My garage find
06-04-2009, 04:43 PM
#17
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Standby. Parts I needed are finally arriving today. Pulled the cam covers and the tensioners look good and have the safety stops installed. Just need to put the cam and valve covers on (been waiting for gaskets), install the distributor with it's new points, install the new plugs and bolt on the rebuilt carbs.
Planning on starting it tonight.
Also received my new brake lines today and I've been soaking the frozen fittings every twelve hours for the last 3 days, so those bastards better break loose.
Planning on starting it tonight.
Also received my new brake lines today and I've been soaking the frozen fittings every twelve hours for the last 3 days, so those bastards better break loose.
06-04-2009, 06:55 PM
#19
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frozen brake fittings? Be sure to use a flare wrench. Sometimes, some PB Blaster works. Also, a drop of old brake fluid works very well too. Dip a screwdriver into a can of brake fluid, and touch the screwdriver to the frozen fitting. It should come apart.
06-05-2009, 10:10 AM
#20
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Update and more pics
I finally got the rest of my parts yesterday, put everything back together, a quick check of spark, one last flush of the fuel lines, and bingo - she fired right up!
Runs pretty smooth and I still need to tune the carbs with my new synchrometer. This is my first shot at tuning these types of carbs so your suggestions are welcome. I have the 101 Project book, Haynes manual, and I found a good thread on Pelican on tuning carbs, but I'm open to input.
No ominous smoke and no leaks!
Goal for today after carb tuning is to get the pedal cluster rebuilt, install the last of the shift and throttle linkage bushings, get the brake lines replaced and time for a drive!
Enough talk, here's what you really want...
Ready to go with the freshly rebuilt Zeniths.
Scrubbed and powerwashed the wheel wells and underside. I hate working on dirt and grease laden cars.
Car came with a cover and Porsche bra. All of the carpets cleaned up nicely.
The clock is still working!
The headliner has some stains, but no tears.
Door pockets straightened up nicely with some heat and water. That top edge trim piece is my $6 Pep Boys special.
Seats are excellent
Pans are solid and as good as new.
Even has the original battery straps. No rust up here.
OK, time to get working on the car.
Runs pretty smooth and I still need to tune the carbs with my new synchrometer. This is my first shot at tuning these types of carbs so your suggestions are welcome. I have the 101 Project book, Haynes manual, and I found a good thread on Pelican on tuning carbs, but I'm open to input.
No ominous smoke and no leaks!
Goal for today after carb tuning is to get the pedal cluster rebuilt, install the last of the shift and throttle linkage bushings, get the brake lines replaced and time for a drive!
Enough talk, here's what you really want...
Ready to go with the freshly rebuilt Zeniths.
Scrubbed and powerwashed the wheel wells and underside. I hate working on dirt and grease laden cars.
Car came with a cover and Porsche bra. All of the carpets cleaned up nicely.
The clock is still working!
The headliner has some stains, but no tears.
Door pockets straightened up nicely with some heat and water. That top edge trim piece is my $6 Pep Boys special.
Seats are excellent
Pans are solid and as good as new.
Even has the original battery straps. No rust up here.
OK, time to get working on the car.
Last edited by ddubois; 06-05-2009 at 11:48 PM.
06-05-2009, 08:54 PM
#24
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Great find Doug! I look forward to seeing it around Park City this summer. Pick up a scissor lift for your garage if you can - I really like mine for tinkering with the 911s.
-Blake
-Blake
06-05-2009, 10:14 PM
#25
TARDIS = Time And Relative Dimensions in Space
"Bigger on the inside than on the outside."
Time machine used by Dr Who.
And, wow, great 911T. I need to start peeking in other people's garages.
06-06-2009, 12:15 AM
#27
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Went for a drive today!
Got it all finished tonight and went for a spin. I love it! It needs new shocks and the left rear is a little low. I'm guessing a simple torsion bar adjustment. Spent a few hours tuning the carbs, and I think I have it the best I'm going to get it. I'm at 7,000 ft and I'm sure some new idle jets are in order. It's tough to get a constant idle (it's either low or high), but when I get it out and stomp on it there's no hesitation and it pulls incredible. I'm going to drive it hard for a few days then do a leak down/compression.
The transmission shifts great with all the new bushings. I went ahead and put in some Mobil1 because I had it and the stuff that was in there looked pretty funky. My plan is to use the M1 as a flush then put in Swepco.
The paint on the hood was pretty rough so I went ahead and sanded it and will spray it tomorrow. Sure it won't match but it's just temporary until the full paint job.
I'll get some more pictures after I spray the hood.
Oh, I replaced the brake lines today and for some reason the RF was a bitch. I had to resort to heat to bust both ends loose. Out of curiosity I cut the old rubber lines and they definitely looked constricted.
A tip for the roll pin in the pedal cluster shaft - while I was rebuilding the pedals that roll pin was refusing to go in. I had some extra valve cover studs from my 964 and they are a perfect fit! The non-threaded middle section is the same diameter as the pin hole and the length is just right for some lock nuts on each end.
Took my son for a spin and let him drive (after I had him polish the car). His comment - this thing is bad ***!
Thanks for everyones' support and encouragement.
The transmission shifts great with all the new bushings. I went ahead and put in some Mobil1 because I had it and the stuff that was in there looked pretty funky. My plan is to use the M1 as a flush then put in Swepco.
The paint on the hood was pretty rough so I went ahead and sanded it and will spray it tomorrow. Sure it won't match but it's just temporary until the full paint job.
I'll get some more pictures after I spray the hood.
Oh, I replaced the brake lines today and for some reason the RF was a bitch. I had to resort to heat to bust both ends loose. Out of curiosity I cut the old rubber lines and they definitely looked constricted.
A tip for the roll pin in the pedal cluster shaft - while I was rebuilding the pedals that roll pin was refusing to go in. I had some extra valve cover studs from my 964 and they are a perfect fit! The non-threaded middle section is the same diameter as the pin hole and the length is just right for some lock nuts on each end.
Took my son for a spin and let him drive (after I had him polish the car). His comment - this thing is bad ***!
Thanks for everyones' support and encouragement.
