' new fasteners. the first version made by david said. nice tone. dave ellison doesn't make them and i don't know why. don't ask him.


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Posted by: championgt1 Jun 11 2013, 09:22 AM

The 1.8 lives!

Posted by: rhodyguy Jun 11 2013, 09:37 AM

. hope the carbs aren't too big. are you avail to swing by after work? we'll do the timing. shouldn't take but a minute. you can grab the 'plushies' too.

Posted by: championgt1 Jun 11 2013, 11:24 AM

I am off work around 3:30. Be there around 4:00!

Posted by: championgt1 Jun 11 2013, 03:26 PM

Posted by: Porsche930dude Jun 11 2013, 04:59 PM

nice just started my 1.7 today for the first time today also!

Posted by: sixnotfour Jun 11 2013, 05:12 PM

Rolled out my 914 today also..it started too....yippee

Posted by: Gint Jun 11 2013, 08:20 PM

I didn't know you were working on one Kevin. Now post some pics already!

Posted by: euro911 Jun 12 2013, 02:49 AM

The 'BB' saw some action today (Tuesday) as well. It sat idling in the parking lot for about 15 minutes

Posted by: rhodyguy Jun 12 2013, 08:24 AM

'repeating the same behavior and expecting a different result is a sign of insanity'.

Posted by: ThePaintedMan Jun 12 2013, 08:34 AM

Everything okay? PLEASE say this engine isn't spewing smoke...

Posted by: aircooledtechguy Jun 12 2013, 10:16 AM

Pics already. . . SHEESH!!

Teasing us with pics of your exhaust is just not right. You're a dog owner; you know it's not nice to tease with treats. . . Throw us a bone why don't ya. . .

Posted by: rhodyguy Jun 12 2013, 10:20 AM

something to talk about when everybody is getting gassed up this weekend. jeanne "loaned' me HER cruiser this weekend. see you tomorrow nate. be careful driving over blewett pass. there are some tricky bits.

k