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post Nov 2 2017, 12:51 PM
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nothing better than crisp drives with the top off, get heat. And nothing beats the heat exchangers, once the car is up to temp you can melt your shoes!!
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post Nov 2 2017, 03:09 PM
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has anyone investigated electric heat

Multitudes. There isn't enough electricity in our cars to make real heat. An Eberspacher works well if you want a solution without heat exchangers.

The simplest solution is to dress for the weather outside. It's not colder inside the car. A little down goes a long way. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) I don't want to step outside a toasty car into cold weather anyway. I love the mindset of not having creature comforts in the car. I don't ever want my 914 to be a luxury vehicle.

The little 12v heaters can help with defrosting though.
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post Nov 3 2017, 11:19 AM
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An Eberspacher works well if you want a solution without heat exchangers.

Really??? Googled this -- didn't know such things still existed.

Yesterday drove the Miata with the top down and heater on. Enjoyed it. This morning it's snowing where I am. Looks like I picked the right time to buy a car without heat exchangers!

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post Nov 3 2017, 04:38 PM
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I hope I'm not being a pest.... I'm excited about getting back into this. Another newbie question:

Mechanics that you'd recommend in/near Seattle? I heard about John Walker's Workshop for 911s, and also that he's picky about what he would work on.
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post Nov 3 2017, 10:36 PM
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QUOTE(98101 @ Nov 3 2017, 03:38 PM) *

I hope I'm not being a pest.... I'm excited about getting back into this. Another newbie question:

Mechanics that you'd recommend in/near Seattle? I heard about John Walker's Workshop for 911s, and also that he's picky about what he would work on.


Redmond European or European Autowerke in Fall City if you don’t mind the drive. I would prefer you use Redmond Euro since I have a hell of a time getting my cars into the EA schedule. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Nov 5 2017, 12:26 PM
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Bradtho, your 914 is going on a European Vacation...
https://www.facebook.com/groups/21945860515...76802832756237/
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post Nov 5 2017, 05:14 PM
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Bradtho, your 914 is going on a European Vacation...
https://www.facebook.com/groups/21945860515...76802832756237/


yeah, the new owner reached out to me here, he said its bound for Lithuania!
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post Nov 5 2017, 05:28 PM
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QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Nov 5 2017, 11:26 AM) *

Bradtho, your 914 is going on a European Vacation...
https://www.facebook.com/groups/21945860515...76802832756237/


yeah, the new owner reached out to me here, he said its bound for Lithuania!

wow...
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post Nov 6 2017, 08:04 AM
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post Nov 9 2017, 11:28 AM
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This 1970 2.4 will arrive via truck transporter in Pacific, WA November 14 or 15, just in case you'd like to check it out with me. I'll be seeing it for the first time also. Wise decision? I guess we'll find out.

As noted elsewhere, in the 1980s I had a pair of 2 liter 914s with the stupid single carb setup. Lovely cars, but I always wanted more power. When I saw this dual Dellorto 2.4 for sale my emotions took over. I haven't had a 914 for 25 years. Thought about a Boxster -- even rented one in Arizona.

I'm driving a scratched up 91 Miata now, which I'll keep if I can find a safe place to park it.

So ... who do you recommend for dialing in carburetors? New engine hasn't been on a sniffer or a dyno before. Also it has a racing harness instead of street-legal seatbelts, which may get old quickly.


Is the car still arriving next week?
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post Nov 9 2017, 12:06 PM
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Is the car still arriving next week?


Yes, that’s the plan. We planned it next week because this week I’m in Brazil for some reason. Pretty excited to see the car, whether it’s in good shape or not, and what it’s like to drive a 2.4.

UPDATE:
Here it is being loaded on the truck:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/xfLsYzM4J3yEUBwj2

It was originally yellow, but from the photos it seems to look fine in black. It's not the sort of car you'd bring back to stock anyway.

If anyone's interested in checking it out, feel free to come see it, or I can bring it by your place.
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post Nov 12 2017, 03:53 PM
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While looking for secure parking, I stumbled on these buyable storage units:

http://www.garagetownfederalway.com/seattl...car-storage.htm
So I could protect my $14K car for only $140K.

I guess this could make sense for Jay Leno aspirants with a bunch of classic cars and motorcycles.
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post Nov 20 2017, 04:05 PM
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QUOTE(RickS @ Nov 3 2017, 08:36 PM) *

QUOTE(98101 @ Nov 3 2017, 03:38 PM) *

I hope I'm not being a pest.... I'm excited about getting back into this. Another newbie question:

Mechanics that you'd recommend in/near Seattle? I heard about John Walker's Workshop for 911s, and also that he's picky about what he would work on.


Redmond European or European Autowerke in Fall City if you don’t mind the drive. I would prefer you use Redmond Euro since I have a hell of a time getting my cars into the EA schedule. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

I finally got John Walker's attention by banging on his garage door. He said he doesn't see many 914s anymore, most of them are rust buckets, Dellortos aren't his favorite, and he's pretty busy right now. He said to try again mid-December.

The 2.4 motor with the cam and headers sounds wonderful! I hope I can do something about this coughing. Also I think the clutch is slipping sometimes, though it's hard to tell for sure when the roads are wet.

In case anyone's interested I started another thread for cold running:
California 914-4 2.4 with front oil cooler runs too cold in Seattle
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post Nov 20 2017, 05:47 PM
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Does it seem to be coughing out of one carb more than the other?

No experience with the oil cooler stuff.


On a slightly different note I find myself taking some vacation time from work this week. Anything going on for tomorrow? South? North? My garage in Tacoma? Planning on bolting the engine/trans back in my car to make room in the garage until I can get to painting some repair spots. Anyone that wants to come down/up is welcome. Good bit of room in the insulated garage, and depending on weather could break out the grill if needed.

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post Nov 21 2017, 08:59 AM
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Does it seem to be coughing out of one carb more than the other?

No experience with the oil cooler stuff.


On a slightly different note I find myself taking some vacation time from work this week. Anything going on for tomorrow? South? North? My garage in Tacoma? Planning on bolting the engine/trans back in my car to make room in the garage until I can get to painting some repair spots. Anyone that wants to come down/up is welcome. Good bit of room in the insulated garage, and depending on weather could break out the grill if needed.

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-3945-1511222931.1.jpg)

Hmm, now I'm tempted to mount an iPhone in the engine compartment so I can see which carb is acting up while I drive.

Forecast is "rain throughout the day" so I would be coming with my Miata if there's a get together today. It would still be educational for me to see the guts of other people's cars.

I grew up with a dark blue squareback. I'd love to have one of those if I could find one that's not a mess... and a dry place to park it.
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post Nov 21 2017, 04:42 PM
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The fasty is Val's car Kevin. Now we both have TDI's and air-cooled cars!

So it only coughs under load? Too bad the weather is terrible today. Would be interesting to check plugs, jets, and linkage. From what I understand, Dell's are very close relatives to Webers. Took a little bit of trial and error to figure out where my carbs were happy.
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Pics later when I get back home. My phone is not cooperating.
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Pics as mentioned. Has a fresh 1776cc CB motor in it put together by Nate. Advertised power rivals a 2056.

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nice looking pedrini's!

tell Val we approve but that she needs to drive her car and make you sit in the passenger seat on the next outing!
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