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> Started my 914 for the 1st time today!, God did it sound great!!!!!!!!!
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post Apr 21 2009, 11:34 PM
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So I am covered in dirt and fuel and I feel great! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) My 914 started up today for the first time. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Took a few times after priming it through the pump and than putting fuel into the throttle body but it runs. It does idle too high right now and that is the next problem I need to fix. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) I tried adjusting the idle control screw. That didn't seem to work. Oh well...I was just so excited to hear it actually start and run instead of conking out like it did the first like 10 or so tries. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) I will be uploading a youtube vid of it and posting the link for everyone to see it.
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post Apr 21 2009, 11:44 PM
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If the air bleed screw has no effect on idle speed your idle mixture is likely lean. Try turning the ECU knob clockwise, one click at a time and readjust the air bleed screw until you get the proper idle speed. A CO meter is best but this method works too. If you find the idle speed knob has no effect the throttle switch may be misadjusted.
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post Apr 21 2009, 11:46 PM
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QUOTE(koozy @ Apr 22 2009, 12:44 AM) *

If the air bleed screw has no effect on idle speed your idle mixture is likely lean. Try turning the ECU knob clockwise, one click at a time and readjust the air bleed screw until you get the proper idle speed. A CO meter is best but this method works too. If you find the idle speed knob has no effect the throttle switch may be misadjusted.

Ok, please explain to me where the ECU knob is if you don't mind.
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post Apr 22 2009, 12:01 AM
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post Apr 22 2009, 12:06 AM
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The ECU knob is on the ECU... ha ha ha

OK, sorry... it was too easy. The ECU is the fuel injection computer thing next to the battery. It has a knob on top. It adjusts the mixture at idle.
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post Apr 22 2009, 12:06 AM
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BTW: Congrats on getting it started.
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post Apr 22 2009, 12:16 AM
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QUOTE(koozy @ Apr 22 2009, 01:06 AM) *

BTW: Congrats on getting it started.

Ok, that's what I thought it was. I will try that tomorrow if I have time to do that. We will see. Thanks very much. I was so excited. I have been working on the car since 3:30pm on Tuesday. Put the stainless fuel lines I recieved today from tangerine racing and connect all the other fuel stuff back up. Finally got her running around 10:30pm. Had to fix a few fuel leaks though but she started! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post Apr 22 2009, 12:19 AM
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I know Jon. I was so excited to hear her finally start up and not die right away. Greatest sound ever...and you r one of the few that has gotten to hear it. I will be getting that video loaded up on youtube soon once it loads into my video editor. The car has been sitting for 2 years and that feeling of starting her up and listening to it roar to life was AMAZING!
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post Apr 22 2009, 07:15 AM
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It's happy dance time! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

Looks like you're on target for Talimena.
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post Apr 22 2009, 08:02 AM
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QUOTE(Grelber @ Apr 22 2009, 08:15 AM) *

It's happy dance time! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

Looks like you're on target for Talimena.



Whens Talimena? I want to go... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Apr 22 2009, 08:25 AM
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Sweet! Good job man! I was rooting for you!
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post Apr 22 2009, 10:17 AM
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QUOTE(por73914 @ Apr 22 2009, 09:02 AM) *

QUOTE(Grelber @ Apr 22 2009, 08:15 AM) *

It's happy dance time! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

Looks like you're on target for Talimena.



Whens Talimena? I want to go... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

It's May 15th, 16th, & 17th. Here is the link to the Talimena Thread
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=93861
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post Apr 22 2009, 10:19 AM
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post Apr 22 2009, 10:24 AM
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Here is the youtube vid link I recorded of it running yesterday!
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post Apr 22 2009, 10:26 AM
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QUOTE(Grelber @ Apr 22 2009, 08:15 AM) *

It's happy dance time! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

Looks like you're on target for Talimena.

It so is happy dance time (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dancinnanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rocking nana.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif)
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post Apr 22 2009, 10:27 AM
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QUOTE(Sleepin @ Apr 22 2009, 09:25 AM) *

Sweet! Good job man! I was rooting for you!

Thanks man. The support is awesome.
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post Apr 22 2009, 11:18 AM
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James, check the timing asap.
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post Apr 22 2009, 11:28 AM
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QUOTE(Phoenix 914-6GT @ Apr 22 2009, 12:18 PM) *

James, check the timing asap.

Y? Do u think the timing is off and that's y its idling too high? Or check it just as a pre-cuationary? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Apr 22 2009, 05:58 PM
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Yes, it can also make it hard to start like the sound it was making before it caught. So find someone that knows how to set timing and get it done (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Apr 22 2009, 07:12 PM
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All right now enough of the happy dance, you've heard it run, so nows the time to put it up one jack stands and take it apart
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