help on 1.8 FI revival Options

[silver74insocal]

hi guys, trying to get my 1.8 to fire up and had a few questions.

i removed the fuel pump and tested it with a 12 v battery, it whuurrs away when energized but i soaked it in gas for a few hours just in case.my question is when the key is in the on position, should it start spooling up, or does this occur when the key is moved to the start position?

i replaced all the rubber fuel lines and checked the plastic ones, they should be fine for start up but will get replaced before hitting the street. i noticed in the tech notebook it shows a reducing hose between the supply line and the filter (from 10 ID to 8 ID) but couldnt find such a thing on pelican parts. is this available? is there a substitute or a way aroung this for now? i hate having that 10 ID hose going straight to the filter but its snug.

i also was wondering if a timing light could be used to check the fuel injector wire while cranking the engine. just wondering (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

and as this is my first 914, should i hold the throttle open when turning over? or does the cold start valve take care of this.

and finally, i noticed one of the wires going to the resistor pack has broken off of the resistor, will this keep the engine from starting?

this car has been sitting for quite a few years so when introducing fuel and electricity i am trying to be cautious. i would hate to burn down my newly purchased 40 year old house with my newly purchased 40 year old car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

thanks for any input you guys have and happy motoring, Dave