The Begining

[peppy]

Ok, I have mailed the computer and chip to Russell Berry for him to fix.

I hope to have this thing going soon.

[Smoove1010]

Originally Posted by peppy

The engine and transmission balance pretty well right here. I got this from 87 Carrera engine drop

Peppy - Thanks for creating this thread - I'm using it as one of my main points of reference for when I go down a similar path this winter. Question - why didn't you use the wooden cradle that you used for the drop when you did the install? It looks like a rolled-up rag was used between the jack pad and the bottom of the engine in this pic. Did you do anything to keep the engine from wobbling side-to-side as you moved it around?

That's my first anxiety point - avoiding damage to the engine with the floor jack, or performing a "drop" off the jack! I've read all the "drop" threads, but I like your minimalist approach.

Best of luck and great work, looking forward to reading about a successful launch!

GK

[peppy]

GK I got the idea for the rags from here 87 Carrera engine drop (23 of 36)

Syncroid did the pictures and the engine balanced a lot better than with the contraption I made. The engine and transmission is pretty stable on the jack. Also the power unit is about 3 inches lower.

[bigel]

Peppy, Anxiously awaiting the next installment of your saga...what's going on, man?

I too will be performing a rebuild soon and will use your thread as a reference. I also have a friend that has successfully completed several rebuilds, no Porsche rebuilds, but he has all the tools (gauges, lifts, engine stand, etc.).

Looking forward to you making an announcement that your machine has roared to life!

[peppy]

Originally Posted by bigel

Peppy, Anxiously awaiting the next installment of your saga...what's going on, man?

I too will be performing a rebuild soon and will use your thread as a reference. I also have a friend that has successfully completed several rebuilds, no Porsche rebuilds, but he has all the tools (gauges, lifts, engine stand, etc.).

Looking forward to you making an announcement that your machine has roared to life!

I screwed up the computer and am waiting for repair.

I hope to turn the engine over to build oil pressure tomorrow.

[peppy]

I turned the key and she spun over with ease. The oil light went out in just a few seconds, no oil leaks yet.

Now to get that computer back in, the suspense is killing me.

[bigel]

Well done Peppy...can't wait to see the post that you've got it started!

Will you be posting a summary of the build with a rundown of costs?

Great Post

[peppy]

Originally Posted by bigel

Well done Peppy...can't wait to see the post that you've got it started!

Will you be posting a summary of the build with a rundown of costs?

Great Post

My wife might look at this

[Lapkritis]

Originally Posted by peppy

My wife might look at this

Ha! My girlfriend says "I don't even want to know."

[bigel]

Come on, Peppy...what gives?!

[peppy]

Still no computer, it should be here first of the week.

the suspense is killing me.

[HiWind]

Great read .. Thanks for posting and good luck with the last steps!

[peppy]

All clean and still waiting.



My son has never gone for a ride in the Porsche.

[bavaria911]

Peppy,
He looks like a great son and future Porsche driver, just dont scare him too much on the first launch !

Vr,

[bigel]

What's doing??????? Peppy, where you been bro?

[peppy]

Still waiting patiently for the computer to return.

[rberry951]

Still working on it, will get it done this week if I don't hit any further snags. So far I've used parts from 3 other computers, it's coming together. Thanks for sending me the link to the thread!

Regards,
Russell

[Lapkritis]

Christmas is coming... would be a good time for a startup.

-Andrew

[peppy]

Start up has happened. I have video but, am having issues getting it off my phone.



Case plug.

Tank plug

Will the idle come down on its own when the engine breaks in, or will I need to adjust it?

[peppy]

Still no luck with the video, but I have more pictures.
all dry so far