Started right up after long 18 year hibernartion!
 

We'll I finally turned the key and my 1976 Targa 2.7 started right up and ran very well (at idle) I only ran it for a few minutes then let it sit for awhile, started her up again a little later to run a few minutes more. She sounds great, a little smoke at first then cleared up. Good oil pressure and no strange sounds or oil/fuel leaks.
Will check brakes next, replace brake lines and tires then take it out for a spin around the block at higher Revs.

I want to thank everyone who helped me along the way, I surely saved lots of time and $$$ with all the great advice that I received on this forum.
This is what I have done so far.

1. Removed fuel tank and thoroughly cleaned out 2 inches of Gooey sludge.
2. Replaced 5 blade fan with 11 blade fan.
3. Replaced Battery
4. Checked Electrical System, replaced all fuses, cleaned fuse terminals
5. Replaced Injectors, Injector lines, o-rings , insulators
6. Replaced Fuel Pump, Fuel Filter, Fuel Pump Relay, Fuel Lines,
7. Replaced Fuel Accumulator
8. FD & WUR Rebuilt by Larry @ CIS Flowtech
9. Replaced points, plugs, rotor, cap, wires etc. Set ignition timing
10. Checked fuel pressure and vacuum leaks.
10. sprayed MM oil in cylinders, let it sit for awhile then turned engine over after disabling fuel system.
11. Set valves and replaced valve cover gaskets. Covers not warped.
12. Checked Head Bolts, looked OK
13. Changed engine oil and filter and gearbox oil
14. Installed pop-off valve,new airbox straps and air filter.
15, Installed Carrera Chain Tensioner

Compression was a bit low on one cylinder before I started the engine and hopefully it will get better after it runs for awhile. Checked inside cylinders with a scope, didn't
see any corrosion or pitting.

Still have a ways to go but I hope to have her on the road soon!

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1334800893.jpg

Well done! Geez that's a nice colour!

Thanks Michael

Brilliant work, a stitch in time saves nine

You should be very proud of your accomplisment. Good to get another old one on roads again. Enjoy!

Dang! I think I'm getting all moist........

Steve

73 911 T MFI Coupe, Aubergine

Great job.
Keep up the good work.

Great story...and LOVE the exterior color!

Nice!!!!!

Looking forward to the "first drive" post!

very inspirational. i'll be cranking up a 68 912 with a 911L motor soon. it's been sitting for 15+ years and i'm pretty much going through the same process minus the cis (carbs instead).
the oil was sludge. and i mean thick.
redoing the entire fuel system, entire brake system, ignition, etc etc.
keeping my fingers crossed. otherwise the car is beautiful.

Congrats Matt! Great looking car.

Gorgeous car - love the chrome trim!

That is a very pretty Targa, agree that the chrome and Targa bar complement the color and Targa configuration well. Nice work.

Thanks, I really like the trim as well, I guess it was an original factory option but not too many have survived over the years. The fender trim is in perfect condition, not a single scratch or ding.

Me Too!!

Trying to think of an adjective that hasn't been used yet, but.....

What all the others have said!!

Impressed with the thoroughness of getting everything in working order before firing up, I sometimes lack the patience.

That is why it went so smoothly.

I bet that cylinder will come around with some high-revs! :)

Thanks, I hope you're right, I'm pretty confident it will come up too.

Very nice. I have a '74 911 that's Gazelle metallic ( another unique 70's color) and go to Newport all the time. I will be on the look out for your car.

let me know next time you get to Newport, would like to get together and swap stories. Where do you keep your car?

Congratulations, you nailed that reawakening thing. I can see how that car with that color and that finish keeps inspiring you. Must be a great thrill to run it through the neighborhood and then far away! I don't drive mine very much, but when I do it's always like the first time! Love it!

I live in Charlestown, about 30 to 35 minutes away. Is that your garage in those pics of your car?

Nice, I feel bad when mine sits for a month due to travel for work. Gonna run some errands in it this morning.

Is that Charlestown RI or Mass? I took the photo at Jake Kaplan's Jag dealership in RI. where it sat for 16 years. It was taken just before I bought the car and before any cleaning, detailing work. It's in my garage in Newport right now and will start cleaning her up as soon as I finish the brakes. Will post some pics after I buff it out. I have a 120 x 100 ft garage with a machine shop, welding shop, wood shop etc. We build our boats in the shop from December through April then it sits empty for 7 months.

Awesome!! Congrats, and it's great to have another 76 targa on the board :)!

Thanks Dave, Love your color!

After 18 years she's on the road again!! Took her out for a short, slow drive today and everything seems ok. Need to do a little brake work then off to the Highway!http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1335747427.jpg

Good job on the pre-work. Love the color.
Nice to see another old Porsche still on the road after all these years!

Pretty car.... though it need to lose the "Paris-Dakar" look ;)

Thanks

Do you know what the original US spec ride height is and how much it should be lowered? I don't want it too low as I have heard about cars bottoming out on small speed bumps, driveways etc. How do you measure the ride height , from the bottom trim of the fender to the ground?

I'm not sure what size tires are on the car now. That's the next thing I'll be replacing.

Congrats !!!


The color is not usual , i've never seen a 911 with this paint .


Amazing !!!

I am happy for you! Lower the body a bit more, she is to high for my taste.

Rest is supreme!!!

Have fun!

Porsche measures the ride height by calculating the difference between the center of the wheel and the center of the torsion bars. That way, the diameter of the tires has no bearing on the issue. The US ride height varied over the years; I'd suggest using the "ROW" spec from that era. If you buy a "Porsce technical specification" book for that year, it will have the numbers you need.

2 cautions: 90% of the people here will tell you to measure the height to the bottom of the fender wheel openings. Not an accurate way to do it... The same 90% will offer measurements of "euro" or "ROW" height that are actually lower than what they should be.

The front end of your car may be higher than ususal, if the fuel level is low. These cars drop a noticeable amount in the front when you add fuel. You might also check to see if there is a 5mm thick spacer at the top of the front struts, under the fender. Porsche installed these on some models (various years) to raise the front end to meet DOT regulations and while keeping acceptable front suspension kinematics. I don't recall what year they started doing this, so check your car and remove them if you have them, before you adjust the suspension. When you do adjust it, have it done at a shop that is very familiar with these cars and make sure that they weigh each corner and set the corner weights correctly. Having the corner weights within specifications is a little more important than having dead even ride heights from side to side.

Have fun,
JR

Realy great looking car,
Well done on the re-awakening, good luck with it.SmileWavy
Anthony.

Thanks for the great info. I took the photo while everything was out of the trunk for cleaning, spare tire, tool kit and jack, fuel tank was about 1/4 full. I'll make sure to load it back up before taking any measurements.

Seconding javadog here.

Perhaps this car had 16" wheels or larger OD tires on it at some point? Just put 15" rims back on mine and had to lower front by two turns to return to same height as with 16" wheels.

Thanks, I'm pretty sure it's Peru Red.

I was finally able to take her out for a real ride yesterday, new tires, good brakes, gearbox and suspension. At first there was a little hesitation during slow acceleration, after running seafoam and a tank full of gas I replaced the fuel filter and now she's running like a champ! Pulling strong, no smoke or oil leaks.

I still have a few odds and ends to take care of, lower stance, remove thermal reactors etc. but I'm going to enjoy it this summer and get back to business this winter.

I thought the color was Peru Red but after checking the paint code I found that it's actually Sienna Metallic.

Thanks to all my fellow Pelican's who helped me get her running again! http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1339898426.jpg

Great story.

If it was me I would make point of getting rid of the thermal reactors ASAP.

where are the links to 4 barrell carb set up with plentum....design....intke adjustments...etc