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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Joe penge |
Jan 23 2015, 11:09 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 |
So I opened up fuel pump and cleaned it put o-ring in and it works so I put in car and started it it runs good just back fires out exhaust any ideas why? Or what to look for?
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BeatNavy |
Jan 23 2015, 12:31 PM
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Certified Professional Scapegoat Group: Members Posts: 2,924 Joined: 26-February 14 From: Easton, MD Member No.: 17,042 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
So I opened up fuel pump and cleaned it put o-ring in and it works so I put in car and started it it runs good just back fires out exhaust any ideas why? Or what to look for? Hey Joe, I haven't read through your entire thread in detail, but it looks like you've got D-Jet and a car that hasn't run in a long time. You're going to have a lot of troubleshooting and learning to do (BTDT with a '72 that sat idle for a long time). I enjoyed the process, but it can also be frustrating at times. A couple of resources you're going to need in addition to Bowlsby's site: Anders D-Jet. The "bible" on understanding and troubleshooting D-Jet (IMHO). PLEASE bookmark this site and read and re-read this page and others when you have a D-Jet question. Google 914Wolrd Search. Use this to see if your question has been answered before or if you can gather more info on your issue so you can be as specific as possible when you post it here. As to this question, the root cause of backfiring can be caused my many different issues in the fuel delivery and ignition process. Is this the first time the car started in a long time? I'd gather more data (does it do it all the time, when does it do it, how do you describe it in detail) that might help isolate. Also, I agree with 1972 914 2.0 who said you're going to need to drain the fuel tank and pretty much replace all the fuel lines and vacuum hoses. The good news is you've got it to fire up. It took me something like 3 months to get that far with mine. |
Joe penge |
Jan 23 2015, 02:54 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 |
So I opened up fuel pump and cleaned it put o-ring in and it works so I put in car and started it it runs good just back fires out exhaust any ideas why? Or what to look for? Hey Joe, I haven't read through your entire thread in detail, but it looks like you've got D-Jet and a car that hasn't run in a long time. You're going to have a lot of troubleshooting and learning to do (BTDT with a '72 that sat idle for a long time). I enjoyed the process, but it can also be frustrating at times. A couple of resources you're going to need in addition to Bowlsby's site: Anders D-Jet. The "bible" on understanding and troubleshooting D-Jet (IMHO). PLEASE bookmark this site and read and re-read this page and others when you have a D-Jet question. Google 914Wolrd Search. Use this to see if your question has been answered before or if you can gather more info on your issue so you can be as specific as possible when you post it here. As to this question, the root cause of backfiring can be caused my many different issues in the fuel delivery and ignition process. Is this the first time the car started in a long time? I'd gather more data (does it do it all the time, when does it do it, how do you describe it in detail) that might help isolate. Also, I agree with 1972 914 2.0 who said you're going to need to drain the fuel tank and pretty much replace all the fuel lines and vacuum hoses. The good news is you've got it to fire up. It took me something like 3 months to get that far with mine. |
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