Just got 1972 914 where do I start |
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Just got 1972 914 where do I start |
Joe penge |
Jan 20 2015, 04:09 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 23 Joined: 20-January 15 From: Illinois Chicago northern suburb Member No.: 18,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
New here but just picked up my first 914 it's a 1972 most original has not ran in 15 years most most kept in barn needs lots of work but where do I start?i put battery in and found that all gas lines rope braided are all leaking old fuel pump under car is bad put some Either down carb and gas pump inline to test start get thing it did start just don't stay running and kills soon as I hit gas pedal...need idea what to do first or where to start and do I try to find origanal parts?any info is good or ideas to what most of you did?
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Chris H. |
Jan 21 2015, 07:59 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,030 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
You'll want to look under those rocker panel covers before you do too much more. Especially on the passenger side.
Looks like it has a Bursch sport muffler. Those are VERY loud but a lot of people like them. |
Joe penge |
Jan 21 2015, 10:17 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 23 Joined: 20-January 15 From: Illinois Chicago northern suburb Member No.: 18,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
You'll want to look under those rocker panel covers before you do too much more. Especially on the passenger side. Looks like it has a Bursch sport muffler. Those are VERY loud but a lot of people like them. Is that the panels under the doors and what do I look for they have some rust holes in back part needs new ones for sure. |
malcolm2 |
Jan 21 2015, 02:32 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,745 Joined: 31-May 11 From: Nashville Member No.: 13,139 Region Association: South East States |
You'll want to look under those rocker panel covers before you do too much more. Especially on the passenger side. Looks like it has a Bursch sport muffler. Those are VERY loud but a lot of people like them. Is that the panels under the doors and what do I look for they have some rust holes in back part needs new ones for sure. Holes in those panels are not critical, the panels are just for looks. You could clean them up and make repairs on them. But as mentioned, you need to see what is under the panels. Dirt gets stuck in there and then water stuck to the dirt. Rust forms from that. the Jack Point is the square tube that sticks out of the panel. Those accumulate dirt/water and rust. You may have to cut the rusty screws and bolts to get them off. Get them off and let's see some pictures. You should give the car a good look over and poke around with a screw driver all along the longitudinal, behind the seats (seats and carpet pulled), need a picture of your HELL HOLE too. All that before you jump in and get the engine running. Cause if you have tons of RUST, a running engine will not do you much good. But in my opinion the engine is next after a semi clean bill of health (minimal rust). |
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