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Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 03-02-2021, 08:52 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,653
Posted By Duckworth
Bench Test - Speed Impulse Sensor

A speedo that quits is often attributed to a failing circuit board, but while the sensor is on a table, putting a magnet across the face with an ohm meter, shows 187 ohms for a brief moment, but will...
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 12-03-2020, 08:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,554
Posted By Duckworth
Kudos for getting as far as you did..as it looks...

Kudos for getting as far as you did..as it looks to be fairly involved. The bore of early 60's masters are relatively easier to restore than here. But that's the key, more so than rubber parts imo....
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 11-25-2020, 10:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,971
Posted By Duckworth
A few things that worked well on my car, over a...

A few things that worked well on my car, over a pretty long stretch. Just for browsing..

A) I have never purchased the proper 60 lb. battery, even though big amps are desireable..just cannot stand...
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 11-19-2020, 02:21 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,971
Posted By Duckworth
A battery disconnect is a pretty good idea, but...

A battery disconnect is a pretty good idea, but having to go to the hatch with the key regularly can get tedious. Note that if you lift the hatch carpet away, a few open female threaded areas are...
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 08-28-2020, 03:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,256
Posted By Duckworth
Good question.. somewhat similar dilemma on a VW...

Good question.. somewhat similar dilemma on a VW Golf, where I decided to locate the controller for all the locking. Unfortunately removing the harness prevented something else from working, so...
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 08-27-2020, 12:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,256
Posted By Duckworth
Liking your Cayenne. But how the public puts up...

Liking your Cayenne. But how the public puts up with the fees for a key and 'coding' is beyond me. Probably the dealers like it. And the notion of [ 2 ] factory keys, that utilize massive code...
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 08-24-2020, 03:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,256
Posted By Duckworth
Interesting SLK suggestion above.. but if overall...

Interesting SLK suggestion above.. but if overall room and comfort rate a little higher, this could end up in your wheelhouse.

;)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ct-KlbvGXgo
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 08-24-2020, 01:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,081
Posted By Duckworth
As a last option only imo. Even if a few db sneak...

As a last option only imo. Even if a few db sneak past the door, the benefit is likely to be negligible.

I once took a 1500 Spitfire, producing some bass resonance in the cockpit, while...
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 07-21-2020, 02:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,584
Posted By Duckworth
JK, when I removed the front fan..I never had an...

JK, when I removed the front fan..I never had an a/c issue after, since having a large puller fan behind the rad seems to handle it, with additional relay plumbed in. It's a wise thing to protect the...
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 02-12-2020, 05:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,192
Posted By Duckworth
Alan and Michael, I found your posts fascinating...

Alan and Michael, I found your posts fascinating on the valve function, which I fretted over at one time, knowing the engineers did not have it as an afterthought. In other words, I had DEEP concern...
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 01-12-2020, 04:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,192
Posted By Duckworth
Another Packard idea that probably few would...

Another Packard idea that probably few would consider but can make for nicer cruise depending on where you live with cold spells of 15' - 20' F....

Recently I decided to copy the school buses...
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 01-03-2020, 03:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,529
Posted By Duckworth
Quite a good suggestion on sand tubes, so long as...

Quite a good suggestion on sand tubes, so long as they sit low near the battery, and don't leak. Done moderately for an extra 90 - 120 lbs would help. Also....

Now realizing for those tooling...
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 12-29-2019, 01:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,529
Posted By Duckworth
^^^ Some time back my auto trans reached a...

^^^
Some time back my auto trans reached a point of no return, and a decision was made to swap for an 87 manual.. I didn't think much about the 95lb difference at the time. It became apparent that...
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 12-14-2019, 01:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,192
Posted By Duckworth
Michael, interesting stuff on the thermisters,...

Michael, interesting stuff on the thermisters, which were long gone on my car. Glad to know guys can sort their way thru the issues that arise.

To be clear, I'm not suggesting those with original...
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 12-12-2019, 10:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,192
Posted By Duckworth
Here we are.. ...

Here we are..
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http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads26/rod_41576215141.JPG


Near the top, the upper wood is not lit well, but easily...
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 12-11-2019, 08:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,192
Posted By Duckworth
HVAC - Packard Style

Like many I was not thrilled with the climate portion of the car, making a decision a while back to alter how temps are changed. Presenting the idea for some that may find it amusing to an extent, or...
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 12-05-2019, 05:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,519
Posted By Duckworth
Very well done...hadn't considered bearings at...

Very well done...hadn't considered bearings at all.

After using them this way for years, all I need is motivation to tear it down.


SmileWavy
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 12-05-2019, 05:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,708
Posted By Duckworth
Some good points in the review. Personally I find...

Some good points in the review. Personally I find a lot missing from modern 911 Porsches regardless of performance..especially since it is relative to many factors. Ironically, in the last 20 years...
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 12-05-2019, 04:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,519
Posted By Duckworth
Wiper Judder Action not smooth

Having cleaned and checked every electrical connector around the motor, the wipers on an '80 seem to be the worst performing of any model, that Porsche ever built.

They often work in moderate to...
Forum: Porsche Cars For Sale 03-03-2017, 05:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,642
Posted By Duckworth
http://i68.tinypic.com/2z6w31v.jpg ...

http://i68.tinypic.com/2z6w31v.jpg

http://i67.tinypic.com/2v324hu.jpg
Forum: Porsche Cars For Sale 02-19-2017, 10:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,642
Posted By Duckworth
1980 928 5.7 Chevrolet

ZZ4 GM Perf
10 : 1
355 hp
Flywheel Alum
87 Gearbox
Torque tube bearings
Glass new
AC - like new
Leather redone on seats
Rear seatback - delete
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-10-2014, 04:43 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,717
Posted By Duckworth
A good point - but all too often fuel injection...

A good point - but all too often fuel injection on early cars end up taking guys down a ramp with cost and myriad issues where it's not really any better than PMO. There tends to be a disconnect from...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-08-2014, 08:38 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,717
Posted By Duckworth
911's take some thought to develop them on the...

911's take some thought to develop them on the cheap. Problems are varied, and relatively few bother to pursue it. Sketch shows that things are possible.

Obviously, not as simple as bolting up...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-07-2014, 07:36 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,717
Posted By Duckworth
Great sketch and concept 3literpwr...if those...

Great sketch and concept 3literpwr...if those long runners would work ok, you got something there.

Although, IDA carbs seem a bit costly as well. An add I saw recently for NOS Webers wanted $10...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-07-2014, 05:23 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,717
Posted By Duckworth
Guy thinking out of the box, not everyday you see...

Guy thinking out of the box, not everyday you see it. If he had dual banks and intake, that would be even better imo.


http://i62.tinypic.com/2myuus9.jpg


Ford carburetor is cool ; ...
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