GT project, Big Day.......three years later.....make that five (!) years |
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GT project, Big Day.......three years later.....make that five (!) years |
914dave |
Jan 17 2019, 07:59 AM
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914 Addict Group: Members Posts: 720 Joined: 19-October 03 From: Willow Grove Pa. Member No.: 1,262 Region Association: North East States |
Looking awesome Rory. Will you have it at Hershey?
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rgalla9146 |
Jan 17 2019, 10:15 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,651 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None |
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bbrock |
Jan 17 2019, 10:22 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I'm really enjoying watching the progress. That engine is just beautiful. There is something about the look of a carbureted flat six. Just wonderful. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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Luke M |
Jan 17 2019, 12:49 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,394 Joined: 8-February 05 From: WNY Member No.: 3,574 Region Association: North East States |
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Looking good there Rory... Looks like I'll have to take a trip this summer and come see it in person. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
rgalla9146 |
Feb 2 2019, 04:38 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,651 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Looking good there Rory... Looks like I'll have to take a trip this summer and come see it in person. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Thanks Luke IT's ALIVE !!!!! I STARTED THE ENGINE TODAY ! The engine has been in for a while but finally today all the elements come together and I turned the key. I had lubed the cylinders and cranked it by hand without plugs (the rebuilt engine has been stored for ten plus years) I then cranked it by starter until it had oil pressure. Installed the plugs. Because there were leaks at the carbs I un-plugged the fuel pump and cranked it. Like it had been running forever it just started and idled !!! I shut it off. It runs so quiet ! A great milestone. I'm happy. Now to solve this leak issue. |
76-914 |
Feb 3 2019, 10:05 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,634 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
Congrats (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Now grab a cold one and reflect. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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altitude411 |
Feb 3 2019, 10:08 AM
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I drove my 6 into a tree Group: Members Posts: 1,306 Joined: 21-September 14 From: montana Member No.: 17,932 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Thanks Luke IT's ALIVE !!!!! I STARTED THE ENGINE TODAY ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) |
914dave |
Feb 3 2019, 11:14 AM
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914 Addict Group: Members Posts: 720 Joined: 19-October 03 From: Willow Grove Pa. Member No.: 1,262 Region Association: North East States |
Congrats Pal!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)
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preach |
Feb 3 2019, 11:18 AM
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Ridge Runner Group: Members Posts: 1,039 Joined: 27-March 10 From: Live Free or Die Member No.: 11,513 Region Association: North East States |
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rgalla9146 |
Feb 4 2019, 08:49 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,651 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None |
Thank you all.
When I first ran the fuel pump there was a small leak under the tank. Turned out to be a leaking NOS fuel filter ! that's a new one to me. Easy fix. Next, big leaks at the carb inlet banjos and float valve caps. Again, NOS, OEM parts leaking. After many attempts to make them swell with Marvel Mystery Oil , gasoline, and patience .....still leaking. WTF ? OK, select other seals from the Weber box and.....still leaking...but slowing down too. And finally stopped. Now it was possible to run it on more than the the contents of the float bowls. It's so quiet ! stock muffler for now. Fumigated the whole neighborhood just in time for the worthless football game. Adjusted the timing, a few laps around the carbs with the syncro meter and Voila ! Easiest start up in memory. I then drove it around the street and backed into the driveway just as the loose shift adjustment said 'enough' What a great day !!!!! Attached thumbnail(s) |
rgalla9146 |
Feb 4 2019, 08:51 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,651 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None |
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rgalla9146 |
Feb 4 2019, 08:58 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,651 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None |
more. This shot's for Martin Baker
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Martin Baker |
Feb 4 2019, 09:04 AM
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I just heard I sold my cars! Group: Members Posts: 1,140 Joined: 11-February 03 Member No.: 290 Region Association: Northern California |
AWESOME! Looks great! Your work is first class, as is the car!
Thanks for your recent help with my oil system. Hope to meet you and shake your hand someday. MB |
Tdskip |
Feb 4 2019, 09:26 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,702 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None |
Careful about not have loose items and small children pulled back into the engine compartment when the cover isn't on.
Nice work! |
bbrock |
Feb 4 2019, 09:29 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
So cool! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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Ferg |
Feb 4 2019, 09:32 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Congrats!
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campbellcj |
Feb 4 2019, 12:04 PM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,588 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California |
Congrats! That's a great looking car and clearly a ton of TLC entailed.
I wonder if your fuel pressure may be too high, contributing to leaks? I went to the PMO solid rails long ago cuz the stock banjos did not enthuse me...but they look very non-stock and add $$. |
914werke |
Feb 4 2019, 12:46 PM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,936 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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rick 918-S |
Feb 4 2019, 01:00 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,783 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Just about time! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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Dion |
Feb 4 2019, 02:06 PM
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RN Group: Members Posts: 2,801 Joined: 16-September 04 From: Audubon,PA Member No.: 2,766 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Fantastic Rory! Will it be ready to roll into Hershey? Look forward. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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