First 914, looking for resto tips/ and build ideas |
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First 914, looking for resto tips/ and build ideas |
SLRPY MN |
Feb 25 2015, 10:26 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 22 Joined: 25-February 15 From: Bremerton, Wa Member No.: 18,477 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
So I met with a man last week and put down some money on 1972 1.7L 914. the body is in excellent shape, all the carpet was removed which made it easy to see any ares that could have been reusted out. minor rust in the lower crease in the rear trunk. the battery compartment and under the batttery. He told me it won't start due to a starter issue. the injectors, plugs and wires are all new. also has brand new empi wheels and tires. I'm picking up the car on friday and plan on spending most my weekend on getting this car running again. So im sure i will be spending alot of time researching possible starting issues and cleaning fuel lines.
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SLRPY MN |
Mar 3 2015, 04:32 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 22 Joined: 25-February 15 From: Bremerton, Wa Member No.: 18,477 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
the engine spins pretty easily, cleaned up and re-installed the trans body ground and the battery ground then realized i connected the started wrong, but its still turning over super slow and not nearly enough to start.
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Han Solo |
Mar 3 2015, 05:04 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 288 Joined: 30-September 13 From: Middle Tennessee Member No.: 16,456 Region Association: South East States |
the engine spins pretty easily, cleaned up and re-installed the trans body ground and the battery ground then realized i connected the started wrong, but its still turning over super slow and not nearly enough to start. Perhaps your starter is on the way out. Is it getting really hot to the touch after a couple of cranks? I took my original starter off the '73 to have it rebuilt and the shop found out it was less expensive just to replace it. New starter and alternator were about $250 total. |
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