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Hi all,
I recently bought a 1970 911T. A very nice ride and I would like to drive it more often than sneaking it around the block. Unfortunately, the state of Maryland requires me to get the car inspected. Personally, I think it's just to squeeze more money out of joe taxpayer  Anyhow, I'm going to list some questions about my 'failed' inspection.1. The inspector indicated that the front left ball joint was out of whack because the measurement was .080. To be honest, I don't have a clue how he measured this. Anyone have w/ ideas? Solutions? 2. The previous owner did not have to have the car inspected in the state he lived in, so the next problem was of no concern to him. The car is missing the license plate light assembly. I've found the parts, but I'm not sure about the wiring. I've checked under the engine lid and it is completely devoid of any wiring or light assembly. I could use some help w/ the wiring; ie 'how to' 3. Mystery turn signal bug. The turn flashers work just fine until the headlights are engage. Then, the right front flasher will stay solid and not 'blink'. Turn off the headlights and all of the flashers work fine. Note: the right turn signel indicator inside the car will flash once and then both right and left indicators go solid when trying to make a right turn signel. I've replaced the bulbs and cleaned out the bulb socket w/a little solution of baking soda and water. No success. I've replaced the bulb ( I also tried switching bulbs..right for left vice versa). No success. Any ideas suggestions? Any help is really appreciated. Sincerely, Brent |
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06-25-2006, 05:20 AM
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Ball joint measurement is likely the play in the joint; typically this has to be measured using a certain amount of force pulling on the ball joint (fish scale type rig is used) which is usually vehicle specific so unless the inspector had the Porsche shop manual information he is just guessing. However .080" sounds high off the top of my head. The solution is to replace the ball joint.
License plate light wiring typically ran from the driver's side of the engine compartment, was clipped to the drivers's side deck lid hinge and then was tucked under the decklid under side frame (between the frame and the decklid skin) and then ran to the light mounting holes in the center of the decklid. If there is nothing there you will need to duplicate the original wiring run; the OEM license plate lights are noy very bright but satisfy the letter of the law. Regarding the turn signal problem: there may be a single contact base bulb installed in a socket that requires a two-contact base bulb. This shorts the circuits together when the lights are switched on, stopping the turn signals. Install the correct bulbs and coat the bulb bases/contacts with dielectric grease (silicone grease such as NAPA Syl-glide) as you install them. |
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Hi Jim, and thanks for replying.
In your comment about single contact bulbs, does this mean that if a single contact bulb is found in the tail lights, or anywhere else, it could short the front signal? I traded both bulbs on the front, which are dual contact bulbs, and the result was the same. The right front flash stopped working when the headlights were engaged..strange, I know. Anyhow, I was browsing around some other websites and I saw someone was having a similar problem w/ a 914. The solution there was a bad 'relay' switch. I'm not familiar w/ 911s yet, but I'm learning. Do early model 911s (1970) use relay switches to initiate flashers? Also, if any gear heads can tell me the ball joint tolerences for my 1970 911 I would appreciate it. Sincerely, Brent |
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A short due to single contact bulb in a two contact socket anywhere in the circuit (front or rear) can cause the problem. Check all the sockets, front and rear.
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Brent, I live in Maryland also and registered mine as a historical vehicle...no inspecdtion needed and walked out of DMV with plates. I've done the same with my 65 Chevy II Nova. Something you may want to consider.
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I really don't know the details...most likely mileage per year. Just so it's not a daily driver but I would think weekends would be fine plus during the winter (snow) months you wouldn't be doing too much driving. Here's the link to the form and MD DMV: http://www.marylandmva.com/Resources/VR-096.pdf
Fill out the form, take it in with insurance and walk out with plates.
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Thanks Keez!! That looks to be the ticket..err, maybe I shouldn't of used that pharse
 Anyhow, this gives me a little more breathing room to find a good Porsche mechanic on the eastern shore. Although, Annapolis is close enough.Thanks everyone. Sincerely, Brent |
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