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post Sep 16 2024, 01:53 PM
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Hi! I'm detective snakes, and I'm grateful to be a new member here!
I've come into possession of a 1970 914/4. Unsure of the finer details, but... I've run into a few roadblocks. I figured I should ask here just in case some of these problems are fairly common. If you don't mind my inquiry...

- The car was running the last time it was driven, around 6-8 years ago. I've replaced the battery (yes there is a rather small hell hole (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) ), but nothing else has been done to the car. I did put around a gallon of new gas into the tank.

- Turns over, won't start. I'm fairly certain this is the fuel pump! I don't hear the whirring when I leave the key turned at idle. But I'm unsure of the specs of this engine, and I'm not sure whether or not this even has an electric pump.

- Shifter feels like it isn't connected... maybe linkage? But I don't know why a working car would randomly have it's shifter just do nothing.

When I turn the key, both the alternator light and oil light come on, but I'm guessing those always turn on when the key is turned before the engine is started.

As for the engine this car has... I'm unsure. It has a twin carburetor setup where they stick out high in the engine compartment, but that's all I know.

I'd be glad to provide any more pictures of the car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
I appreciate any answers given, this is my first real project car!


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detective_snakes   New owner! Having some issues...   Sep 16 2024, 01:53 PM
burton73   :wttc: I would get this book on 914s that has so...   Sep 16 2024, 02:18 PM
SirAndy   '70 with non-appearance group trim and steel w...   Sep 16 2024, 02:38 PM
930cabman   :wttc: " a few roadblocks" Stick with...   Sep 16 2024, 03:04 PM
Dave_Darling   Carburetors are not stock. The fuel pump should b...   Sep 16 2024, 03:27 PM
dr914@autoatlanta.com   non appearance group! Pretty rare these days ...   Sep 16 2024, 03:57 PM
Spoke   :wttc: If it's not run in 6-8 years, first ...   Sep 16 2024, 04:06 PM
iankarr   Congrats and welcome! If the car hasn't r...   Sep 16 2024, 04:21 PM
Shivers   Any chance you’re in the Coachella valley?   Sep 16 2024, 04:23 PM
infraredcalvin   Any chance you’re in the Coachella valley? Pl...   Sep 17 2024, 08:56 AM
Shivers   [quote name='Shivers' post='3168152' date='Sep 16...   Sep 17 2024, 11:43 AM
windforfun   "lorem ipsum porschum boxum" What's...   Sep 16 2024, 06:02 PM
Spoke   "lorem ipsum porschum boxum" What...   Sep 17 2024, 08:50 AM
bkrantz   Do be careful with old fuel system parts and hoses...   Sep 16 2024, 09:54 PM
PaIsa   I am a fairly new owner here as well. I would sup...   Sep 17 2024, 05:54 AM
brant   Drain all of the fuel Replace the fuel lines And r...   Sep 17 2024, 07:32 AM
FlacaProductions   Haynes manuals are frequently on eBay - there...   Sep 17 2024, 08:45 AM
Artfrombama   Haynes manuals are frequently on eBay - there...   Sep 17 2024, 09:27 AM
Osnabruck914   My best advice to you would be to find a Mechanic/...   Sep 17 2024, 09:50 AM
detective_snakes   Ah! Sorry for being gone, hectic couple of wor...   Sep 18 2024, 08:26 PM
PaIsa   From the engine bay picture here are a few thought...   Sep 19 2024, 06:18 AM
campbellcj   Shivers, sadly no. I'm a few hours West of ...   Sep 21 2024, 06:34 AM


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