 Trouble shooting a 2.2 / 6 cyl, Starting up |
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| drew5785 |
 Jan 28 2010, 12:05 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 27-January 10 From: brea,ca Member No.: 11,299 Region Association: Southern California  |
I've recently swapped the motor on my 914 from a 1.7-4 to a 2.2-6cyl. This is my first porsche so I'm not an expert. Let me explain my problem:
I've swapped the motor, hooked up all the wires and plumbing. But it wont start. I've worked on other cars before so I've gone through the basics. Its getting gas, it turns over fine, and seems to be getting plenty of spark. But no bang. My only thought is that the timing is off. I've heard that you have to crank the motor tell the notch in the front pulley is at 12:00 then check that the rotor is pointing to the number one wire. Anyone thats worked on a 914-6 knows how impossible it is to really work on the front pulley. From what I can tell the timing is right too. Anyone have any tips or ideas. I dont want to give in and take it to a thief...I mean mechanic.  |
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| oldschool |
Jan 28 2010, 12:15 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,362 Joined: 29-October 08 From: P-town Member No.: 9,705 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(drew5785 @ Jan 27 2010, 10:05 PM)  I've recently swapped the motor on my 914 from a 1.7-4 to a 2.2-6cyl. This is my first porsche so I'm not an expert. Let me explain my problem: I've swapped the motor, hooked up all the wires and plumbing. But it wont start. I've worked on other cars before so I've gone through the basics. Its getting gas, it turns over fine, and seems to be getting plenty of spark. But no bang. My only thought is that the timing is off. I've heard that you have to crank the motor tell the notch in the front pulley is at 12:00 then check that the rotor is pointing to the number one wire. Anyone thats worked on a 914-6 knows how impossible it is to really work on the front pulley. From what I can tell the timing is right too. Anyone have any tips or ideas. I dont want to give in and take it to a thief...I mean mechanic. very cool dude Talk to Brad, I told him about you, he can help,BTW I have not put my 1.7 that I got from you in my red car yet. May do it this week end? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
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| underthetire |
Jan 28 2010, 12:17 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,062 Joined: 7-October 08 From: Brentwood Member No.: 9,623 Region Association: Northern California |
I see the problem. You are missing the spark plugs. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
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| sixnotfour |
Jan 28 2010, 01:04 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,434 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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probably 180 out ofhe time.
Check for compression at the TDC mark. Or swap the wires around and see if it starts. |
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| Mark Henry |
Jan 28 2010, 06:08 AM
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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 |
Many peeps cut a window in the firewall so they can set their timing, then cover it with a tin cover and the backpad.
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| jt914-6 |
Jan 28 2010, 06:27 AM
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Driving & working on teeners 41 years Group: Members Posts: 1,786 Joined: 3-May 08 From: Bryant, Arkansas Member No.: 9,003 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Jan 28 2010, 06:08 AM) Many peeps cut a window in the firewall so they can set their timing, then cover it with a tin cover and the backpad. Or to change a fan belt........ (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) |
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| IronHillRestorations |
Jan 28 2010, 06:54 AM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,729 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None
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Nice project! There could be a number of reasons your engine won't run, so you need to start from square one. The engine has to rotate twice to get #1 cylinder to TDC.
Double check the following and make sure it's dead on the nuts. Valve lash Cam timing Ignition timing Spark plug gap |
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