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Henry Schmidt 11-04-2025 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OsoMoore (Post 12558357)
I get the feeling there are 3 pump depths: SC pumps, Carrera pumps, and turbo pumps. The lesser curved ones probably are fine for Carreras, but not these.

This feeling is creative but not accurate. All pump pickup locations are the same.
That fact is true all the way back to 1964.
The pickup configurations have changed, (curved tube inserted into a screen, a curved tube inserted into a venturi attached to a screen, a venturi attached to the tube with a separate screen, venturi attach to the tube with a screen attached) but the pickup location has remained constant.

We actually have a jig to guarantee that consistent location, that we use when we rebuild pumps. Sometimes the early pickup tubes come loose so an alignment jig makes checking the location possible.

mikedsilva 11-04-2025 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OsoMoore (Post 12558357)
I get the feeling there are 3 pump depths: SC pumps, Carrera pumps, and turbo pumps. The lesser curved ones probably are fine for Carreras, but not these.

yeah, I think I know what you mean....

SC pumps use a flat plate
Carrera 3.2 pumps can use the shallow domed stamped steel plate
3.6 pumps need the deeper aftermarket plates.

I've been through this, and posted my measurements in another thread a couple years ago. Same numbers as you.

The precision matters plates work.

But that Patrick Motorsports item looks sensational!

OsoMoore 11-04-2025 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikedsilva (Post 12558606)
yeah, I think I know what you mean....

SC pumps use a flat plate
Carrera 3.2 pumps can use the shallow domed stamped steel plate
3.6 pumps need the deeper aftermarket plates.

I've been through this, and posted my measurements in another thread a couple years ago. Same numbers as you.

The precision matters plates work.

But that Patrick Motorsports item looks sensational!

I almost bought one of the Precision ones, but thought I the other curved one worked just as well. Oh well. Now I'll have 4 plates. Maybe I can sell the "wrong" ones.

Here's the photos PM sent me when confirming my fit. Could be helpful to people in the future having oil sump plate fit issues.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1762302115.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1762302115.jpg

stownsen914 11-05-2025 06:28 AM

Didn't realize the later pump screens could protrude more. Good to know, I'm planning to put a 3.6 pump into an early case for "future project" build.

OsoMoore 11-05-2025 07:37 AM

Picked up the newly powder-coated engine tin, cross bar, transmission mount, etc. today.
Today's mail should also include rockers/arms from Supertec, oil, spark plugs, and the new deeper oil sump plate.

Tomorrow I'm taking the day off work and planning to finish up the long block, put on exhaust, etc. Some friends will help me get the engine off the mount and we'll be targeting a weekend re-install of the engine.

Much excitement!

silverlock 11-06-2025 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikedsilva (Post 12558606)
yeah, I think I know what you mean....

SC pumps use a flat plate
Carrera 3.2 pumps can use the shallow domed stamped steel plate
3.6 pumps need the deeper aftermarket plates.

I've been through this, and posted my measurements in another thread a couple years ago. Same numbers as you.

The precision matters plates work.

But that Patrick Motorsports item looks sensational!

Related - Adapt has three different sump plate depths to accommodate for SC vs 3.2/Turbo/GT3 screen depth: https://adaptmotorsport.com/collections/current-products/products/porsche-911-engine-sump-cover-plate

(not a shill, just relevant to this convo!)

stownsen914 11-06-2025 05:09 AM

Looks like the Adapt plates are two depths to match the early and late factory style plates. Description for the third option mentions that it's the same depth as #2 but with two fittings for turbo drains.

OsoMoore 11-06-2025 05:16 AM

Big day - started early taking out all 8 old sump plate studs to put in the new longer studs. No issues, all came out clean!

What's the best way to put in the new ones? Just one of the old ones appeared to have loctite, should I do the same for the news? Just put them in snug via the allen wrench fitting?

https://i.imgur.com/MlwMwr4.jpeg

Jesse911 11-06-2025 07:37 AM

I have the same cover. Here with my 993 pump. I used blue loctite on the studs. Snug yes.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1762443364.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1762443364.jpg

OsoMoore 11-06-2025 07:57 AM

Looks good. Loctited and put new tensioner arms back in (thanks Henry).
Now warming up my RSR o-rings to put them on my barrels. They were 35 degrees from the garage, so I'm sitting on them for a few min before I stretch them out.

OsoMoore 11-06-2025 02:05 PM

Long day, got a lot done.
- Installed intake and exhaust rockers for 1 and 4. Checked cylinder/valve clearance, all good.
- Assembled the rest of the barrels, adjusting bolt, and locking nuts for other rockers.
- Installed but did not adjust all the rest of the rockers. All torqued, however.
- Installed new sump cover studs. Two of them seated too deep and had to be backed out a bit. Will keep an eye on them, maybe will need to replace.
- Installed new tensioner arms from Supertec
- Re-oiled-filled and installed tensioners
- Closed chain housings
- Placed valve covers on loosely with finger-tight bolts to keep area clean
- Installed spark plugs loosely to keep things clean. Did not set gaps yet.
- Began to install heat exchangers, discovered/remembered the stud length (as noted by earlier poster) was too long on all but the new head. A previous owner (probably Lee?) stacked a ton of washers in order to make the barrel nuts useable on the inner studs.

At that point, I decided to stop of the day. Dr. Pate is somewhere around here, so if someone wants to drag him to this thread he can explain himself.

Tomorrow there will be a ton of things, but one key one is to get the engine ready to take off its mount down onto the motorcycle lift. That requires some assistance from friends, and I can always do the CIS afterwards. That's what drove me towards the heat exchangers today.
The configuration of the engine stand mount prohibits installation of the cross-over pipe on the exhaust, so I think I won't be fully tightening the heat exchangers yet, as they'll need play to connect the cross-pipe. I'll figure that out later.

OsoMoore 11-06-2025 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flat6pac (Post 12557703)
For thin flange heat boxes, it looks like the new studs are too long, made for thick flange heat boxes.
Bruce

So this is a problem that I must address.
The studs on 5 of the cylinders are a good bit too long. A previous owner stacked a bunch of washers so they could still use the barrel nuts on the inner studs. Unsurprisingly, I found one stud had lost its nut (and presumably washers) somewhere along the way.

So... what's the best fix?
1) Pull the exhaust studs out and put in new shorter ones. Not sure how feasible this is, or how long it would take to get the new studs.
2) Shorten the studs in-place by cutting them with... something? Not sure if this is viable.
3) Find a way to put on normal nuts instead of barrel nuts. Doesn't look quite impossible to reach.
4) Use spacers or maybe even a stack of washers and repeat the rigging of my predecessor.

I'll do some looking into stud removal... not sure which way to go.

draw 11-06-2025 09:10 PM

Pull the studs and put in the correct ones. They come out pretty easy, just like the other ones you pulled out and replaced. It’s worth waiting a few days for the parts.

Flat6pac 11-07-2025 04:41 AM

The answer to the barrel nuts is 8mm JIS nuts with 12mm shoulders.
Use 1/4 drive and 12mm socket, you might have to grind the outside of the 12 socket if you don’t have snap on 12 which goes into the holes with clearance to tighten the nut.
Bruce

mikedsilva 11-07-2025 05:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by draw (Post 12559816)
Pull the studs and put in the correct ones. They come out pretty easy, just like the other ones you pulled out and replaced. It’s worth waiting a few days for the parts.

Unless I've misread your posts above, you are contemplating removing EXHAUST STUDS... Unless they've recently been changed, I've never found them to come out any other way but drilling them out.

Stomski sells a handy tool but you're in for a long painful task.

If you dont want to stack washers or spacers, do as bruce says and find some 12mm nuts.

OsoMoore 11-07-2025 05:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikedsilva (Post 12559888)
Unless I've misread your posts above, you are contemplating removing EXHAUST STUDS... Unless they've recently been changed, I've never found them to come out any other way but drilling them out.

Stomski sells a handy tool but you're in for a long painful task.

If you dont want to stack washers or spacers, do as bruce says and find some 12mm nuts.

Yes, exhaust stud. Drilling these out sounds awful!

OsoMoore 11-07-2025 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OsoMoore (Post 12559890)
Yes, exhaust stud. Drilling these out sounds awful!

After more pondering, I think I can use a 1/2 spacer while I wait for JIS order. Will also need a new narrower socket that fits.

draw 11-07-2025 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikedsilva (Post 12559888)
Unless I've misread your posts above, you are contemplating removing EXHAUST STUDS... Unless they've recently been changed, I've never found them to come out any other way but drilling them out.

Stomski sells a handy tool but you're in for a long painful task.

If you dont want to stack washers or spacers, do as bruce says and find some 12mm nuts.

I just removed one from my 2.7…used heat, came out no problem…


http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1762546840.jpg

I’m sure this isn’t always the case though…

OsoMoore 11-07-2025 05:06 PM

Lots of progress today! And a couple questions (at the end).
- Adjusted all valves
- Gapped, installed, torqued spark plugs. Now its harder to turn over, but makes a nice hiss.
- Cleaned and installed the shaft plate
- Cleaned and installed the distributor
- Installed the exhaust headers using spacers, did not torque (waiting until all exhaust is attached)
- Installed cross pipe and CAT bypass
- Installed oil cooler. Drove across town to pick up missing seals. Found seals an hour later.
- Got help from a 6-year-old. He stayed until the dog came outside, then he left me.
- Preparing to install chain tensioner oil tubes, suddenly became uncertain that I had put the 13 mm nut on the tensioner shaft. Removed chain cover #1 and found I had indeed forgotten. Removed #2, also missed. I had been in a rush and interrupted yesterday. Put on the nuts, fortunately had spare gaskets.
- Put on chain tensioner oil tubes. Had to scavenge a few fittings from what came off, fortunately all fits.
- Lowered the engine off the stand and onto old ramps/blocks! I wanted to do this before it got too heavy, and I'm finished everything on the bottom.

A couple questions:
- My oil pressure sender looks like its supposed to have a thick o-ring. Is this one right? (1st pic).
- My oil temp sensor doesn't fit in this hole (2nd pic) although the book shows it there. It won't go all the way in. On my new tensioner kit cover plates, there's a plugged hole. (3rd pic). My old plates had that open, and that's where my temp sensor was installed. Should I remove the plug from the new plate and swap it with the other location?

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1762563870.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1762563971.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1762563992.jpg

rwest 11-07-2025 05:07 PM

I haven’t read a lot of the middle portion of this thread, but did you have the heads rebuilt? I would think that old exhaust studs would have been in real bad shape and the rebuilder would replace them? If they did, they should come out easier than old heat cycled ones.


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