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curt914
post Jul 18 2010, 11:04 AM
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Hi Folks

I found this part mixed in with a bunch of spare parts that I got from the previous owner.

It was originally tagged as an oil pump but now I know that is not correct.

Im told this thing is part of the original fuel injection system that was on my car(now carbed).

Car is 1973 2.0. I know absolutely nothing about the fuel injection system.

Whatever this is, is it likely to be good or something that is prone to failing.

Are new ones available?

Thanks for the help. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

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post Jul 18 2010, 11:19 AM
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That's your MPS... Its an important part of your FI.... if it holds a vacuum, its good.... and very worthwhile..
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post Jul 18 2010, 11:20 AM
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Curt indeed that is part of the Orig FI system.
Its commonly referred to as the MPS.
To test if its any good apply vacuum to the hose port & see if it holds.
5lbs is all that is necessary if it will hold that for a prolonged time its still good.
From your pic its still got rivets so its probably never been rebuilt (good).
Since your running carbs you'll probably not need it in any case so send it to me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Jul 18 2010, 11:26 AM
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The full name is a Manifold Pressure Sensor....

Keep it.. its worth something until someone figures out how to replace the entire fuel injection with something better...
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post Jul 18 2010, 11:36 AM
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If it holds pressure that's gold baby!
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post Jul 18 2010, 12:48 PM
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Curt.....If it passed the vacuum test, check the coil resistances. The primary coil is measured between terminals 7 and 15 and should measure about 90 ohms. The secondary coil is measured between terminals 8 and 10 and should measure about 350 ohms. Also check the coil isolation - there should be no continuity between either of the coils and the case. If all these tests pass you have one sweet pineapple.
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post Jul 18 2010, 05:45 PM
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More than you ever wanted to know...
http://members.rennlist.com/pbanders/manif...sure_sensor.htm

I called Porsche here in California to find out if they could get one from Germany when I first bought my car. The parts guy called me back and said, "I can get one, but it's expensive." YES! the parts guy at the dealer said that. Apparently, they will part with a new one for $1500. They also rebuild them now for the very affordable cost of $600 to $700. Hopefully you have a good one. I found a good one for my car and it only cost me $50 bucks.
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post Jul 18 2010, 06:49 PM
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If I needed one these guys are where I would go first...really nice guys too. http://www.fuelinjectioncorp.com/store/ind...products_id=433

Not too bad really...but dayyyyum look at this fuel pump.
http://www.fuelinjectioncorp.com/store/ind...products_id=666
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post Jul 18 2010, 08:47 PM
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Hey guys,

Thanks for the help and info regarding this part.

Even though the fuel injection is not going back on the car now, I think I will test this thing now to see if it holds vacuum.
And thanks pilothyer for the electrical test instructions.

I can see now that if this thing is bad, its replacement cost is a major factor in re-installing the fuel injection.

Ooof -da..... those are big bucks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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post Jul 18 2010, 09:01 PM
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Nice avitar Lompoc!

My 914 was bought off a VAFB park n show lot back in 1976......

Enjoy the back roads!
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post Jul 18 2010, 09:49 PM
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Wow that is cool. Do you still have that very car?

Im in Vandenberg Village, right down the road from VAFB.

Been in the Lompoc area about 25 years now.

And yeah, there are some nice back roads.

Thanks for the shout out. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

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post Jul 18 2010, 10:34 PM
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Wow that is cool. Do you still have that very car?



Yep.

My Dad lived in Nipomo but we spent a fair amount of time at Vandenberg. I went to school in Santa Maria, but that was a long time ago...


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post Jul 18 2010, 10:50 PM
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Damn (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) .....nice car.

That is a beauty.

Curt

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QUOTE(curt914 @ Jul 18 2010, 07:49 PM) *

Wow that is cool. Do you still have that very car?



Yep.

My Dad lived in Nipomo but we spent a fair amount of time at Vandenberg. I went to school in Santa Maria, but that was a long time ago...
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post Jul 21 2010, 06:14 PM
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Definitely not an oil pump ..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Jul 21 2010, 06:26 PM
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Definitely not an oil pump ..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

Well, I think he knows that by now! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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post Jul 21 2010, 07:58 PM
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HI vsg914

Actually, there is a funny behind the scene story here.

In anther thread I was asking what to do with some old parts I had from the previous owner. You know... keep or toss.
One of the items I listed was an old oil pump, at least thats what the label in the bag said it was. Gothspeed inquired if I might send that old pump his way. Sure.. why not.

So this past Saturday I started packing it up and took it out of the bag and had my first good look at it. Sure didnt look like something that went inside the engine to me.

And so, thats why I started this thread, wondering what the thing actually was.

Turns out to be the MPS as you guys helped me identify.

So now I had to write Gothspeed there and tell him....ummmm I dont know an oil pump from a hole in the wall, oh and sorry.... there wont be an oil pump heading your way after all.

Anyway, it was kinda funny.

But can you imagine my surprise if I found out later on that I just disposed of an expensive important part of my fuel injection system. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

But Gothspeed's cool, he already told me he would have sent it back to me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

So thats my little story for those hanging out here on the World this Wednesday evening, eager to read anything remotely 914 related. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)

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