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> Spoke's 71 2.056L 914 Progress Thread, Driving it Like I Stole It
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post Aug 28 2010, 08:50 PM
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Engine is installed!!!

It was a one man job. I used a piece of 2x8 by 16 inches under the engine and tranny and kept adjusting the position of the jack until the engine was perfectly balanced.

Only had 2 snufus:

1) The fuel injectors+hoses stuck out just a little too far and had to be removed before installation.

2) I jacked the car up so high that I couldn't get the engine totally in with the jack. I got the engine bar secured but the tranny was about 8 inches low with full jack extension. So I temporarily supported the tranny and got several more 2x8s and put them on top of the jack to get the necessary height.


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post Aug 28 2010, 11:28 PM
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My 71 is now a sideshift car.


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post Aug 29 2010, 04:03 PM
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First Drive!! It runs ok, doesn't idle real nice but gets along when on the gas.

The car is registered and insured so it is technically drivable. Yeah it has a hole in the fender. I'll tack on the piece cut out just to get it inspected.



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post Aug 29 2010, 08:00 PM
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Nice progress. I remember when that car was whacked! So, are you thinkin Tail of the Dragon? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
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post Aug 29 2010, 09:02 PM
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Excellent!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

It is such a great feeling getting one running again. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

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post Sep 11 2010, 12:55 PM
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PA State inspected! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/KMA.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

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I had to put the e-brake cables in as well as the e-brake handle for the inspection.

The last order of business for the inspection was to tie down the battery. My mount is a FLAPS special that originally held the battery secure in the trunk. I used the mount when I relocated the battery to the engine compartment. I made the hold-down straps out of 18 ga steel and drilled a hole for the bolt to secure everything. The battery is rock solid.

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post Oct 17 2010, 11:58 AM
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Update: The engine is running real nice now. I had to enrichen the engine a bit by adding resistance to the CHT sensor. I went from 150 ohms extra to about 350 ohms. I know I should make adjustments to the MPS to enrichen the mixture but the CHT mod is easy.

Haven't had many issues since getting it on the road. Put a bunch of miles on it driving around town. Starts right up, idles good. It does seem to suck oil though. It doesn't leak oil at all but I've had to put about 3/4 qt in once a week. I wonder if not having an after-run valve could cause high vacuum in the cylinders and sucking oil into the chambers.

Yesterday after driving it, I noticed the "S" in PORSCHE had fallen off the engine lid and was just lying there.

Then the "While you're in there" syndrome took over and now I'm stripping and painting the entire engine lid. So a missing "S" has led to a full strip and paint of the engine lid.


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post Oct 19 2010, 08:32 PM
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Strip paint in the morning, prime and paint all in one day.


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post Oct 21 2010, 09:03 PM
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Got the engine lid back together. It's amazing how much work it took to put the "S" back on the lid. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)

But it sure does look pretty.


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post Oct 21 2010, 09:07 PM
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Looking good! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)
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post Nov 17 2010, 08:12 PM
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I made a center console (actually this is the 2nd one) from wood using the original as a starting template.

The sides are high enough that they wedge in between the floor and the dash and thus do not need any securing straps.

I made the opening for the shifter to use the original shifter boot so I don't need one of the vinyl console ones.

An original gauge faceplate sits right in the slot of the bottom panel and just rests between the 2 side panels.


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post Nov 17 2010, 08:47 PM
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Install goes like clockwork.

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Speaking of clockwork, this is the 3rd clock I've installed in the console. The first 2 were the motor driven type that originally came in the 914. Both have had some gear degradation leading to clock failure.

This one is a later model VDO unit that I got off of evilbay. This one is a quartz driven clock with second hand. It was originally a 2inch clock that I modified an original 2-3/8 inch case to accept the clock mechanism. I used the original 2-3/8 face, protective clear face and bezel.

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post Nov 24 2010, 04:38 PM
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Got the oil temp sender installed. Had to make the gasket between the seal plate and protection plate. Yea, no leaks.

I ran the wire along the engine bar and up through the grommet for the alternator wires. I put the wire in heat shrink tubing to protect the wire under the car.



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post Nov 24 2010, 10:15 PM
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Remounted the muffler heat shield. I mounted it before with bolts instead of rewelding it back on.

This worked good when I decided to clean up and paint the bottom of the car. Only took about 5 minutes to reinstall.



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post Nov 25 2010, 10:57 PM
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Jerry,
Great build thread, enjoyed the picts of all your welding repairs. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

This is your 71, are you still planning on doing your 74?

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post Nov 26 2010, 06:29 AM
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QUOTE(arkitect @ Nov 25 2010, 11:57 PM) *

Jerry,
Great build thread, enjoyed the picts of all your welding repairs. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

This is your 71, are you still planning on doing your 74?

Dave


Dave,

I sold the 74 last year to buy my 911 turbo. Wife said 2 Porsches are ok but not 3.

The 74 is now for sale in Philadelphia. This is a great car if someone is looking for a nearly rust-free 914 in the northeast, this is it. Plus 2L and 911 front end and Eric Shea 5-lug rear.

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post Dec 5 2010, 11:11 PM
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Just arrived this weekend.

They're not pretty but the price was right. 6x16 and 7x16 Fuchs for $400 shipped.

I need to clean these up but that's ok since I need to procure the necessary 5-lug suspension pieces before mounting. Will be looking for 911 struts with 3.5inch calipers.

I plan to polish the rims and petals and paint the background black.


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post Dec 8 2010, 06:57 AM
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Removed the anodizing with EZ-Off.


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post Dec 8 2010, 04:57 PM
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Oh, yeah, the wheel deal included center caps.


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post Dec 8 2010, 05:59 PM
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