[maf 914]

I completely agree with David regarding the fuel system. Clean everything! I stored my 914 for seven years while working overseas. When it came time to start it up I drained the tank of the seven year old fuel, put a couple of gallons of fresh gas in, disconnected the fuel lines at the engine (dual 40IDF's), and ran the fuel pump to purge the lines. I then reconnected the fuel lines and tried to fire it up. It did start, ran for a short time, then died. The fuel pump, filters, and carbs were all clogged with fine silty sediment from the tank. My solution was to again drain, then remove and clean the tank, replace the rubber fuel lines since the tank was out, replace the sorry facet fuel pump and filters, remove and clean the Webers, and reconnect everything. It then started and ran. Clean everything first. It will save you from doing things twice and perhaps save money as well.

Good luck,
Mike