 Asking before I start ..., for my new to me 914 have a few ??'s |
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| 1973-914-2L |
 Apr 3 2012, 05:48 PM
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914 newb ...  Group: Members Posts: 93 Joined: 4-March 12 From: Stockton, Nor-Cal Member No.: 14,217 Region Association: Central California  |
Still working on going thru my new to me 1973 914 2.0 liter and have a few ??'s
I am going to dropping the engine in order to clean up the back wall and the hell hole section .. have to cut out a small rust section and patch then paint ... Question is .. what else should I do "while I am in there" planning to do an oil change .. tranny fluid change(is swepco 201 correct for this ??) valve adjustment ... tune up and swap out the single carb for the dual webers... If there are any recommendations such as plug type, fluid commentary, etc it would be greatly appreciated ... I had planned swepco for the tranny, Valvoline Vr1 20/50 w/ zddp and a Mahle filter those are the same fluids i use in my 911 and I think are correct for the 914 .. Also when pulling engine/tranny on the 911 I use a motorcycle jack and crib it to hold thins right .. anyone use these to pull the engine/tranny ?? and if so any pics for cradle ??? |
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| Pat Garvey |
Apr 3 2012, 07:29 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,900 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(1973-914-2L @ Apr 3 2012, 05:48 PM)  Still working on going thru my new to me 1973 914 2.0 liter and have a few ??'s I am going to dropping the engine in order to clean up the back wall and the hell hole section .. have to cut out a small rust section and patch then paint ... Question is .. what else should I do "while I am in there" planning to do an oil change .. tranny fluid change(is swepco 201 correct for this ??) valve adjustment ... tune up and swap out the single carb for the dual webers... If there are any recommendations such as plug type, fluid commentary, etc it would be greatly appreciated ... I had planned swepco for the tranny, Valvoline Vr1 20/50 w/ zddp and a Mahle filter those are the same fluids i use in my 911 and I think are correct for the 914 .. Also when pulling engine/tranny on the 911 I use a motorcycle jack and crib it to hold thins right .. anyone use these to pull the engine/tranny ?? and if so any pics for cradle ??? What I've used forever is a simple creeper (low rise), with an additional 2x4 brace at the center. I do remover the exhaust sytem prior & lower the motor/trans assy slowly & centered on the creeper. Balance the load as you remove it on a hydraulic jack, roll it out & gently glide the creeper/engine/trans assy to the ground. Usually have a bud/wife keep things stable. Works for me. While the motor is out, dump that carb & find the proper injection parts. I hate carbs? But that's just me. |
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| 1973-914-2L |
Apr 3 2012, 08:51 PM
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914 newb ... Group: Members Posts: 93 Joined: 4-March 12 From: Stockton, Nor-Cal Member No.: 14,217 Region Association: Central California |
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While the motor is out, dump that carb & find the proper injection parts. I hate carbs? But that's just me. [/quote] when I got the car all the injection was gone already .. a single carb set up installed .. found a set of Weber's 40 IDF w manifolds and linkage in the trunk .. engine was rebuilt and I believe the cam changed .. so going back to injection would not be financially reasonable for this car .. I do understand a proper running injection system would be best but not in this case ... |
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1973-914-2L Asking before I start ... Apr 3 2012, 05:48 PM
dlee6204 If you have any oil leaks, fix em. Apr 3 2012, 07:12 PM tod914 While the motor is out, you might want to do push ... Apr 3 2012, 07:34 PM Prospectfarms I have no opinion on the subject but thought you w... Apr 3 2012, 07:38 PM RobW Inspect the rear suspension console... dog ears..
... Apr 3 2012, 09:44 PM vsg914 Do a search here on the swepco. You might change y... Apr 4 2012, 04:35 AM Prospectfarms
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Cooling tin is excellent nut, washer, ... Apr 4 2012, 06:32 AM
rwilner If pulling the engine is (planned to be) an infreq... Apr 4 2012, 09:13 AM 1973-914-2L That's the type of stuff I am looking for ... ... Apr 4 2012, 01:34 PM rwilner I believe both the 915 and the 901 use the servo-s... Apr 4 2012, 01:50 PM JRust I would replace your fuel lines to the tank with S... Apr 4 2012, 01:46 PM 1973-914-2L Did some reading on the transmission oil debate ..... Apr 4 2012, 03:28 PM euro911 Don't forget to inspect the engine bay seals (... Apr 4 2012, 05:53 PM |
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