1971 914-4 Frankenstein Update It's alive |
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1971 914-4 Frankenstein Update It's alive |
mikesjunk |
May 23 2016, 06:37 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 71 Joined: 29-November 15 From: goddard, KS Member No.: 19,423 Region Association: None |
Ok so got a few more things done. It runs, drives, shifts, stops, so far. I did a few laps around the neighborhood and racked up a couple of miles.
Shifting seem to take some getting used to as I seem to find 1st to 4th pretty well. Even with bushings front to back it still seems sloppy. The idle when warmed up isn't the greatest so back to basics to make sure all is well. I'm sure no one has adjusted the valves so that is next on the list to make sure all is well. Here's a shot from getting it out this weekend. Needs cleaned but that's a ways down the todo list. I did put it on some ramps and give the underside of the engine a good wash down. There's a small oil leak that I'll be looking for. Seems to be dripping from the front center of the pan. Then I have a question. Are these wheels original type wheels? Anyone have a photos of what the caps may look like. I'm guessing they have a Porsche logo and were stolen over the years of various garages this has spent time in....along with the hood emblem. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.mikesjunk.com-19423-1464050257.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.mikesjunk.com-19423-1464050257.2.jpg) |
mikesjunk |
May 29 2016, 06:51 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 71 Joined: 29-November 15 From: goddard, KS Member No.: 19,423 Region Association: None |
Ok, valves are now adjusted. Only one measured .006. Two had clearance but less than .006 and the rest had no clearance. Fun with POs and mechanics not knowing how to work on things. So got it back together and of course the drivers side valve cover leaks. So I have it off with a bit of silicone to hold the gasket in place drying now.
Also changed the oil/filter and cleaned the screen. Lots of sludge in this. The oil was thin and smelled a bit gassy. So something else to keep an eye on. Plus I cleaned up the front of the engine when I had the oil filter off to see if I can see where the oil leak might be from. |
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