 1975 1.8 with OLLLLD FI, Carbs or ??? |
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| 19144jt |
 Jun 17 2009, 06:30 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 176 Joined: 19-September 05 From: Grass Valley, CA Member No.: 4,829  |
Got a 1975 914 1.8 that I am starting to restore with some updates (chrome bumpers etc.). The fuel injection still works for the most part but I have already got hot start problems and eventually want to do a big bore and maybe a performance cam. Weber carbs direct sells a dual Weber 40 idf kit complete for $640.
I'd like to hear the pros and cons of converting to the dual carbs. Tell me what you think guys! JT |
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| MBowman325 |
Jun 18 2009, 12:14 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 465 Joined: 14-July 05 From: Oklahoma City, OK Member No.: 4,413 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Hot start issues are typically unrelated to FI. You can either keep a hammer with you, park facing downhill, try the hot start relay or replace the starter. (In order of my desired trail of fixes, last most desirable)
I've yet to have an issue with the L-Jet on my '75. |
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| 19144jt |
Jun 18 2009, 01:27 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 176 Joined: 19-September 05 From: Grass Valley, CA Member No.: 4,829 |
QUOTE(MBowman325 @ Jun 18 2009, 11:14 AM)  Hot start issues are typically unrelated to FI. You can either keep a hammer with you, park facing downhill, try the hot start relay or replace the starter. (In order of my desired trail of fixes, last most desirable) I've yet to have an issue with the L-Jet on my '75. I should have clarified "Hot start problems" The problem I am having is definately FI related. The starter works great and the engine turns over just fine it just won't start when warm. Probably cold-start valve or some type of thermoswitch. Haven't had time to diagnose it yet. It is just very hard to justify spending $200-$300 on a FI part to make it work for a yaer or so until I get a motor built and have to go with carbs anyway...you know? |
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19144jt 1975 1.8 with OLLLLD FI Jun 17 2009, 06:30 PM
Vacca Rabite
Got a 1975 914 1.8 that I am starting to restore ... Jun 17 2009, 06:52 PM jmill Cons - you live in California. Carbs don't pa... Jun 18 2009, 01:50 PM
neil30076
Cons - you live in California. Carbs don't p... Jun 18 2009, 02:59 PM Cupomeat I am a big fan of sticking with the FI, especially... Jun 18 2009, 02:27 PM Marty Yeoman Fix your L-Jet.
You'll be happier in the long ... Jun 18 2009, 02:43 PM gasman The cold start valve and thermoswitch don't co... Jun 18 2009, 04:38 PM Bartlett 914
The cold start valve and thermoswitch don't c... Jun 18 2009, 04:58 PM r_towle Hot start is ignition and fuel related from what I... Jun 18 2009, 05:08 PM jkeyzer If you know carbs and are willing to deal with set... Jun 18 2009, 05:37 PM |
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