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Carl La Fong
post May 31 2019, 09:55 PM
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Installed a new muffler. Re-wired my CHT gauge with a new spark plug style sender. Now the CHT works. 325/350 degrees. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Found and tightened up a small exhaust leak. Then just a general cleaning up. Drove it to the airport today and when I started it to come home, it made a nasty sounding whirring noise for a few seconds. I think my alternator is about to die. I'll pull the belt off tomorrow and spin the pulley and see how it sounds. So, I either change it out now or wait and see if it will get me to the WCR and back. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) The alternator has probably been on the car since 1973 so, maybe I'll end up changing it before I leave. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


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post Jun 1 2019, 12:28 AM
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QUOTE(Carl La Fong @ May 31 2019, 08:55 PM) *

Installed a new muffler. Re-wired my CHT gauge with a new spark plug style sender. Now the CHT works. 325/350 degrees. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Found and tightened up a small exhaust leak. Then just a general cleaning up. Drove it to the airport today and when I started it to come home, it made a nasty sounding whirring noise for a few seconds. I think my alternator is about to die. I'll pull the belt off tomorrow and spin the pulley and see how it sounds. So, I either change it out now or wait and see if it will get me to the WCR and back. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) The alternator has probably been on the car since 1973 so, maybe I'll end up changing it before I leave. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


hhhhmmmm! Is “Car La Fong” Elliot’s new ID here?
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post Jun 1 2019, 02:25 AM
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I got even closer to the finishing line (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif)

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post Jun 1 2019, 02:39 AM
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Busy couple days on the no flow problem.

Pulled the thermostat, cooked it and it popped just fine.
Had to drop the motor to pull the water pump, which was fine.

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Found the problem with crud buildup in these 2 pipes. One is the heater return, the other is the radiator bypass, which is how the coolant flows when the thermostat is closed. Capped the end, filled with Purple Stuff and left it overnight. Dumped it in the pan and created a chemistry experiment. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)

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Did it proper this time and filled with toxic masculinity (blue) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Discovered the new system capacity with the Celica Performance rad and heater core in the fresh air box is nearly 3 gallons. Took 10 top-offs to get it burped.

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Then I had a problem with the fans going haywire... cause I didn't get the ECT sender connector snapped in all the way (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
Also had to replace the gauge temp sender as it was reading low.

Whinebro fuel pump is still annoyingly loud though it did get quiet for a moment, plus it gets really hot, so to be safe I ordered a Bosch unit off Amazon which should be here Sunday (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

Made an appointment at the DMV for Wed. Quick spreadsheeting puts the Ins valuation at $20k.

So close yet again....
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post Jun 1 2019, 08:20 AM
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What grease are you using?

The stuff they ship in the Subaru Febest CV's. It was only 2-3 month's old. I've got 15,000 miles on the same stuff in the Suby conversion. The red car just has too much torque and with the big ass tires I'm learning I shouldn't "dump the clutch". Even @ 50mph. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)


That looks like a lubrication failure. Normal Subaru CVs hold up to much more abuse that that (full awd launch of a 400hp / 3000lb+ car). I would try and replace the grease with something better or even the factory Subaru stuff.
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post Jun 1 2019, 12:01 PM
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Spent time on rolling road - crap results from a 2056 with Webers, 86A cam and 42 x 37 heads. Car came with 28mm venturis (ordered some 32mm...) and has those awful 2.0-litre heat exchangers with restrictive primaries. Barely struggled to 77bhp at the wheels - roughly a little under 100bhp at the flywheel. New SSI and Dansk GT-style muffler on order...

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post Jun 1 2019, 12:18 PM
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post Jun 1 2019, 01:41 PM
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What's the pressure with the new pump?

Did you run a bypass and connect to the return line back to the tank (like the 3-port did).
I used the Bosch 69133 pump that most people here recommend. I eliminated the Y in the original return line and connected those two lines together
Hook up a pressure gauge to the port on the driver's side fuel injector rail to see what's up ... you may need to adjust the pressure regulator down to 30+/- PSI.
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post Jun 1 2019, 09:57 PM
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QUOTE(bulitt @ May 31 2019, 04:46 AM) *

QUOTE(76-914 @ May 28 2019, 09:48 PM) *

QUOTE(Chi-town @ May 28 2019, 05:39 PM) *

What grease are you using?

The stuff they ship in the Subaru Febest CV's. It was only 2-3 month's old. I've got 15,000 miles on the same stuff in the Suby conversion. The red car just has too much torque and with the big ass tires I'm learning I shouldn't "dump the clutch". Even @ 50mph. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)


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Guess you could install the 500hp Renegade CV's?
But then the trans may go Blammo...

Maybe a big rubber torque coupler like Mercedes uses on its driveshafts?

I should refer to them as fuses rather than CV's. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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post Jun 1 2019, 10:06 PM
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QUOTE(76-914 @ May 28 2019, 06:48 PM) *

QUOTE(Chi-town @ May 28 2019, 05:39 PM) *

What grease are you using?

The stuff they ship in the Subaru Febest CV's. It was only 2-3 month's old. I've got 15,000 miles on the same stuff in the Suby conversion. The red car just has too much torque and with the big ass tires I'm learning I shouldn't "dump the clutch". Even @ 50mph. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)


That looks like a lubrication failure. Normal Subaru CVs hold up to much more abuse that that (full awd launch of a 400hp / 3000lb+ car). I would try and replace the grease with something better or even the factory Subaru stuff.

It was the Porsche stock 914 CV that blew and this is on my V8 914. The one with the Subaru conversion is fine. It has 914 CV's on the outers and Subaru CV's on the inners. Your'e correct, as usual, regarding the Subaru CV's. Stout little fuchers. See you at WCR. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jun 1 2019, 11:57 PM
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Getting my 2.7 Six ready for WCR.

Mechanic Marc and Mike are running it at WCR.

Oscar

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post Jun 2 2019, 02:24 AM
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Getting my 2.7 Six ready for WCR.

Mechanic Marc and Mike are running it at WCR.

Oscar



This is so KOOL, Oscar has so many Porsche's he has to number them...
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post Jun 2 2019, 05:01 PM
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post Jun 2 2019, 08:39 PM
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What I did?

I drove it around the block a few times!

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It was far that I drove it but considering it has been years since it has been driven, it was pretty significant!

It is not complete yet and there are plenty of assembly and other issues to deal with but there is a chance I can work through enough to take it to WCR!

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Oil change...

Installed the Flex Dam I bought months ago..

Drove for 45 minutes spooling up the turbo and making sure its ready for the WCR...



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post Jun 3 2019, 06:54 AM
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Bought a new motor ... lol

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Oil change...

Installed the Flex Dam I bought months ago..

Drove for 45 minutes spooling up the turbo and making sure its ready for the WCR...

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went to wales ape and monkey sanctuary then off yo a castle for a late lunch. got thereand changed our minds. we headed off for a drive over the western side of brecon beacons national park and found a nice country pub for food.

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