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smf · 07:48 AM

Hello all. First time to the board. I use one very similar for my motorcycle.
A little history. I have a 1967 912 that was my uncle since '69'. 42000 original miles. The best of my knowledge, nothing has been replaced except for the exhaust. Sits in my garage since the day he past away and I'm going to try to carry on his love for cars and bikes.
I've neglected driving it much this past year due to getting back into riding. I know that it's not good to let a vehicle sit but I do run it every month at least once.
I'm not a mechanic, but I do have a brain and can work with my hands. I've done all the work on my bike so I'm not a complete goof, but I know that this car requires a person to know 912's to get it running it correctly.
My thing is, I haven't found someone local that I can take it and get good work done. A year and a half ago, I took it to get one of the carbs reworked, it ran ok but then acted up shortly after.
So if anyone knows of where a good shop is (central PA) let me know.
Now, alittle help. This past weekend I took it out of the garage. Got it started after probably flooding the hell out of it. When started, the left carb seemed to be leaking. I noticed this by the wet spot under the car. Drove it around the block and there was no power and was very hard to keep it running. GAS GAS GAS was all I smelled. I felt around and the back of the carb seemed very wet.
So is there something "I" could do to the carbs or is the the job of a trained professional. I see the carb kits in Tweeks catalog and feel like trying it but I'm just not sure.
Any advise would be great. Thanks

Jerome Ryals · 10-13-2004, 06:10 AM

Welcome aboard first of all, inspect all of your fuel lines sounds that you may be leaking fuel before it gets to the carb, check all conections and clamps you might not be able to see all of them at first so take your time. You do not want leaking gas in there I had a fire in one before, its not pretty.

smf · 10-13-2004, 06:18 AM

Thats what I was concerned about. A fire. I could not see the back of the carb but the front had no wet areas but on my hand when I reached around was pretty wet. I did not see anything leaking from any hoses. I guess I need to know the proper way to remove one of those things (carb). The rear nuts/bolts seem to be pretty hard to get to but if I take off the air cleaners I could get to them. I do have a service manual book but it passes over simple questions that I have. Some of my questions might seem silly but it's just me thinking. Thanks

Jerome Ryals · 10-13-2004, 10:02 AM

Don't worry about any/all questions that you ask as long as you are learning, pull the air filter this will give you more room to see where the fuel lines run. Be willing to bet that you don't have the original hard piped fuel lines on there and there is leaking fuel line or loose hose clamps. Check both sides while you are at it and you can go from there.

atlporsche · 10-13-2004, 10:08 AM

be sure to see the dedicated 912 bbs as well...both sites are good...

see my sig for links...

sjd

c.routhier · 10-18-2004, 08:18 AM

hi, it's pretty easy to remove carbs and take a look at your fuel lines. my car - a 66 - has hard tubing to the carbs, then linked together with flexible fuel hose. you can get kits anywhere (i used tweeks, but was not that happy with the quality), i would order a gasket set for when you replace. i use a mirror to see what i'm doing and to get my ratchet on the nuts. be careful you don't over-tighten those nuts as it bends the carb ears creating a leak, causing uneven running. you could check to see if your float bowls and needle valve are working right. these carbs are pretty simple-ish.
good luck, chuck

dimps8 · dimps8's Garage

welcome aboard. sounds like maybe a stuck open float needle valve. pull off the air cleaners, run the engine and inspect for fuel overflowing out of the brass breather tubes in-between each pair of venturies. if the car has sat for for a while shes probably in dire need of a carb kit, points/plugs and just some tlc to keep the porsche gods happy. i find not giving these cars your full attention they tend to get jealous, play up and spit oil or fuel at you. good luck and keep any questions comming. the work on these cars is relatively simple for anyone with mechanical aptitude, and these boards are a great resource.

p.s for a good read about the porsche gods and a chuckle, visit this link re. the late harry pellow. http://www.hcpresearch.com/stories.html

smf · 10-19-2004, 04:02 AM

Thanks for the help eveyone. I'll be changing the oil and plugs this weekend. I'm going to see if I can get the carb kits by then and take a look at what I can do. I'd rather do everything at once and see if it makes a difference. So, running it more often is better than letting it sit. Right?
I've gotten back into cycle riding and the SV has been my main form of tranportation for the past year. Yes I did neglect the little red ripper but I'm sure I can get it back running fine with your help. Thanks

svarooom · 10-19-2004, 07:12 AM

Hey Chuck, You emailed me and I mailed you back a few. Never heard back. What's up. Love to see your 912. I'll be taking mine to an air cooled show on the 31st on Long Island. You are too close.

Thanks.

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Steve

'66 912

smf · 10-19-2004, 07:30 AM

Whats the easiest way to change the plugs? I'm guessing using a spark plug socket with the foam inside will hold the plug till I slide it thru the engine shroud. Any help? removing the air cleaner is also nessesary, Correct?
Thanks again. I guess I should just start my list of 101 question. maybe 1001 might be closer. But I will know 'MY' car.

svarooom · 10-19-2004, 10:09 AM

Post some pics. we would love to see the 912. Give me an email. I also ride, and also just picked up my '66 912(FEB'04)I am in NYC.

Steve

dimps8 · dimps8's Garage

the easiest way i know how to change plugs, is after the air cleaners are removed use the plug socket with the foam like you said, attached to a short extension then a uni joint, then finally a longer extension. be carefull though refitting new plugs, ensure not to cross thread the inserts in the heads. just take your time.