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| poorsche914 |
 Sep 6 2010, 05:57 PM
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T4 Supercharged  Group: Members Posts: 3,145 Joined: 28-May 09 From: Smoky Mountains Member No.: 10,419 Region Association: South East States  |
I finally decided to tackle getting my LE started and thought the long Labor Day weekend would be the perfect time. I had already replaced the fuel tank and lines up front and had sourced '74 FI parts and bought a new Optima battery. The final piece to the puzzle was a working fuel pump which I got a couple weeks ago.
So this weekend I installed the pump and put power to it. It ran but wasn't pumping fuel up to the engine. I heard gurgling from the tank. Low fuel level. So I added more gas and tried again. Success! Fuel was now being pumped to the fuel rail but there were several leaks. Took care of these and cranked it. Nothing. Pulled two injectors and saw they were not firing. Swapped out harnesses and more of the same. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) I have both a single progressive and dual 40s. I seriously contemplated pulling the FI and installing the single Weber after a rebuild just to get the car running. After chatting with mipstein I had a few things I thought I should try first. I put power to each injector and they all fired so that took bad injectors out of the equation. I looked over pbanders d-jet page for clues. Somewhere along the way I realized the ECU was not getting power and perhaps the relay board was suspect. Having two extra boards, I picked one, transferred relays, etc and plugged it into the 914's harnesses. Turned the key, let fuel pressure build, cranked it and she fired right up!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif) Vacuum lines, etc aren't hooked up so it revved high before I turned it off. Next step is to hook up all the vac lines (and install new shift bushings, install accel pedal, etc, etc) Goal is to have it on the road for MUSR11 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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| robby750 |
Oct 12 2010, 03:11 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 646 Joined: 6-April 03 From: Lexington, Ky Member No.: 521 Region Association: South East States |
You are so close to Vonore that it would be worth it to rent a trailer and truck to get it there and get it fixed. Besides, we all love Creamsicles.
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| poorsche914 |
Oct 12 2010, 03:15 PM
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T4 Supercharged Group: Members Posts: 3,145 Joined: 28-May 09 From: Smoky Mountains Member No.: 10,419 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(robby750 @ Oct 12 2010, 05:11 PM)  You are so close to Vonore that it would be worth it to rent a trailer and truck to get it there and get it fixed. Besides, we all love Creamsicles. |
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| poorsche914 |
Oct 13 2010, 10:57 AM
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T4 Supercharged Group: Members Posts: 3,145 Joined: 28-May 09 From: Smoky Mountains Member No.: 10,419 Region Association: South East States |
Well... I swapped out fuel pumps again (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
The one removed was totally dead. Put power to it and nothing. The other one ran fine but I thought maybe wasn't pumping correctly. After swapping relays around, I thought I would give this pump another try. What do you know... it works. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoiEbYTlLJo A bit on the smoky side (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qm4RtLmT2Oo |
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| hot_shoe914 |
Oct 13 2010, 05:19 PM
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on ramp passer Group: Members Posts: 3,807 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Earle, Ar. Member No.: 8,354 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(poorsche914 @ Oct 13 2010, 11:57 AM) Well... I swapped out fuel pumps again (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) The one removed was totally dead. Put power to it and nothing. The other one ran fine but I thought maybe wasn't pumping correctly. After swapping relays around, I thought I would give this pump another try. What do you know... it works. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoiEbYTlLJo A bit on the smoky side (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qm4RtLmT2Oo Does this mean you are driving it to the ramble? |
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| poorsche914 |
Oct 13 2010, 05:40 PM
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T4 Supercharged Group: Members Posts: 3,145 Joined: 28-May 09 From: Smoky Mountains Member No.: 10,419 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(hot_shoe914 @ Oct 13 2010, 07:19 PM) Does this mean you are driving it to the ramble? I wanted to have it there but the brake system needs going through. Right front caliper is sticking pretty bad. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) |
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| Spoke |
Oct 13 2010, 05:47 PM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 7,321 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None 
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QUOTE(poorsche914 @ Oct 13 2010, 07:40 PM) The right front caliper was sticking on my 914. I pushed the pistons back in about 10 times and it hasn't stuck since then. |
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| poorsche914 |
Oct 13 2010, 06:33 PM
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T4 Supercharged Group: Members Posts: 3,145 Joined: 28-May 09 From: Smoky Mountains Member No.: 10,419 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(Spoke @ Oct 13 2010, 07:47 PM) The right front caliper was sticking on my 914. I pushed the pistons back in about 10 times and it hasn't stuck since then. At this point I would be afraid to drive it a mile down the road let alone 60 miles to Vonore not knowing if the brakes will work properly or not. I did push the pistons out a few times and they seemed to loosen up but can't be sure what might happen when driving. Plus, the accelerator pedal rod pops off after a few minutes of using it due to the fact that I had to bolt the pedal to the rusted floor with a single bolt/washers combo. One of the original bolts is rusted to the floor and the other is broken off. So the pedal twists a bit and the rod pops off. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) |
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| poorsche914 |
Oct 22 2010, 12:09 PM
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T4 Supercharged Group: Members Posts: 3,145 Joined: 28-May 09 From: Smoky Mountains Member No.: 10,419 Region Association: South East States |
Update:
Used some PBlaster on the front caliper and so far, seems to be working correctly (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Bought a multimeter and began troubleshooting. Began with the fuses. Lo and behold, two of them had no continuity even though they looked good. Did have some corrosion on the ends, however. Swapped out with good fuses and the gauges, wipers, etc are working again (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) Engine starts and runs though a bit smoky. Idles good but will only rev very slowly (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) I can bring it up to around 3k. A few loud back fires resulted. When I let off the gas, the RPMs come down slowly. Guess it's time I adjust the valves, check timing, etc (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) |
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poorsche914 Creamsicle Project Sep 6 2010, 05:57 PM
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Got a vacuum line kit from AA and installed it la... Oct 8 2010, 05:58 PM poorsche914
The starter just clicking sounds like solenoid. ... Oct 8 2010, 06:18 PM dvtorr
Got a vacuum line kit from AA and installed it la... Oct 10 2010, 12:36 PM poorsche914 is it a click or more like a clunk sounds? Same th... Oct 10 2010, 12:43 PM hot_shoe914
is it a click or more like a clunk sounds? Same t... Oct 10 2010, 12:46 PM poorsche914
Back up a step. You said you swapped out the rela... Oct 10 2010, 12:57 PM dvtorr
is it a click or more like a clunk sounds? Same t... Oct 10 2010, 01:29 PM poorsche914
Did you ever try to push start your car before yo... Oct 10 2010, 01:33 PM poorsche914 After mulling this over and searching the forums f... Oct 10 2010, 06:53 PM hot_shoe914
After mulling this over and searching the forums ... Oct 10 2010, 07:52 PM Spoke
Could the ignition switch be faulty?
Thanks for ... Oct 10 2010, 08:11 PM poorsche914 jt - will check those wires tomorrow. Thanks for t... Oct 10 2010, 08:23 PM swl
Could the ignition switch be faulty?
That's... Oct 12 2010, 02:46 PM poorsche914
Could the ignition switch be faulty?
That's ... Oct 12 2010, 03:00 PM Spoke How do you know the engine isn't locked up?
I... Oct 8 2010, 07:28 PM poorsche914 How do you know the engine isn't locked up?I p... Oct 8 2010, 08:26 PM poorsche914 Pulled the starter this morning and applied the BF... Oct 9 2010, 09:52 AM hot_shoe914
Pulled the starter this morning and applied the B... Oct 9 2010, 10:57 AM Spoke :headbanger:
Good show!
This is the opposit... Oct 10 2010, 05:16 AM poorsche914 Main goal of getting the engine started has been r... Oct 10 2010, 11:44 AM hot_shoe914
Main goal of getting the engine started has been ... Oct 10 2010, 12:06 PM JRust Are the gages connected? Have you had them out sin... Oct 10 2010, 12:09 PM poorsche914 Yeah, did the obvious of checking fuses, grounds, ... Oct 10 2010, 12:21 PM hot_shoe914 I know why you can't get it fixed. Because you... Oct 10 2010, 01:03 PM poorsche914 I currently have no way to do electrical tests. Wi... Oct 10 2010, 01:12 PM hot_shoe914
I currently have no way to do electrical tests. W... Oct 10 2010, 01:29 PM jt914-6 Check all the large guage wires, four, that connec... Oct 10 2010, 08:01 PM ClayPerrine Bring it to MUSR and I will take a look at it for ... Oct 11 2010, 11:07 AM poorsche914
Bring it to MUSR and I will take a look at it for... Oct 11 2010, 11:28 AM poorsche914 Long story short, I had swapped out the fuel pump ... Oct 12 2010, 09:32 AM type47 Just a guess, but your turn signal/emergency flash... Oct 12 2010, 09:47 AM poorsche914
Just a guess, but your turn signal/emergency flas... Oct 12 2010, 09:50 AM jt914-6 Trailer it down if you can....as Clay said...there... Oct 12 2010, 09:55 AM poorsche914
Trailer it down if you can....as Clay said...ther... Oct 12 2010, 10:09 AM jt914-6 How far away are you from Knoxville/Vonore??? Oct 12 2010, 10:27 AM poorsche914
How far away are you from Knoxville/Vonore???
Ab... Oct 12 2010, 10:30 AM poorsche914 Started swapping out relays on the board to see wh... Oct 12 2010, 02:41 PM jt914-6 PM Shoe....I think he has both switch and fuel pum... Oct 12 2010, 03:06 PM poorsche914
PM Shoe....I think he has both switch and fuel pu... Oct 12 2010, 03:09 PM |
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