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Converting from Fuel Injection to Carbs, Need Fuel Distrabution help |
Robin914-4 |
Nov 28 2015, 12:06 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 28-November 15 From: Statesboro, Georgia Member No.: 19,419 Region Association: South East States |
Hey Everybody. I have been searching for an hour with no luck. I have a 1976 914/4 that I have converted over to 44mm Empi's. Now I am setting up the fuel system, new low pressure pump, stainless lines, presure regulator, etc. what I can't figure out is what to do with the extra line I have on the fuel tank. Should I cap it? Vent it? I did run both stainless line back to the engine bay so I could t them in or what ever. I just need some guidance.
Thanks in advance. Robin |
Robin914-4 |
Nov 28 2015, 04:15 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 28-November 15 From: Statesboro, Georgia Member No.: 19,419 Region Association: South East States |
Excellent! Thanks for the replies, I will just cap it. Yes I have already put all of the lines in so it is T-ed and ready to go. So I guess I will post a couple of pictures. I have had this car for 5 years but it sat for 3 of those because of working out of state. Now I am trying to get back on it and get it going again. This is not my first Porsche but it is my first air cooled boxer.
What have I done so far? Motor rebuild with big bore kit. Ported and polished the heads myself. 901 (I think that was the number, it's supposed to be THE distributor for a type 4 motor) distributor, electronic pick up, MSD 6A ignition box, flame thrower coil. So as soon as I get the fuel all situated and working I will get the ignition system set up and see if I can make it run for the first time in 5 years. Have done some work to the body, fiberglass front airdam, reworking ugly bumpers into the car... Then, the fun part. Making all of the rest work and look good. Robin 1976 Porsche 914 2.0 (before the kit) 2003 Victory V92DC 1964 BSA A65 1982 Yamaha Vision 550 twin Attached thumbnail(s) |
porschetub |
Apr 10 2016, 03:17 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,702 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
Excellent! Thanks for the replies, I will just cap it. Yes I have already put all of the lines in so it is T-ed and ready to go. So I guess I will post a couple of pictures. I have had this car for 5 years but it sat for 3 of those because of working out of state. Now I am trying to get back on it and get it going again. This is not my first Porsche but it is my first air cooled boxer. What have I done so far? Motor rebuild with big bore kit. Ported and polished the heads myself. 901 (I think that was the number, it's supposed to be THE distributor for a type 4 motor) distributor, electronic pick up, MSD 6A ignition box, flame thrower coil. So as soon as I get the fuel all situated and working I will get the ignition system set up and see if I can make it run for the first time in 5 years. Have done some work to the body, fiberglass front airdam, reworking ugly bumpers into the car... Then, the fun part. Making all of the rest work and look good. Robin 1976 Porsche 914 2.0 (before the kit) 2003 Victory V92DC 1964 BSA A65 1982 Yamaha Vision 550 twin You can remove one fuel filter and put one only in the pressure line before the tee fitting,I wouldn't feel happy with the screw type hose clamps you have,get the correct band type fuel hose ones as they don't cut the hose up when tightened. As mentioned ditch that pressure regulator they don't work well and are known to leak,the holley low pressure one is cheap and cheerful,I say this because I have had experience with both bad and good in that order. Have you speced these carbs for your engine size? ,make sure the venturies aren't too large many of these larger carbs are sold like that,it causes a huge flat spot in the lower rpm range and makes the car miserable to drive. Aircooled.net have a good basic set-up guide if you haven't been there yet. Good advise given so far on the cooling flaps,when you have done that you can get some rubber grommets and plug all the unused holes in your engine bay....every bit helps to make a cooler running engine. Good luck getting it running. |
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