I’m in the process of taking an old 911 out of long term storage and getting it on the road again. It’s a long story but I will try to be brief in hopes that you will be able to help me.
It is a 1965/66 911 S/N 300714 with a 2.0 engine and has been in storage for over 15 years. The engine is a rebuilt unit and was installed just prior to being put in storage – never run.
I have drained the oil, cleaned the fuel tank and lines and rebuilt the carbs. I also reset the valves and did a compression check. Everything seems to be within specs. Now comes the problem.
Upon start up and tuning the carbs I find that the entire right bank of cylinders is not firing. I have spark but the fuel is just pumping thru the cylinders and dripping from the exhaust. All three cylinders are cold.
Since I am getting compression and I was able to set the valve clearances, I know that the cam is turning but is it possible that the cam is 180 degrees off and thus firing only on the exhaust stroke? That’s the only thing I think may be happening. If this is the case can the cam be readjusted with the engine in the car?
Your input would be greatly appreciated.
Greg Armstrong
Oshkosh, WI
gjarm@aol.com