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Just got 1972 914 where do I start |
Joe penge |
Jan 20 2015, 04:09 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 23 Joined: 20-January 15 From: Illinois Chicago northern suburb Member No.: 18,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
New here but just picked up my first 914 it's a 1972 most original has not ran in 15 years most most kept in barn needs lots of work but where do I start?i put battery in and found that all gas lines rope braided are all leaking old fuel pump under car is bad put some Either down carb and gas pump inline to test start get thing it did start just don't stay running and kills soon as I hit gas pedal...need idea what to do first or where to start and do I try to find origanal parts?any info is good or ideas to what most of you did?
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Jan 20 2015, 04:17 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 39 Joined: 12-April 04 From: Lenexa, KS Member No.: 1,920 Region Association: None |
New here but just picked up my first 914 it's a 1972 most original has not ran in 15 years most most kept in barn needs lots of work but where do I start?i put battery in and found that all gas lines rope braided are all leaking old fuel pump under car is bad put some Either down carb and gas pump inline to test start get thing it did start just don't stay running and kills soon as I hit gas pedal...need idea what to do first or where to start and do I try to find origanal parts?any info is good or ideas to what most of you did? Obviously, don't try to run it with leaking fuel lines. Too many of these have been lost to fire. Most of us have replaced the fuel lines with stainless steel ones made by Tangerine Racing or similar. It is likely that the fuel tank strainer has been gummed up. There is a strainer sock inside the fuel tank that should be checked/replaced. Fuel injectors are probably not functioning properly, and should be cleaned. Test fuel pump. Most people get their parts from Pelican Parts. I know GPR is trying to establish a place in the market also. General consensus is to stay away from Auto Atlanta. So many more items, but this should get you started on the fuel side. |
JoeSharp |
Jan 20 2015, 05:16 PM
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mrholland2 |
Jan 20 2015, 05:17 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 746 Joined: 7-September 11 From: Santa Maria,CA Member No.: 13,531 Region Association: Central California |
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Mike Bellis |
Jan 20 2015, 05:28 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
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Dave_Darling |
Jan 20 2015, 06:45 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,974 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
Do you have a single-carb setup, or the stock fuel injection?
The single-carb setup is pretty lousy, but can be made to work well enough to drive the car. First step is to replace the fuel lines. Fuel + hot engine parts == fire; FIRE BAD! Get an extinguisher while you're at it. Replace all the fluids as well. Check the brakes; they may need serious work. Being able to "go" without being able to "whoa" is not a good thing. If you can start it on ether, then you have spark and at least some compression. So what's missing is fuel. The fuel system (carb or injectors, plus the pump and any fuel lines) could be gunked up with old fuel that has turned to varnish. Lots of cleaning, rebuilding, or replacing will likely be needed to get that out. BTW, we love pics of these cars. Have any? --DD |
Joe penge |
Jan 20 2015, 07:36 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 23 Joined: 20-January 15 From: Illinois Chicago northern suburb Member No.: 18,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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Joe penge |
Jan 20 2015, 07:43 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 23 Joined: 20-January 15 From: Illinois Chicago northern suburb Member No.: 18,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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TargaToy |
Jan 20 2015, 07:49 PM
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Beeliner |
Jan 20 2015, 10:11 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 398 Joined: 2-August 14 From: Fairfield, CT Member No.: 17,725 Region Association: North East States |
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It looks like a Rustoration Project..... Help is only a thread away..... |
worn |
Jan 20 2015, 10:16 PM
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can't remember Group: Members Posts: 3,127 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
New here but just picked up my first 914 it's a 1972 most original has not ran in 15 years most most kept in barn needs lots of work but where do I start?i put battery in and found that all gas lines rope braided are all leaking old fuel pump under car is bad put some Either down carb and gas pump inline to test start get thing it did start just don't stay running and kills soon as I hit gas pedal...need idea what to do first or where to start and do I try to find origanal parts?any info is good or ideas to what most of you did? Mine is red and also a 72. They are I think a unique year among the breed. Let me know if I can help with anything. I have a lot of spare parts and am not too far away. Since you already have the carbs you probably should keep it that way, but I do have a complete 1.7 lying around as I make my 72 into a six. |
Joe penge |
Jan 20 2015, 10:21 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 23 Joined: 20-January 15 From: Illinois Chicago northern suburb Member No.: 18,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Is it bad no holes in body one did has surface rust and needs battery tray replaced ..I need picture layout of vacuum lines and breather tubes for person that never worked on Porsche ...but ideas is what will help me get this back on road...I want to keep original as I can...if that's what is being done with this type of car!!
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76-914 |
Jan 20 2015, 10:22 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,454 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
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Joe penge |
Jan 20 2015, 10:31 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 23 Joined: 20-January 15 From: Illinois Chicago northern suburb Member No.: 18,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
New here but just picked up my first 914 it's a 1972 most original has not ran in 15 years most most kept in barn needs lots of work but where do I start?i put battery in and found that all gas lines rope braided are all leaking old fuel pump under car is bad put some Either down carb and gas pump inline to test start get thing it did start just don't stay running and kills soon as I hit gas pedal...need idea what to do first or where to start and do I try to find origanal parts?any info is good or ideas to what most of you did? Mine is red and also a 72. They are I think a unique year among the breed. Let me know if I can help with anything. I have a lot of spare parts and am not too far away. Since you already have the carbs you probably should keep it that way, but I do have a complete 1.7 lying around as I make my 72 into a six. It needs go back to oem color ivory white it's been 3 colors repainted if you have parts that I can use I will buy them I really don't know what I got myself into but I really want to bring this back to life and in joy it.. |
Larmo63 |
Jan 20 2015, 10:34 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,264 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
My '73 started as a project too. I have had a lot of fun and frustration working on it.
Good luck, there is a lot of help here that you can't find anywhere else. |
Hank914 |
Jan 20 2015, 10:53 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 389 Joined: 7-April 14 From: CA and OR Member No.: 17,215 Region Association: None |
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Erben914 |
Jan 20 2015, 11:40 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 137 Joined: 1-January 13 From: Sacramento Member No.: 15,314 Region Association: Central California |
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If you have some patience, tools and common sense you are well on your way to getting it on the road. I would check the longs and he'll hole for structural rust before you get to far I to it tho. Here is some light ivory inspiration for you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
EdwardBlume |
Jan 21 2015, 07:50 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
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Chris H. |
Jan 21 2015, 07:59 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,024 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
You'll want to look under those rocker panel covers before you do too much more. Especially on the passenger side.
Looks like it has a Bursch sport muffler. Those are VERY loud but a lot of people like them. |
Joe penge |
Jan 21 2015, 10:12 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 23 Joined: 20-January 15 From: Illinois Chicago northern suburb Member No.: 18,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
:wttc If you have some patience, tools and common sense you are well on your way to getting it on the road. I would check the longs and he'll hole for structural rust before you get to far I to it tho. Here is some light ivory inspiration for you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Are you relocating your full pump or keeping it the oem unit same spot under rear car below the battery ?? I found oem pump $240 with the three ports |
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