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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-24-2023, 09:30 AM
Replies: 402
Views: 446,432
Posted By 1983Cabrio
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1983 911 Cabriolet
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-04-2022, 05:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,335
Posted By 1983Cabrio
RPM's vs Air Cooling

One thing I've always wondered. In high heat, is it better to:
1. Run at low RPM as to not generate too much engine heat. OR
2. Run higher RPM so the cooling fan spins faster, moves more air?
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-02-2022, 03:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,217
Posted By 1983Cabrio
911 Air Cooling - it's HOT NOW

Quick question that's been bugging me in this SoCal heat. Is it better to run the car with high RPMs to let the fan cool the engine? OR bog it down to low RPMs to try to generate less heat??
Which...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-19-2018, 11:10 AM
Replies: 5,610
Views: 1,260,885
Posted By 1983Cabrio
1983 911sc

1983 911SC Cabriolethttp://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads26/IMG_6115sm1524161247.jpg
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-23-2016, 09:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,491
Posted By 1983Cabrio
Headlights / High Beams - I have an 83 SC, and a...

Headlights / High Beams - I have an 83 SC, and a new Turn Signal Switch (easy fix) made everything better.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-22-2014, 10:54 PM
Replies: 1,569
Views: 403,172
Posted By 1983Cabrio
One from Mulholland

The RockPile wicked great drive (if you're from LA or Boston)
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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-22-2014, 10:39 PM
Replies: 1,569
Views: 403,172
Posted By 1983Cabrio
Gotta throw this one in too!

1983 SC
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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-15-2013, 09:09 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,554
Posted By 1983Cabrio
Yes, I am sure there is still some fuzz from some...

Yes, I am sure there is still some fuzz from some critter that was in there when I bought the car... I removed as much of it as I could without completely removing the shroud. With the new plugs,...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-09-2013, 09:20 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,554
Posted By 1983Cabrio
Update to 1983 Overheat no start -

HI Guys! I wanted to give you an update on the project! I FIXED IT! Turns out that yes, the heat from the engine melted the CDI. The C8 energy storage capacitor was failed open. (melted) - so I have...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-09-2013, 08:59 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,554
Posted By 1983Cabrio
HI Guys! I wanted to give you an update on the...

HI Guys! I wanted to give you an update on the project! I FIXED IT! Turns out that yes, the heat from the engine melted the CDI. the C8 energy storage capacitor was failed open. (melted) - so I...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-30-2013, 03:45 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,554
Posted By 1983Cabrio
blaster coil - part number for 1983 SC?

Thanks - If you have your model number that would be so great... I want to order a new coil....
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-29-2013, 01:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 806
Posted By 1983Cabrio
I had an intermittent Voltage Regulator problem...

I had an intermittent Voltage Regulator problem in my 83SC. The tach was very unpredictable... it wasn't until my battery cooked that I replaced it. Since then, my Tach is perfect.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-28-2013, 12:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 435
Posted By 1983Cabrio
I had a strange thing happen to my heater...

I had a strange thing happen to my heater blower... one of the bolts that holds the motor to the fan housing came loose and jammed the fan from moving. It eventually cooked the motor... you could...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-28-2013, 12:27 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,554
Posted By 1983Cabrio
Oh, in Woodland Hills, California

Oh, in Woodland Hills, California
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-28-2013, 12:26 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,554
Posted By 1983Cabrio
Thank you Tony - I just pulled the CDI and sent...

Thank you Tony - I just pulled the CDI and sent it out for a rebuild. worth $175 to me... when I get it back, I'll pop it in and see if I have spark. Yes, with so many options, it is hard to focus...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-28-2013, 11:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,057
Posted By 1983Cabrio
If you do get it running, be sure to check for...

If you do get it running, be sure to check for fuzz in the shroud. If outside... nests are a HUGE overheat problem...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-28-2013, 11:45 AM
Replies: 692
Views: 280,352
Posted By 1983Cabrio
Ha! These are great. Certainly it takes a...

Ha! These are great. Certainly it takes a special partner to share their life with a Porsche.
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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-24-2013, 08:26 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,554
Posted By 1983Cabrio
I am CERTAIN that I did this during one of my...

I am CERTAIN that I did this during one of my tests. I could have blown both the CDI as well as both coils. Wicked learning curve....
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-24-2013, 07:57 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,554
Posted By 1983Cabrio
Put the black coil back in. Also replaced all of...

Put the black coil back in. Also replaced all of the spark plugs with Bosch Super Plus 7992. Still no pop.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-23-2013, 02:44 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,554
Posted By 1983Cabrio
So - update. The green wire has perfect...

So - update. The green wire has perfect continuity to the CDI plug. No cross talk, and good connection. CDI whines and is good. Next up is to switch out back to my old black coil and see if that...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-16-2013, 07:54 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,554
Posted By 1983Cabrio
Thank you, I'll test the green trigger wire with...

Thank you, I'll test the green trigger wire with my meter. Kinda sucks that it's a $79 wire!
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-15-2013, 07:38 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,554
Posted By 1983Cabrio
What about the temperature switch? does that do...

What about the temperature switch? does that do anything?
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-15-2013, 07:29 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,554
Posted By 1983Cabrio
...I guess my new coil was a bad choice huh?

...I guess my new coil was a bad choice huh?
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-15-2013, 07:26 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,554
Posted By 1983Cabrio
AAAAHHH yes, the Green wire to the distributor is...

AAAAHHH yes, the Green wire to the distributor is very brittle from the heat. How do you get that stubborn plug out of the distributor?
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-15-2013, 07:25 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,554
Posted By 1983Cabrio
Hi - I just ordered and replaced my coil with a...

Hi - I just ordered and replaced my coil with a new one. I removed the BLACK coil (looks pretty original) and replaced it with a silver one made in Brazil (new) - and STILL NO SPARK. I tested the...
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