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SirAndy
post Aug 18 2015, 11:48 AM
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Got a new battery and what do you know, she starts much easier now ...
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post Aug 18 2015, 11:51 AM
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Got a new battery and what do you know, she starts much easier now ...
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Hey Andy! Did you check the condition of your alternator as well?
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post Aug 18 2015, 12:29 PM
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Hey Andy! Did you check the condition of your alternator as well?

Nope, i'm pretty sure it's not the alternator.

I simply don't drive the car enough (less than 10 minute commute). I forgot to disconnect the battery over the winter and it drained completely. I was never able to get it to hold a good charge after that.

Btw., Optima replaced it under warranty free of charge!
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post Aug 18 2015, 01:32 PM
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QUOTE(lonewolfe @ Aug 18 2015, 10:51 AM) *
Hey Andy! Did you check the condition of your alternator as well?
Nope, i'm pretty sure it's not the alternator.

I simply don't drive the car enough (less than 10 minute commute). I forgot to disconnect the battery over the winter and it drained completely. I was never able to get it to hold a good charge after that.

Btw., Optima replaced it under warranty free of charge!
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You have that nice luggage rack, Andy ... if you put a small 5 watt solar panel on it, it would trickle charge your battery while you're at work (as long as it's in the sun) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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post Aug 18 2015, 02:32 PM
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Removed the front BUB to start body work. Man that was heavy. Would like to go with fiberglass replacement. Recommendations"
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post Aug 18 2015, 08:41 PM
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Made an aluminum side grille to match the aluminum GT style engine lid I'm building.
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post Aug 18 2015, 10:12 PM
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Removed the front BUB to start body work. Man that was heavy. Would like to go with fiberglass replacement. Recommendations"


I did an AIR rear fiberglass bumper, local for us in L.A.
Lucky I have a shop so I could spend 3 days modifying it to fit (perfect accident free car) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
You would think that they would include some custom rubber dogbones with the package...in order to fit their caddywhompus bumper.
Whatever co. that you decide to buy from, ask about their defect-return policy.
A-I-R supplies many mail order co.'s, so make sure you know where it's made.
There must be other/better sources out there.
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post Aug 18 2015, 11:20 PM
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Installed Sergio's GT lid.

Trying to decide where I want to put the Porsche lettering...kinda want to do something different than stock.

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post Aug 20 2015, 03:23 AM
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The wrist-pin puller worked great. I think I can shorten the PVC tube by an inch or more and cut down the all-thread's length too ... also going to get a Nylock nut for the tail end. Don't think I'm going to need this again for a while though.

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While I was cleaning up the front of the case a little more (and preparing to pull the oil pump), couldn't help but notice this threaded plug. I'm going to take it as concrete evidence that this motor has been out of the car and worked on at some point after leaving the factory (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

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Removed all the case nuts, through bolts and the oil pump, then inserted the case splitter ...

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... and separated the case halves (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

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Rods have a little slop and the cam lobes have seen better days (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) ... Cam drive gear looks great though.

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I'll be running all the parts (along with a set of 911L P & Cs) up to EMW for a more thorough evaluation soon ...
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post Aug 20 2015, 04:12 AM
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Notice anything missing? ... there's no windage plate in here (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

Did early (71) 1.7L motors have them? (this is my first 1.7L autopsy) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

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Found a lot of gray metallic sludge on the inside of strainer plate too. This isn't a good sign (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

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Oh well ... I cleaned the fuch out of it and gave it a fresh coat of hi-temp paint (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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That's all for now ...
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post Aug 20 2015, 06:38 AM
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Left rear wheel well was showing its 42 years on the road so I cleaned and painted it. Those runs are factory, not mine! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Missed a few spots! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)


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post Aug 22 2015, 11:53 AM
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Stopped by the track just out driving and saw the Gainsco Red Dragon. They were fine tuning the driver. See the 914 roofline next to the 18 wheeler. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) And I got in a couple hours of driving in the country! Wahoo.


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post Aug 22 2015, 01:02 PM
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Company picnic today so I loaded up the rear trunk with two folding chairs, two beach towels, one umbrella, the picnic kit, and the all important thermos..

Off to Doheny Beach along the coast a couple of miles south from home (remember the Beach Boys Surfin USA lyrics)

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post Aug 22 2015, 01:11 PM
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Looks like the start of a perfect Saturday!!!!! Enjoy! I'm working noon to midnight! I know you're envious! Ha ha ha!
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I spent 6 hours grinding welds trying to get the suspension ties off without damaging the outer suspension console. I got the little one off, but the bigger one is being stubborn. I was hoping to have them and the inner suspension console off today...
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post Aug 22 2015, 07:12 PM
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Installed a retro sound radio,914 rubber speaker pods and recovered seats. Attached Image
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Installed a retro sound radio,914 rubber speaker pods and recovered seats.


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Looks great Moe!

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