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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-16-2025, 09:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 272
Posted By rowingone
I will second the comment to clean the flasher...

I will second the comment to clean the flasher terminals . . also add clean the fuse ends and contacts . . had the same issue with my 72 and this solved the problem.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-10-2025, 03:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 385
Posted By rowingone
Recently had John Eisenbud (retired but still the...

Recently had John Eisenbud (retired but still the best) adjust my MFI and yes he did it with engine running . . did get a few drops of oil on the engine during the adjustment but no big deal. I...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-29-2025, 04:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 279
Posted By rowingone
If he is blaming the 123 it is only because he...

If he is blaming the 123 it is only because he doesn't understand it. You can pull up the current 123 settings on your phone and see if they are where they need to be . . surely if he has one he...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-28-2025, 09:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 279
Posted By rowingone
why get rid of the 123 distributor . . if its set...

why get rid of the 123 distributor . . if its set up right it is as good or better than factory. Fix your problem . .don't replace random parts until you get to the right solution.
Forum: Porsche Cars For Sale 07-26-2025, 03:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,660
Posted By rowingone
Sold

Sold
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-26-2025, 02:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 713
Posted By rowingone
I have a 72 MFI with the 123 and was having plugs...

I have a 72 MFI with the 123 and was having plugs foul . . .I was told on this forum I didn't need to run the CDI box with the 123 . . wrong! . . hooked the CDI back up and solved my fouling plugs...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-26-2025, 03:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 706
Posted By rowingone
So after having a struggle with this I still...

So after having a struggle with this I still prefer the " measure to the ground" method . . no angles, no charts, very straight forward. And Pete is right . . for every one inch lower to the ground...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-25-2025, 09:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 706
Posted By rowingone
Oh and I called John Eisenbud and he says the...

Oh and I called John Eisenbud and he says the torsion bars don't wear out . .they may brake but in all his years he has only replaced a couple.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-25-2025, 09:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 706
Posted By rowingone
Ok got it .. success! I still don't know why my...

Ok got it .. success! I still don't know why my angles are not to spec but the measure from the floor was the ticket . . .I lowered the spring bar to floor distance by 1.25 " and got about 2" raise...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-25-2025, 07:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 706
Posted By rowingone
In order to get that one inch closer to the floor...

In order to get that one inch closer to the floor the arm angle is now 39 degrees and I can't get the suspension back together .. . or the bottom bolt in the bushing cover in place .. so worn out...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-25-2025, 06:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 706
Posted By rowingone
I am wondering if the torsion bars are worn out ....

I am wondering if the torsion bars are worn out . . car has 81k original miles . . no rust. If I did replace them . . what size for a casual street car? 1972 911T
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-25-2025, 05:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 713
Posted By rowingone
Don't over think it . . start with Ians curves...

Don't over think it . . start with Ians curves and adjust from there.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-25-2025, 05:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 713
Posted By rowingone
Ian told me no map so all at zero there.

Ian told me no map so all at zero there.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-25-2025, 04:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 713
Posted By rowingone
Here's a driving video ...

Here's a driving video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klKPc17CBdo
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-25-2025, 04:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 713
Posted By rowingone
I have a stock 72 911T MFI and use Ian's curve...

I have a stock 72 911T MFI and use Ian's curve (Icarp) with good success.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads26/Ian123_map1753441272.jpgno map
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-25-2025, 03:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 706
Posted By rowingone
Thanks Pete for taking the time to answer . . I...

Thanks Pete for taking the time to answer . . I will get it done today!
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-24-2025, 05:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 706
Posted By rowingone
I decided to try a new technique I read about . ....

I decided to try a new technique I read about . . unhook the spring plate and measure distance to floor . . for every one inch you move the spring plate closer to the floor raises the car 2 inches ....
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-24-2025, 03:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 706
Posted By rowingone
yes it was the shock . . thanks. Spent all day...

yes it was the shock . . thanks. Spent all day trying to get the rear up . . just can't get it . .what angle is right for euro spec height . .say 25" at fender? I am having a hard time with this....
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-24-2025, 12:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 706
Posted By rowingone
and at 36 degrees the rear was too low by 1.5...

and at 36 degrees the rear was too low by 1.5 inches . . dont get it.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-24-2025, 11:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 706
Posted By rowingone
ok so when I measured the spring plate angle...

ok so when I measured the spring plate angle attached before disassembly it was 28.4 but when I disconnected the suspension and left the spring plate hanging it was 36 degrees . . shouldn't they be...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-24-2025, 11:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,042
Posted By rowingone
so this is why I didn't get things right the last...

so this is why I didn't get things right the last time . . the rear is too low. I disconnected the spring plate . .measured 28.4 degrees before I disconnected it . . now its loose and it measures 35...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-24-2025, 06:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 706
Posted By rowingone
Ok but I am getting conflicting info about which...

Ok but I am getting conflicting info about which way to rotate the inner splines to raise the car 1.5 inches
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-24-2025, 04:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 706
Posted By rowingone
1972 911 rear ride height adjustment

So I found a chart that tells me I need to move the rear spring plate torsion bar clockwise 8 splines on the inner and counterclockwise 8 splines on the outer to raise the rear 1.5 inches . . seems...
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 07-16-2025, 01:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 60
Posted By rowingone
wanted hella 169 lens

I have the HElla 169 fog light bodies but need the lens! Will look great on my 72!
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-11-2025, 06:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 696
Posted By rowingone
That job is not easy . . so . . make sure you...

That job is not easy . . so . . make sure you need to do this before you take it on. I replaced mine and in the end it was not needed and a huge pain!
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