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| anderssj |
  Feb 18 2011, 07:04 PM
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Dog is my copilot...  Group: Members Posts: 1,667 Joined: 28-January 03 From: VA Member No.: 207 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Got the 914 out tonight for the first time since DEC. It started fine, but after a few minutes idling in the driveway I noticed white smoke from the exhaust; checked the gauges--no oil light, but cold oil pressure was less than normal at idle (1-2 bar instead of 4-5 bar). I shut it off and rechecked the oil; it was WAY high, thin, and smelled strongly of gas.
The car has Dells, DRLA 40s. I figure I have a problem with one/both floats, or the needle seats aren't shutting off the fuel flow. I'll check further tomorrow, but thought that I should check with the good folks here and see if you had any ideas on other possibilities (like fuel pressure too high). Fortunately, no big noises. I'll be changing the oil a couple of times ASAP. Anything else I should do (besides looking for Art Thraen's phone number just in case)? Thanks in advance! Steve A- |
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| Jesse |
Feb 18 2011, 07:45 PM
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Jesse Group: Members Posts: 149 Joined: 15-February 10 From: Mobile, AL, USA Member No.: 11,363 Region Association: South East States
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dropped mine off at the paint shop before MUSR the painter left the key on (fuel pump running) filled the crankcase with gas, i changed the oil 2 times and went for a drive. I bet with the dells we have the same setup and the fuel pump got left on too long ....good luck
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| anderssj |
Feb 18 2011, 09:11 PM
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Dog is my copilot... Group: Members Posts: 1,667 Joined: 28-January 03 From: VA Member No.: 207 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(Jesse @ Feb 18 2011, 09:45 PM)  dropped mine off at the paint shop before MUSR the painter left the key on (fuel pump running) filled the crankcase with gas, i changed the oil 2 times and went for a drive. I bet with the dells we have the same setup and the fuel pump got left on too long ....good luck Thanks! When I installed the carbs (long, long ago) I included a pressure regulator and a return line to the tank, so if the pump is left on it just recirculates the fuel to the tank. That way it shouldn't over-fill the carbs if the regulator/floats/needles/seats are all working correctly (a big if). How did you discover the gas in the crankcase? Checked the oil when you picked up the car? Has it caused any long-term problems? |
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anderssj Houston, we have a problem Feb 18 2011, 07:04 PM
vsg914 Hate to feel stupid, but who is Art? Feb 18 2011, 07:10 PM pcar916 I'd guess float bowl valves/seats. 356's h... Feb 18 2011, 07:18 PM
anderssj
I'd guess float bowl valves/seats. 356's ... Feb 18 2011, 07:43 PM Jesse It's a good practice to always check the oil b... Feb 19 2011, 08:43 AM anderssj
It's a good practice to always check the oil ... Feb 19 2011, 04:48 PM |
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