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| Porschef |
 Aug 6 2017, 01:27 PM
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How you doin'  Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 7-September 10 From: LawnGuyland Member No.: 12,152 Region Association: North East States 
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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 |
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| 914_7T3 |
Aug 6 2017, 01:33 PM
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Please forgive me, I'm new to all of this! Group: Members Posts: 1,853 Joined: 3-April 17 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 20,991 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(Porschef @ Aug 6 2017, 12:27 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 Yes, go to www.thesamba.com |
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| Porschef |
Aug 6 2017, 01:42 PM
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How you doin' Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 7-September 10 From: LawnGuyland Member No.: 12,152 Region Association: North East States
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Ok, duh, probably shoulda known. I hardly ever visit...
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| Mark Henry |
Aug 6 2017, 02:27 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
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... |
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| michael7810 |
Aug 6 2017, 02:33 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,081 Joined: 6-June 11 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 13,164 Region Association: Southwest Region
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In the US, 73 and newer had L Jet FI
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| Mark Henry |
Aug 6 2017, 02:44 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
QUOTE(michael7810 @ Aug 6 2017, 04:33 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). |
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| porschetub |
Aug 6 2017, 03:47 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,705 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Aug 7 2017, 08:27 AM) 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. |
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| michael7810 |
Aug 6 2017, 04:26 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,081 Joined: 6-June 11 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 13,164 Region Association: Southwest Region
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QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Aug 6 2017, 01:44 PM) QUOTE(michael7810 @ Aug 6 2017, 04:33 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. |
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| Dave_Darling |
Aug 6 2017, 05:23 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,991 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California
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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 |
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| 914forme |
Aug 6 2017, 05:49 PM
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Times a wastin', get wrenchin'! Group: Members Posts: 3,896 Joined: 24-July 04 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 2,388 Region Association: None
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) 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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