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SuperSquid |
Feb 26 2020, 07:27 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 24 Joined: 26-February 20 From: Louisville Kentucky Member No.: 23,972 Region Association: South East States |
Hello All From Kentucky!
I just purchased 1974 914 in Ohio. Overall it looks to be in good condition. I tried to start the old girl and all I get is a loud "CLICK" from the starter. I pulled the plugs and filled the cylinders with Marvin's Mystery Oil. Still just a click. My Question: Is there an easy way to hand-crank the engine so I can check that it NOT seized? Can I just put it in gear and push it to spin the engine? Any and all advice is welcome. Fingers crossed the engine is NOT sized. |
SuperSquid |
Feb 27 2020, 04:22 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 24 Joined: 26-February 20 From: Louisville Kentucky Member No.: 23,972 Region Association: South East States |
Rolls fine. Can anyone recommend a good rebuild kit? Looks like the engine has had some work done to it. What is the main cause of engine failure on the 914. IE: Why did it seize in the first place?
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Costa05 |
Feb 27 2020, 04:52 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 320 Joined: 27-October 16 From: Phoenix, Arizona Member No.: 20,535 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Rolls fine. Can anyone recommend a good rebuild kit? Looks like the engine has had some work done to it. What is the main cause of engine failure on the 914. IE: Why did it seize in the first place? Mine seized with rusted piston due to 20 yrs of rain falling into an open carburator throat. Straight past the open intake valve right into the cylinder chamber. Had to cut the connecting rod with sawsall. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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