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post Jan 25 2013, 01:40 AM
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Thats a very pretty engine Mark! Put it in the Westy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
That would be nice, but it's going into a '67 911, George ... hoping the Westy will eventually get Subie power (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


Mark dont go subie in the westy... you'll steal its soul. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)



Yes but it will put a little devil in there instead of a lame duck! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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post Jan 25 2013, 11:12 AM
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I started the Westy's mighty 1.9 the other day and it was clacking pretty bad (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) ... wondering if a couple of lifters collapsed? It ran fine the previous time (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Jan 25 2013, 09:02 PM
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I finally got my pinion depth tool back from the machinist today and set the depth on Hershils gearbox. I had to make a few math formulas because of our modern tools and it came out perfect. But ran out of time to finish it. Tomorrow I will set the bearing preload, set the backlash, and then button it up.

Then I'm gonna finally get started on MY gearbox. Mine will be a stock 901 but will have a little "D&R GEARBOX" twist. Oil cooler, oil nozzels, the works. I am still debating on whether or not to go with a billit intermediate plate and billit side cover.

the first picture is my version of porsche tool P 285. The second picture is it going into the box.

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post Jan 25 2013, 09:34 PM
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Installed an Innovate MTX-L wide band AFR gauge/setup and ordered a set of F7 emulsion tubes. I'm gonna retune my motor to run on the 32mm venturis rather than the grossly choked down 28mm vents. apparently 28mm is too small for a 2143 type 4... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)
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post Jan 25 2013, 10:12 PM
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Yeah, Ethan, You did the right thing. I upped to 32 vents even for the mild 2056.

I hope you got the $8 ones from CB Performance (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Jan 25 2013, 10:38 PM
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The only $8 ET's i could find from cb were for dellortos.. i found $6.95 f7's from a guy on ebay.
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post Jan 25 2013, 11:21 PM
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You got a good price (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Vents for Webers are listed under Weber Carburetors, next to last page. Looks like they're $8.95 now (6395-32) on page 6 Click here
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post Jan 25 2013, 11:49 PM
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Just ordered a flow thru brush for the parts washer on AMAZON

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... and a couple of flags to spruce up the shop

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post Jan 25 2013, 11:52 PM
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Oh, i already had a set of 32mm vents that i acquired back when i was just beginning to futz around with carb tuning. The AFR implied that i needed the f7 emulsion tubes, so, we'll see if those help get things darn near perfect. Im very picky about carb tuning...
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post Jan 26 2013, 07:32 PM
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Got my car off the jackstands! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Reassembled gearbox, bolted her up and went for a drive. The flipped HBs do drop the revs nicely for cruising (tach's not working but the math says about 500 revs lower at 80 mph) and the thing shifts flawlessly.

Thanks again, Dr. Evil!
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post Jan 27 2013, 01:05 AM
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Pulled the engine in under two hours but a lot of things where unhooked from the previous owner. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)


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post Jan 27 2013, 01:12 AM
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Is there a way to get a EFI engine running on a stand to check everything out before putting it back in? Seen it done with a few carbed teeners but never a fi one.
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post Jan 27 2013, 02:22 PM
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My 914 became a daily driver yesterday as my 2007 Honda Odyssey family van blew its rear main seal!



I have been seeing oil stains on the driveway over the last month or two and blamed it on the 914. Went shopping with the Honda and parked in a very clean and chaulky (Ground salt) parking lot only to back out of the parking space to see a huge pool of oil! Sure enough it was leaking badly. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif) FYI I checked the 914 and not a drop found, clean as a whistle. Sorry my love. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)

This is great as it reinforces the "need" to have the 914 at the ready with the wife. (Actually she was already a 914 convert.)

Everyone should have a spare car lying around at the ready.
And for the cool people it should be a 914! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)


HAPPY TRAILS!
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post Jan 27 2013, 02:29 PM
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It could be done. I tried it once but was not fully knowledgeable of the djet system. Now that I am aware of the way it works, I think I can do it. I am planning on using a complete harness and relay board for future testing .
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post Jan 27 2013, 04:34 PM
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pnewman ask me a few questions about my 3rd brake light install so I thought I would answer them here. I drilled a 1/4 inch hole in the trim for the weather proof wires to pass thru. a dab of liquid electric tape for esthetics.
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then I had to solder on some #16 wire to reach down to the harness in the engine compartment. I made my splice under the vertical trim on the driver side. There is plenty of room under there. In the next photo, you can just barely see the black wire where I penetrated into the engine compartment. I had to remove the wire mesh engine compartment cover. It is held on by three 8mm speed nuts. youll notice a shallow v where all the body panels come together. thats where i drilled a hole with a #7 drill bit. notice that the vertical trim piece forms a v in the same area? I then passed the wire thru the hole and reinstlled all the trim and wire mesh.
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then i ran the wire behind/thru the rear trunk hinge and carefully routed them so they wouldnt get hung up on the hinge when the trunk was opened and closed.
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then i carefully cut into the loom and soldered the positve wire onto the brake light wire, black with a yellow tracer. then wrapped the harness up to be weather proof. there are a couple brown wires in the loom but i didnt use any of them. i think the trunk light is on one of them i didnt spend the time to see if grounding it would turn the trunk light on. so i took the easy way out and grounded it to the chassis.then another dab of liquid tape on the screw head.
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thats it. then i gave it the smoke test, and it worked just fine. and it is protected by the stock brake light fuse.
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post Jan 27 2013, 05:27 PM
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Didn't do it today bet yesterday I installed my console.
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post Jan 27 2013, 05:36 PM
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Zambezi Green '74 2.0 - adjusted shift linkage, fixed lighting issues including license plate lights, changed windshield top seal to the new one from AA.

Silver '73 2056 - Reseated all electrical connections on the engine. Cured a stumbling issue and a bouncy tach
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post Jan 27 2013, 06:04 PM
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Thanks for bring that up, Bill. I need to revisit all the grounding locations on the 'BB' ... my tach stops reading from time to time and I know the connections to the coil and the tach are good.

Also, the volt meter in the center console reads low (12v) but a VOM/DMM reads above 13.5 at the battery. It also swings way low when I hit the brakes or use the turn signals - suspecting loose or some corroded grounds somewhere in the rear harness (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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post Jan 27 2013, 06:07 PM
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Thanks for bring that up, Bill. I need to revisit all the grounding locations on the 'BB' ... my tach stops reading from time to time and I know the connections to the coil and the tach are good.

Also, the volt meter in the center console reads low (12v) but a VOM/DMM reads above 13.5 at the battery. It also swings way low when I hit the brakes or use the turn signals - suspecting loose or some corroded grounds somewhere in the rear harness (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

I put a little dab of loctite dielectric grease on all my electrical connections after I clean them. helps to keep the corrosion down.
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Doug, MrBubblehead

Doug wanted me to mention that he and I thought it would be important to recognize the ground post that could be utilized for the third brake light wiring in this instance without cutting into the stock harness. It is located in the engine compartment below the circuit board on the drivers side. Not necessarily easily accessible for all (Doug is running a dry-sump) but it would give you an opportunity to clean the grounds there and add a little dielectric grease while you are there adding the additional ground. Good PMCS (Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services. I give my military background away sometimes.)




Thanks for posting the details of your 3rd brake light as well as the routing. That is a huge safety feature! Especially when considering that all cars have a 3rd brake light as standard equipment. Younger drivers might not think that we are braking without it.

I am still on the fence as to how I want to proceed but a 3rd brake light is definitely in my cars future.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Thanks again & safe driving! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif)
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