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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Getting my 914 to run after 20 yrs sitting

Posted by: jadman Jul 16 2018, 04:12 PM

After letting my 1973 914-4 1.7L sit in my garage for 20 years i finally am trying to get it running again. Engine ran fine until I let the car sit around and battery died. it has dual Weber 32/36DFAV Carbs (but the water choke has been replaced by electric, but they are not connected). I drained the oil and fuel from the lines. Do I have to rebuild both carbs or can I somehow clean them and try to start the car? I think I need a new electric fuel pump so will replace it too.

Any suggestions on what else I should do to get it running?

Posted by: mepstein Jul 16 2018, 04:24 PM

If it was my ne, I would replace all the fuel lines including the ones that run down the tunnel. Of the almost 20 - 914’s I’ve purchased. Most have had dried out or cracked lines. I’m not buying the cream of the crop but rubber doesn’t well, especially after being exposed to gas.

Posted by: carking1996 Jul 16 2018, 04:32 PM

Welcome! Glad to hear another one coming on the road!

Posted by: Porschef Jul 16 2018, 05:33 PM

Tons of threads about this sort of thing. One right now, jadman's. If it was running, you'll have less to deal with. Clean up/out the fuel system, battery, oil, and see what happens, shouldn't be a big deal.

Good luck, get 'er rolling

Posted by: burton73 Jul 16 2018, 08:22 PM

Welcome

Bob B