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Posted by: dagdal1967 Jan 30 2007, 01:02 PM

All,

Clay has graciously volunteered to help me put the L-JET FI system back on my single carb 1.8L '74. After some discussion we though we would open it up and make it a tech session and invite all who would be interested in learning/helping to the party

The event will be at Clay's house, as he has the lift, tools and access to extra parts we might need.

Clay mentioned maybe doing burgers etc. I don't know how these things usually work, but it might be a kind of cool pot-luck event.

Thanks Clay and Betty for opening your Garage (and home) to us!

Doug

Posted by: spare time toys Jan 30 2007, 05:47 PM

About what time? I have basketball with my Special Olympic guts untill 11.

Posted by: dagdal1967 Jan 30 2007, 06:52 PM

Clay can chime in on this one, but last time we started about 10:00 AM and were there until well into the afternoon (3:30 or 4:00) ...

I have a feeling this session might last a little longer, but I could be completely mistaken!

Clay?

Posted by: ClayPerrine Jan 30 2007, 08:30 PM

10 am is fine. Anyone who wants to come or go during that time is welcome.

Doug, it should only take a few hours to do this. The hardest part is running the wiring for the relocated fuel pump.

Posted by: dagdal1967 Jan 31 2007, 01:19 PM

Great! I hope we don't run into anything weird. Would love to have it done so that I can get some miles on it testing it out. Once it's running reliably, it will become my daily driver and the Jeep will get a (well earned) rest.

I'm so excited!

Posted by: ClayPerrine Feb 1 2007, 12:11 PM

Posted by: dagdal1967 Feb 1 2007, 12:57 PM

Clay,

If the FI conversion isn't going to take more than a couple of hours, can we also shoot to swap out the shift bushings? Would be a great opportunity while it's up on the lift.

Doug

Posted by: tat2dphreak Feb 1 2007, 01:22 PM

awesome! I gotta check the schedule and stuff but I'm anxious to see this...

sorry I haven't been on the site much lately

Posted by: Grelber Feb 1 2007, 01:29 PM

I'll try to be there. What to bring?

Posted by: MBowman325 Feb 1 2007, 09:14 PM

I oughta be able to make it. Was hoping to get down to that part of TX around then anyways... I can bring something. Or somethings...

Can't tell you how much I miss seeing the Texas Flag. Everytime I see a TX area code on the phones, that's what it makes me think of.

Posted by: dagdal1967 Feb 2 2007, 08:17 AM

Clay, you wanna chime in here about how you wanna do the BBQ thing?

Should people bring side dishes, drinks, meat, etc?

Let us all know!

Doug

Posted by: ClayPerrine Feb 2 2007, 12:04 PM

It is probably going to be cold, so I don't want to stand outside to tend a BBQ. We can all chip in for pizza, we have the fridge for drinks (BYOB). Bring some folding chairs, or you gotta stand up, I only have a few.


We can do the shift linkage after the FI fix. If someone wants to take pictures, I can write this up.


I wish I had the webcam up so the rest of 914World could participate. Hopefully this can happen in the future.


Oh.. and everyone can see the second generation AC compressor brackets for my Six. They are about half finished right now.



Address


3309 Austin Ct.
Hurst, TX. 76054

If you need directions, Just drop me a PM.

Posted by: dagdal1967 Feb 3 2007, 09:17 AM

Posted by: Thoward914 Feb 6 2007, 10:43 PM

To add a little variety I'll bring the 944. I want to replace the timing belt before my daughter Cathy does the PCA autocross schools. The weather for Saturday is a high of 44 degrees. It sure would be nice to do this in Clay's garage instead of my driveway.

Posted by: LowGT Feb 7 2007, 01:17 AM

I think my wife is working some overtime on Saturday, so I might be able to come. My V8 conv isn't running yet, it's a wiring nightmare. So I guess it will be the Ford Ranger beater as usual.

Posted by: ClayPerrine Feb 7 2007, 07:49 AM

You wanna dis my crib by riding a WATER PUMPER ?!?!?!?!?! I might just put a cap in yo ass for that!!

You realize that it will take hours to do the FI on Doug's car? So I won't have time to help with the belt. You can use the garage, but we are going to be busy.





What kind of wiring problems... I may be able to help.

Posted by: jr91472 Feb 7 2007, 07:56 AM

You guys and girls have fun without me. Too many kids activities this weekend.

Posted by: dagdal1967 Feb 7 2007, 08:41 AM

I'm really looking forward to this.

I've had AC guys in (and above) my garage this weeks so to save potential damage due to idiocy or accident, I've been driving the 914 to work every day. This has helped me remember A) why I own one in the first place, and how crappy the carb conversion is and how anxious I am to get back to FI.

In the mornings when its cold outside, the car runs like , but once the day has warmed up, especially the last 2 days, she drives like the car I remember!

Once again HUGH thanks to Clay for helping me get everything ready and for actually doing the conversion back to FI.

You da Man!!!

Posted by: LowGT Feb 7 2007, 12:49 PM

Hack job wiring problems. THe original owner who did the comversion decided to eliminate the relay board himself, i.e cut off connector and run 3-4 connections off each wire. He had the same ideas about connecting accessories to the fuse panel. A good example being, when I turn on the hazards every light in the car blinks. So I've been slowly cleaning up his wiring attempts.

Posted by: ClayPerrine Feb 7 2007, 12:51 PM

It sounds like it would be simpler to remove the harness and replace it with a good used one.


Ask some of the members here if they have a harness they would sell you. It is easy to change it out.

Posted by: dagdal1967 Feb 8 2007, 01:08 PM

for those that might not have seen it...

2 days and counting...

Posted by: Red86944 Feb 8 2007, 06:13 PM

Dis your crib????? A Water Pumper would IMPROVE your crib!!! you know my car looks so good.....
you are so funny..... you know that you would love to see what makes a water pumper tick I always see the sparkle in your eye every time she is around you.
Come on Clay its ok to admit it.

Posted by: Bryho Feb 8 2007, 09:08 PM

Wish I could stop by but I have family stuff to attend too.
Would like to meet more of you DFW guys.
Maybe I can get some help getting mine up an running someday...

Posted by: zen motorcycle Feb 8 2007, 09:21 PM

I am out as well, although I would love to get more familiar with FI I am in the midst of moving so it is a fun filled weekend of packing up my own garage.

Have fun

Posted by: spare time toys Feb 11 2007, 08:17 PM

SOOOO how did it go?

Posted by: jr91472 Feb 11 2007, 10:21 PM

Yea, what no pics or nothin???

Actually I spoke to Clay today, they were out frantically looking for a fuel pump for Doug. The L-jet was all installed and ready to go, but no fuel pressure.

Hang in there Doug!! She'll be running in no time....

Posted by: Grelber Feb 12 2007, 07:25 AM

Doug: So that old fuel pump we were kidding about didn't work? You should have called, I've got a brand new rotary pump sitting in the garage (it's for mine, but I'd let you have it for now).

Posted by: ClayPerrine Feb 12 2007, 07:29 AM

Yep.. the whole thing is back together.. fuel pump would thunk but not turn. I had a bunch of spares, only one would turn, and it leaked. We managed to unstick the one Doug had, but it wouldn't make any pressure.


I am going to call Zim's this mornig when they open, and get a fuel pump. Then its home to install it and test the fuel system.

Posted by: Grelber Feb 12 2007, 07:44 AM

Clay: I read the new thread on wiring the fuel pump thru the relay board. Right now mine is run off the coil, and when I move the pump to the front, I want to rewire it. How bad of a sin will it be to run it off a switched terminal on the fuse block (with an inline fuse as well)?

Posted by: MJHanna Feb 12 2007, 09:25 AM

I've got a parts car you can have what ever wiring you need but you have to pull it yourself.

Posted by: Bleyseng Feb 12 2007, 10:01 AM

Busdepot has the Ljet pumps on sale
http://www.busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=043906091

Posted by: dagdal1967 Feb 12 2007, 11:58 AM

Clay got one at Zimms for $150, rebuilt. So he'll be able to get it on the car tonight and try to get things running.

Sorry Ron... Didn't even think to call you. Not that many people have parts like that lying around... I'll remember you for my next emergency! ;-)

Posted by: Grelber Feb 12 2007, 12:07 PM

$150.00!!?? Holy Sh*t, a brand new rotary was under $100.00, shipped. (with a new filter).

Posted by: ClayPerrine Feb 12 2007, 12:10 PM

This is a rebuilt factory pump. Yours will work , but I know this one is an exact bolt on.