Virginia Teener, Two mid-engine Porsche's in my garage?!?! |
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
Virginia Teener, Two mid-engine Porsche's in my garage?!?! |
Gatornapper |
Sep 22 2017, 06:51 PM
Post
#1
|
Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,238 Joined: 22-September 17 From: Woods west of Richmond, VA Member No.: 21,449 Region Association: South East States |
Tried to find where new members introduce themselves then figured this is as good a place as any.
Well, today I bought my 3rd mid-engine Porsche - one I never dreamed I want or own, but as it dropped from heaven into my lap, I had to take it. I drive a stunning dream car - a 2011 Cayman S, loaded, PDK, Sport Chrono, Turbo II wheels and much more - my 2nd Cayman. Always thought the 914 was the ugliest car Porsche ever made - but then, IT IS MID-ENGINE! Well a true barn find (in a friend's barn for 12 years, but not his, about 40 miles from me) dropped in my lap this week, and I had to take it......a mint condition, virtually no-rust 1976 914 with an almost flawless body and interior - for a cost so low that if I told you I'd be arrested for stealing it! Been a restorer of old Triumph motorcycles for years and never ever had a thought of restoring an old car - other than any old Porsche other than a 914! But as condition of this 914 was incredible and the cost of this '76 was close to nothing, I could not refuse. Am so glad to find this forum to help me through getting this car on the road. I do know it was running perfectly when it was driven in my friend's barn - he had been in it a lot that day, and was in it when it rolled in the barn, running better than new. I'll fill you all in on the details shortly after my introduction here, and look forward to meeting many of you. I'm a frequent forum poster, and my thread on finding & restoring my 1972 Triumph Bonneville is one of the oldes and longest an highest rated threads on its forum - over 2,000 posts & replies, over 200 pages, and 5-Star rated: http://www.triumphrat.net/classic-vintage-...-to-riding.html I know I'm going to need a lot of help & wisdom, and glad to find a resource that can help! GN |
bbrock |
Jun 20 2019, 05:10 PM
Post
#2
|
914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Take a look at this one too:
http://www.aircooled.net/vw-carburetors-jetting-102/ It was pointed out to me on another thread and full of good info. |
Gatornapper |
Jun 21 2019, 08:30 PM
Post
#3
|
Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,238 Joined: 22-September 17 From: Woods west of Richmond, VA Member No.: 21,449 Region Association: South East States |
Thanks BB -
Today I found only 1 of my accelerator pump jets is working, and that one not well. All mixture screw passages are clear. I've decided to do another rebuild on the carbs, this time carefully checking each and every circuit for proper flow before putting them back on the car. Too many things are not working right. I'm learning more and more on how the Weber's are designed and work, and my engine just isn't going to run properly until I do. The good news is the engine seems to run fine and sounds good mechanically - no smoke, actually sounds pretty good above 3k rpm. So, I've got a lot of work to do. Good part is the 2nd time you do something, it takes less than half the time as you know the route. As far as re-jetting, not even thinking about that presently: 1. Porsche dealer installed the carbs 1,500 miles ago and certified in writing that the car was running perfectly at that time. 2. My good friend - a great guy, who passed away in his sleep on April 27th at 79 (and no known health issues) assured me that when the 914 (owned by another friend of his who used to race 911's) was parked in his new barn, it was running perfectly - and he was in the right seat having just taken a ride in it. 3. Current jetting is totally supported as being correct in Tomlinson's book on Weber Carbs on VW and Porsche engines. Thus, I'm pretty sure I do not have a jetting issue. But I will read the link you sent! Thanks! GN Take a look at this one too: http://www.aircooled.net/vw-carburetors-jetting-102/ It was pointed out to me on another thread and full of good info. |
bbrock |
Jun 21 2019, 11:30 PM
Post
#4
|
914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Thus, I'm pretty sure I do not have a jetting issue. But I will read the link you sent! Thanks! GN I think it will be worth while to read the link and I think the title is a little misleading as it covers more than just jetting, including those accelerator jets. I'm in a similar spot in that I'm learning how the Webers work and trying to prepare for tuning. I do need to rejet, but the reason I passed on that link is because I thought it was particularly clear in explaining when the various circuits kick in and how to dial them in. This is after reading Tomlinsons book a few times but for some reason, the aircooled.net article and the others linked on that page clicked with me. The Redline one you found was also good. I'll be following your progress carefully as you are ahead of me on dialing in your engine and I'm sure I will learn many useful things. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 18th June 2024 - 12:24 AM |
All rights reserved 914World.com © since 2002 |
914World.com is the fastest growing online 914 community! We have it all, classifieds, events, forums, vendors, parts, autocross, racing, technical articles, events calendar, newsletter, restoration, gallery, archives, history and more for your Porsche 914 ... |