We got it started, not without a few ups and downs. I had a great bunch of people there to help. Thanks to all that came. It was a special day for me and my son.

The summer project ran, here's the gang

First we checked out the cars. The white car is Eddie's track car

Congratulations! What kinds of problems did you run into?

who are these people and what did they do to your motor?

Andy

great turnout Dave!

Glad to hear it ran

Then we talked over what to do. Lots of opinions.

One last call to Jake. Incidentally it was about 7:30 his time on a Saturday night. Thanks Jake!

the best part about those pics IMHO...look at the folks attending are age 12-90 ....well maybe not 90.

The moment of truth, my daughter Sarah pushes the starter button and it starts

From 2500 miles Jake says it's down a cylinder or 2. h Sh#t. Guess the other guys saw it too. I'm on the phone to Jake behind Chris Reale.

Here's the problem. It's the carb wires or the wire carbs or no deodorant. Ah sh)t.

ARGH!! The current owner had the firing order wrong.

Damn it's smoky

Onto the chow. Great time, thanks everyone

Dave

I have to chase down exhaust leaks (so what's new) and a leaky pushrod seal on #1 exhaust. I'm gonna run it some tomorrow then retorque, change the oil and filter and adjust the valves.

Dave

Gosh, I'm all warm and fuzzy inside. That 3 engines this weekend.
Joe

I stayed until almost 4:00, and then had to hightail it for home. It was wonderful to meet Dave's family and see all the early arrivals.. including a couple of new guys!

Sorry I couldn't stay..

Great job Dave and crew I am glad I could make it and it was a real pleasure to see all of you Now I am slaving at work, or not

It was great to hear the new power plant and the steaks were pretty good too! Thanks for having me and Chistine over.

congrats Dave !!!!

so when is the FI going back on it??

Great news Dave, and it looks like it was a lot of fun with the party there too. I had Elliot Cannon, Joe Buckle and a couple of other guys come over here yesterday after I got mine running. Not quite the turnout you had but it does make it more fun. Won't be long now and you will be installing it in your car and driving it. Thats where the fun really begins.

Dave, Looks like you had a great turn out. I saw some familair faces from the Gold bar adventure. Hey Ya'll.

Motor looks nice and a great engine run stand. Nothing like over engineering things.

Didn't have as many friends here for my 2.0L fire up. Just me myself and I. But we had a blast.

I showed up late but just in time to tell you guys the firing order is 1432 nor 1234!
Had alot of fun, meeting two new guys 2-oh and Reiche, got to see Chris Reale again, and picked up a rim for Rich D who was a no show.
Damn, the BBQ was worth waiting for too. yummy!


Geoff

Dave, PM me your addy so I can mail those gaskets.

I had a great time. Dave and his family were very hospitable, and it was nice meeting some more 914 folks. Nice engine! Nice thick beer, and good food as well.

John www.ghiaspecialties.com

i understand why some of you guys run your carb linkages backwards now. the intakes dave had were the type that had the little balancing tubes inbetween the runners, the sort that used to come with the carbs kits from performance wherehouse. my set from cb are taller, plus, they shorten the span from heim joint to heim joint on the base plates. we had to pick up some shorter bolts to adjust for the difference. why? the tin interfered with the threaded rods. here's the puzzler for the day. we were in the metric fastener section at the hardware store. the jam nut we brought would fit on the 8mm x 1.50 bolt, but the bolt we brought would not accept a 8mm x 150 nut. . we figured out why, can you?

kevin

cause it was coarse thread bolt?

nope. we tried every one from a 1.0 to a 1.75. keep pondering. separate the whites from the darks, and don't overload the washer. those intakes you got from me are the ones to have. cb talls, don't settle for less.

kevin

I really appreciate them!

left hand threads?

no.

i give up. was it a SAE part?

that's it. we laughed it up, after about 10 minutes of confussion.

kevin

BTDT- sucks. hit yourself on the head a couple times

Man, you guys are fast. It prevented the air filter from fitting on, for one thing. I liked it without the air filters, though.. velocity stacks are incredibly beautiful!

Geoff, thanks for picking up the wheel.

I'm not getting much done today. I had a wee bit of a good time last night and it just feels best layin on the couch watchin football.

Dave

NOt mention it is FREAKEN Nasty out side too! Those brown ales will make you sleepy for DAYS!!
I am just wandering around the house,- oh should fix that, start that finish- return to couch

Congrats Dave!

Man, you had a great turnout for the lightoff.

It sure is lonely in Albuquerque. I'd love to have that many 914ers over for food and tech, but I've only seen one other NM memeber, and he's almost 90 minutes away.

Joe

Plan on WCC next year. It's 914 heaven.

Course you could move up here. It's the start of the rainy season. 6 months of gray. Last December I was so desperate to drive with the top off I drove home with it off and it was 52 degrees, dark with a light mist. Mighty fine day for the end of the year.

Dave

Dave,

Thanks for the gacious hospitality! You and your famliy are great hosts.

Sorry I couldn't stay longer. I wish I could have helped with the steaks!

Here are some of the 914s that showed up.

It's exciting just to look at that engine.. gets me dreaming!

I like the empty beer bottles on the work bench, too.

See ya next time, Eddie..

Dave, congrats again and many hearty thanks. The engine is beautiful and sounds as good as it looks (The open pipes help of course.) It was great meeting and hanging with everyone. Hopefully I will be firing one up some day soon.

Dave, Great going!!!

You were an EXCELLENT candidate for an engine kit! Some guys just don't have what it takes to do the job without tons of tips, and illustrated emails, even though all the hard work is done for them..

What I can't believe is how clear those two dead cylinders were on the phone (incorrect firing order) but I'm gload that you got it taken care of..

Let me know when its time for the Mega squirt and I'll give you some settings to try.

Jake

It's probably going to be a while. Sunday the wife said I'm sure glad the engine ran, cause you were only getting one shot at it. Fall around here gets kind of busy.

Dave

Well Im bummed
I missed all the fun, (tension) and hangin with my Peeps
Sorry guys but I got hung up in Santa Barbara for work.
Nice weather but Id rather have been back hear to hear Daves beast come to life.

rich, in case you don't know. geoff has your mahle wheel. you got a good deal on that one. dave, can you call me later? around 9:30?

kevin

Yep, come by and get it as its yard art right now.

Geoff

Kev, Why do you hate my intake manifolds sooo much?
Dave, I hade a great time. Thanks very much. That engine will push your tub beautifully. Awsome beer and food.
And a great day of football.

Tim

no hate tim, just a preference. the fact that my k&n filters are larger than most carb filter setups didn't help the situation either.

kevin

Congrats Dave

It is so great to see the pictures, and feel the fun and excitement of having all those peeps show up to toast your accomplishment, and lend a little advice.

Very well done.

All right Kev. Ill sleep better now.
You know us FI guys get a little testy when were out of our realm

Tim