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Posted by: Porschef Aug 6 2017, 01:27 PM
A mechanic friend has one that's not running, I want to give him a hand getting it going (he's very busy). Is there a forum similar to this one (a stretch, no doubt) that provides info, tips, etc. to expedite the process?
TIA,
Joe
Posted by: 914 7T3 Aug 6 2017, 01:33 PM
A mechanic friend has one that's not running, I want to give him a hand getting it going (he's very busy). Is there a forum similar to this one (a stretch, no doubt) that provides info, tips, etc. to expedite the process?
TIA,
Joe
Yes, go to www.thesamba.com
Posted by: Porschef Aug 6 2017, 01:42 PM
Ok, duh, probably shoulda known. I hardly ever visit...
Thanks
Posted by: Mark Henry Aug 6 2017, 02:27 PM
There's also the STF, shoptalkforums.
It's a Type one 1600cc engine with a PICT34 carb, basically the trouble shooting list is exactly the same as a T4, except single carb.
You can think of them like small block vs big block.
First ignition and fuel, yada-yada...
Posted by: michael7810 Aug 6 2017, 02:33 PM
In the US, 73 and newer had L Jet FI
Posted by: Mark Henry Aug 6 2017, 02:44 PM
In the US, 73 and newer had L Jet FI
Are you sure?
L-jet didn't start here till '75 and usually our cars are the same spec (except California).
Posted by: porschetub Aug 6 2017, 03:47 PM
There's also the STF, shoptalkforums.
It's a Type one 1600cc engine with a PICT34 carb, basically the trouble shooting list is exactly the same as a T4, except single carb.
You can think of them like small block vs big block.
First ignition and fuel, yada-yada...
God I used hate that carb, good engine besides and a really easy car to work on.
Posted by: michael7810 Aug 6 2017, 04:26 PM
In the US, 73 and newer had L Jet FI
Are you sure?
L-jet didn't start here till '75 and usually our cars are the same spec (except California).
You're right according to Wikipedia Ljet started in '75. I worked at a VW dealer at the time but apparently my memory ain't what is used to be.
Posted by: Dave_Darling Aug 6 2017, 05:23 PM
Definitely couldn't have been 73, because the very very very first production car in the world that was equipped with L-jet EFI was:
The 1974 Porsche 914 1.8L (US-spec version).
We were the very first--and most fuel injection systems that came later were based on L-jet...
--DD
Posted by: 914forme Aug 6 2017, 05:49 PM
Including into the 1990s Mazda used as copy on the Miata's.
I bought a Miata for $800 once cause the guy could not get it to run, it would idle rough. I took the flapper off, noticed it was stuck in that position, cleaned it up, broke it free, a bit of dry graphite on the pivots and I had a very nice Miata. Swapped in a LSD and sold it for $4500.
That was a nice flip
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