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Introducing my 73 2.0L |
seatosummit |
Jul 2 2021, 12:41 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 23-December 20 From: Berkeley Member No.: 25,012 Region Association: None |
Hey All!
I just traded my 1970 Ghia for Arizona '73 2 liter. I wanted a 914 since I was a kid and am overjoyed to finally get to call one mine! The last two weeks since I got it has been baselining the mechanical and electrical systems to get it into a drivable state. Things I've done so far:
It pretty quickly needs tires and alignment, new interior door handles, wiper blades Next it needs headlight motor debug, new body seals and weatherstripping all around and eventually paint (its primered at the moment) and a new interior Stoked, as rust seems to be non existent and the 2 liter has about 200 miles on it. PO set it up with a single carb, which works OK, but from what I read could certainly benefit from an upgrade. Any recommendations on where to look for sourcing an affordable option? Thanks! Austin (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-25012-1625251261.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-25012-1625251261.2.jpg) |
Puebloswatcop |
Jul 2 2021, 12:44 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,395 Joined: 27-December 14 From: Mineola, Texas Member No.: 18,258 Region Association: Southwest Region |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) You will find that it will become an absolute addiction.
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Morph914 |
Jul 2 2021, 01:07 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 435 Joined: 22-August 16 From: St Augustine, FL Member No.: 20,326 Region Association: South East States |
Congrats! More pictures please
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JeffBowlsby |
Jul 2 2021, 01:10 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,663 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
Recommend installing the original FI if the new engine has an FI cam.
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gereed75 |
Jul 2 2021, 01:15 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,286 Joined: 19-March 13 From: Pittsburgh PA Member No.: 15,674 Region Association: North East States |
Nice!! Welcome
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rjames |
Jul 2 2021, 01:54 PM
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I'm made of metal Group: Members Posts: 4,111 Joined: 24-July 05 From: Shoreline, WA Member No.: 4,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE Stoked, as rust seems to be non existent You're not looking hard enough. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Congrats and (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Post more pics, but resize 'em first. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
Cairo94507 |
Jul 2 2021, 02:08 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,022 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Congratulations! Great car to start with. I would definitely try to find out what cam is in the engine and if it is a stock cam or one that will play nicely with the factory fuel injection, that is the way to go. Get it running and driving perfectly and collect all of the stuff you will need for the cosmetics when the time does. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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ValcoOscar |
Jul 2 2021, 02:12 PM
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Garage Life Group: Members Posts: 2,468 Joined: 19-November 13 From: SoCal Member No.: 16,669 Region Association: Southern California |
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seatosummit |
Jul 2 2021, 07:04 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 23-December 20 From: Berkeley Member No.: 25,012 Region Association: None |
Feel like I am well on my way there... |
seatosummit |
Jul 2 2021, 07:05 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 23-December 20 From: Berkeley Member No.: 25,012 Region Association: None |
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seatosummit |
Jul 2 2021, 07:05 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 23-December 20 From: Berkeley Member No.: 25,012 Region Association: None |
QUOTE Stoked, as rust seems to be non existent You're not looking hard enough. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Congrats and (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Post more pics, but resize 'em first. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Likely very true... |
seatosummit |
Jul 2 2021, 07:06 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 23-December 20 From: Berkeley Member No.: 25,012 Region Association: None |
Congratulations! Great car to start with. I would definitely try to find out what cam is in the engine and if it is a stock cam or one that will play nicely with the factory fuel injection, that is the way to go. Get it running and driving perfectly and collect all of the stuff you will need for the cosmetics when the time does. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Sounds like a wise approach, as badly as I want to doll it up quickly (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
seatosummit |
Jul 2 2021, 07:09 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 23-December 20 From: Berkeley Member No.: 25,012 Region Association: None |
Congrats! More pictures please More photos coming, I promise! Thanks everyone for the warm welcome. Long time member of the IH8MUD landcruiser forums (my other addiction) and have been stoked on the level of attention and collective knowledge there. Seems like a similar community here. |
KELTY360 |
Jul 2 2021, 08:25 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,081 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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Good model to start with. Unless the engine has been replaced it probably still has the FI cam. The single carb was the cheapest mod and it’s unlikely they went to the expense of changing the cam. You’ve got an unusual combination with chrome bumpers but no sail vinyl. Does your interior have the full console with gauge panel in front of the shifter? Good luck on the 914 journey. |
seatosummit |
Jul 22 2021, 06:36 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 23-December 20 From: Berkeley Member No.: 25,012 Region Association: None |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Good model to start with. Unless the engine has been replaced it probably still has the FI cam. The single carb was the cheapest mod and it’s unlikely they went to the expense of changing the cam. You’ve got an unusual combination with chrome bumpers but no sail vinyl. Does your interior have the full console with gauge panel in front of the shifter? Good luck on the 914 journey. Still waiting to investigate the FI cam question. No, the interior is quite basic. No console, no special gauges. Appears that someone went in and added some margin carpet to replace whatever the factory carpet kit might have been. |
seatosummit |
Jul 22 2021, 06:46 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 23-December 20 From: Berkeley Member No.: 25,012 Region Association: None |
So as I mentioned in the original post, I did recently replace the starter. I went with a remanufactured one from Oreilly, as it was the only option that they had in stock and I need something quick. I am regretting that decision, as it now, some five or so weeks later, appears to have failed.
The mechanism of failure seems eerily similar to the previous starter, however, so I am wondering if I am perhaps missing the ultimate culprit. On failure : specifically, the starter became progressively more intermittent in its willingness to quickly rotate when the car was already warm. AM starts always seemed OK. Things I tested :
Progressively, the starts became more and more sporadic until, fast forward to yesterday, I am pushing the car down a residential street to do a compression start. No start or even labored rotation when warm, cold or otherwise. Will take the starter out and bench test it this weekend. Do people have recommendations on starter options to use that are less likely to fail? Anything I might be missing here that could explain the very similar modes of failure? Thanks! |
autopro |
Jul 22 2021, 07:40 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 306 Joined: 14-January 18 From: San Diego / Tijuana Member No.: 21,797 Region Association: Southern California |
Great car, congratulations!
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914-300Hemi |
Jul 22 2021, 08:39 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,367 Joined: 7-September 06 From: San Dimas, CA Member No.: 6,794 Region Association: Southern California |
Looks like a great project. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
dlee6204 |
Jul 23 2021, 03:15 AM
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Howdy Group: Members Posts: 2,162 Joined: 30-April 06 From: Burnsville, NC Member No.: 5,956 |
So as I mentioned in the original post, I did recently replace the starter. I went with a remanufactured one from Oreilly, as it was the only option that they had in stock and I need something quick. I am regretting that decision, as it now, some five or so weeks later, appears to have failed. The mechanism of failure seems eerily similar to the previous starter, however, so I am wondering if I am perhaps missing the ultimate culprit. On failure : specifically, the starter became progressively more intermittent in its willingness to quickly rotate when the car was already warm. AM starts always seemed OK. Things I tested :
Will take the starter out and bench test it this weekend. Do people have recommendations on starter options to use that are less likely to fail? Anything I might be missing here that could explain the very similar modes of failure? Thanks! Two things... First, I would replace the ignition switch before replacing the starter again. They are a very common failure point and not too difficult to replace. I've had the best luck getting them directly from Porsche (approx $40) and steer away from the cheaper replacements. Second, I would clean all your grounding points on the car. Not just inspect them but remove each one and clean with a wire brush. Oh and (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
Freezin 914 |
Jul 23 2021, 05:55 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 911 Joined: 27-July 14 From: Wisconsin Member No.: 17,687 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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Congratulations on the car! Welcome to the sickness! |
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