TGIHC, Thank God I Have Carbs Options

[Ansbacher]

Wow, with all the D-Jet issues being posted lately and owners pulling their hair out trying to identify the problems to repair, I am very thankful to have two simple and reliable Dellorto carbs on my car. Yes, I would love the smoother experience of F.I. but wondering if it is really worth the aggravation.

Ansbacher

[Gatornapper]

I'm totally green/dumb about the D-jet/carb matter, but did purchase a full, working D-jet system off another '76 for a future install if I get the carbs tweaked correctly and know the rest of the engine is solid.

But I can tell you all this: I had a long talk with Eric at PMB Performance when ordering my rear brake calipers and we got into talking about my eventually installing the D-jet system. Most here know that PMB are one of the best at restoring 914's and they know the D-jet system intimately.

He said up until recently, their advice was indeed to get a 914 back to the original fuel injection. But no more. Their position has changed. They said it's getting impossible to find good working parts.

For what it's worth.

GN

[mepstein]

I'm totally green/dumb about the D-jet/carb matter, but did purchase a full, working D-jet system off another '76 for a future install if I get the carbs tweaked correctly and know the rest of the engine is solid.

But I can tell you all this: I had a long talk with Eric at PMB Performance when ordering my rear brake calipers and we got into talking about my eventually installing the D-jet system. Most here know that PMB are one of the best at restoring 914's and they know the D-jet system intimately.

He said up until recently, their advice was indeed to get a 914 back to the original fuel injection. But no more. Their position has changed. They said it's getting impossible to find good working parts.

For what it's worth.

GN

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) getting good parts is becoming more difficult but... a properly running stock FI is a beautiful thing. Starts on the first try, runs smooth and quiet and gets great gas mileage. I can understand it becomes cost prohibitive for a shop to spend the time and money tracking down old parts when there is a budget involved and no guarantee that the 50 year old parts will work or keep working but for us hobby enthusiasts, it can be worth the time and trouble. Especially with a crew of experts just a World site away.

[Gatornapper]

Mep -

I'm a long way off from this, but as I am experienced with old FI systems (I'm an electrical engineer, and actually find the old ones simple, cut my teeth on '70's Volvo's), if my engine turns out strong (Porsche dealer who installed carbs said one cylinder has low compression), I just may give the D-jet a try, first pre-testing each component as much as possible.

I'd also want a complete new harness as that would surely eliminate a large percentage of potential problems. And you can get new/replacement injectors, correct?

What does a new harness cost, and where can they be found?

TIA

GN

I'm totally green/dumb about the D-jet/carb matter, but did purchase a full, working D-jet system off another '76 for a future install if I get the carbs tweaked correctly and know the rest of the engine is solid.

But I can tell you all this: I had a long talk with Eric at PMB Performance when ordering my rear brake calipers and we got into talking about my eventually installing the D-jet system. Most here know that PMB are one of the best at restoring 914's and they know the D-jet system intimately.

He said up until recently, their advice was indeed to get a 914 back to the original fuel injection. But no more. Their position has changed. They said it's getting impossible to find good working parts.

For what it's worth.

GN

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) getting good parts is becoming more difficult but... a properly running stock FI is a beautiful thing. Starts on the first try, runs smooth and quiet and gets great gas mileage. I can understand it becomes cost prohibitive for a shop to spend the time and money tracking down old parts when there is a budget involved and no guarantee that the 50 year old parts will work or keep working but for us hobby enthusiasts, it can be worth the time and trouble. Especially with a crew of experts just a World site away.