Originally Posted by TheCabinetmaker
the VDO temp gages that are typically in the 914 center console have 210 to 230F as the mid point generally I have found.
that may be hot oil.
keep in mind that you can have ok oil temp, but still be cooking the heads (ie dirty cooling fins on cylinders and heads can cause over heat, running wrong timing, wron mixture can also cause heads to drastically over heat, yet oil temp may not be all that bad.
so if you sense that the engine is over heating, as you sem to think it is, do not only use oil temperature as an indicator that all is hunky doory with the cooling system, or operating conditions.
eventually after you get her sorted out, an upgrade to a Pertronix or simular electronic ignition is a good idea, timing stays dead nuts on target, not too expensive.
make sure teh rubber hose that goes to the dizzie is going to the retard port, not te advance port, do not assume it was correctly hooked up. 50 /50 chance it was not hooked up right when you bought the car.
valveguied can only be replaced with heads removed. you could remove them while in the car, but engine removal is SO EASY, and would greatly improve the easy of headwork. you might as well do the whole valve job at teh same time, these cars are known for dropped valve seats, if teh guides are really worn, expect you may well need to replace the seats, if done correctly, replacement of valve seats is a good idea if the head is out for other service. You cant tell if an old valve seat is just about ready to get loose or not, the only assurance is with a correctly installed new valve seat (machine shop must cut a very agressive interferance fit (often tighter than the factory recommendation).
of course that is just my opinion forlonglasting rliability. budget may dictate taking a hance on the old seats, reface them and maybe your good for a long time, maybe.
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