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| NJTom |
 Jul 20 2021, 02:13 PM
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Hello, the forum has been a great asset in the past and I’m hoping it will be again. My mechanic passed away and he rebuilt my 1972 swapping out the 1.8 and putting in a 74 2.0. The last thing he told me before he left this earth was get a new Weber carburetor which I did and I installed, that was pushing my mechanical ability. I don’t race or beat my car it’s strictly a Sunday driver. Here’s my situation, when I start and drive the car ir runs and drives smooth and purrs like a kitten! After about 15 minutes it back fires cuts out and jerks like a bronco! Odd that it can go from one extreme to the other. One other thing the coil gets HOT! Like so hot you can’t touch it. I was wondering if the coil might be bad and that was the cause a lack of voltage??? In that 15 minute window the car idles fine. Any thoughts or suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance! Tom
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| NARP74 |
Jul 21 2021, 10:12 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,300 Joined: 29-July 20 From: Colorado, USA, Earth Member No.: 24,549 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
In the Land Rover world there is a saying, Land Rover, making mechanics out of owners for 50 years! Same in the 914 world. Don't fight the process, it will happen over time. Learn what you can, know your limits and find a new mechanic if your can. Sorry yours passed away. Sad to see all the knowledge disappear, but this site is a database to be used.
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NJTom Over my head with my 914 Jul 20 2021, 02:13 PM
RiqueMar NJTom - I'm sorry to hear about your mechanic ... Jul 20 2021, 02:17 PM
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NJTom - I'm sorry to hear about your mechanic... Jul 20 2021, 02:39 PM
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NJTom - I'm sorry to hear about your mechanic... Jul 20 2021, 03:27 PM dr914@autoatlanta.com a guess would be a bad condenser, I would replace ... Jul 20 2021, 03:30 PM NJTom
a guess would be a bad condenser, I would replace... Jul 20 2021, 05:00 PM IronHillRestorations Make sure the coil is hooked up properly. Black/R... Jul 20 2021, 03:36 PM Justinp71 When you installed the carburetor did you go to a ... Jul 20 2021, 04:08 PM NJTom
When you installed the carburetor did you go to a... Jul 20 2021, 05:44 PM NJTom
When you installed the carburetor did you go to ... Jul 20 2021, 05:45 PM Shivers "One other thing the coil gets HOT! Like ... Jul 20 2021, 05:48 PM bbrock I'm going through something similar. I instal... Jul 20 2021, 08:10 PM 930cabman I cannot recall, but checking the resistance would... Jul 21 2021, 05:31 AM seatosummit I had similar symptoms with my carbed two liter an... Jul 21 2021, 12:14 PM |
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