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| SuperSquid |
 Feb 26 2020, 07:27 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 24 Joined: 26-February 20 From: Louisville Kentucky Member No.: 23,972 Region Association: South East States  |
Hello All From Kentucky!
I just purchased 1974 914 in Ohio. Overall it looks to be in good condition. I tried to start the old girl and all I get is a loud "CLICK" from the starter. I pulled the plugs and filled the cylinders with Marvin's Mystery Oil. Still just a click. My Question: Is there an easy way to hand-crank the engine so I can check that it NOT seized? Can I just put it in gear and push it to spin the engine? Any and all advice is welcome. Fingers  crossed the engine is NOT sized. |
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| SuperSquid |
Mar 21 2020, 08:42 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 24 Joined: 26-February 20 From: Louisville Kentucky Member No.: 23,972 Region Association: South East States |
Check out the rust on the carbs. If the carbs where this rusty I am worried about what the cylinders are going to look like
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| IronHillRestorations |
Mar 22 2020, 10:23 AM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,724 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None 
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You can get a pretty cheap USB endoscope these days
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| johnhora |
Mar 22 2020, 11:37 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 866 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Derby City KY Member No.: 107 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(SuperSquid @ Mar 21 2020, 07:42 PM)  Check out the rust on the carbs. If the carbs where this rusty I am worried about what the cylinders are going to look like You are correct....there is at least one cylinder that looks just as bad as the carb...it has been sitting and taking on water for a while...also a fair amount of leaves and trash on the eng tin top so it's easy to say plenty of it and mouse stuffing in the cylinder cooling... don't try to band-aid it....just go ahead and drop the whole eng/trans package and check things out....you will eventually do it anyway... Remember all cars were running before they were parked! Good luck! |
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| Cairo94507 |
Mar 22 2020, 12:21 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,798 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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Nice car. Personally, I would just pull the engine apart and do a light rebuild to stock or 2056. I would also source a factory FI and reinstall that at the same time. I am afraid if you keep trying to break it loose you might end up breaking something that could cost some dollars to replace/fix. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| dabird |
Sep 6 2020, 09:14 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 94 Joined: 17-October 14 From: New Albany, IN Member No.: 18,025 Region Association: None |
a little late to this one but just popping in to say it's good to see another 914 in Louisville
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| mmichalik |
Sep 6 2020, 02:03 PM
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MikeM Group: Members Posts: 700 Joined: 27-January 16 From: Valley Center, CA Member No.: 19,600 Region Association: Southern California
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If you decide to replace the carbs, I have a set of brand new EMPI 40's that I won't be using and would be willing to sell you at a good price. Just let me know.
Mike |
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