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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-02-2025, 09:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 554
Posted By '78 SC
Since this is becoming a reference on oil line...

Since this is becoming a reference on oil line options, I'll add one other type of scavenge line that crosses over the top of the bell housing. I used this to avoid interference with headers and a...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-20-2025, 06:49 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,283
Posted By '78 SC
wprater, 15 minutes of moderate driving is...

wprater,

15 minutes of moderate driving is about what it takes mine to get the whole system, tank contents and all, up to temp so yours could still be running a bit cool and not up to steady state...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-11-2025, 06:42 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,283
Posted By '78 SC
One test I did not perform yesterday, but have...

One test I did not perform yesterday, but have done many times before, is to let the car idle and watch the oil temp. It will rise steadily, even with full oil flow through the cooler. I have to use...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-10-2025, 01:44 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,283
Posted By '78 SC
OP, I have the same setup: 965 type filter...

OP, I have the same setup: 965 type filter instead of the on-engine cooler, nose-mounted Setrab cooler (no fan), and stock thermostat in the RR fender. I went for a drive today and had no issue with...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-04-2025, 06:55 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,283
Posted By '78 SC
You mentioned several temperatures - what is the...

You mentioned several temperatures - what is the temperature per the gauge of the oil in the engine? Have you confirmed that temperature with another device?

The oil will lose some heat passing...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 09-15-2025, 04:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 513
Posted By '78 SC
+1 very nicely done. The threaded plugs I...

+1 very nicely done.

The threaded plugs I installed in my recent build leaked and required a partial teardown to access. I then used Loctite 592 to seal the plugs. I selected it based on specs and...
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 09-13-2025, 05:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 431
Posted By '78 SC
KEP ALU/ALU pressurre plate not available

I've had an ALU/ALU 915 pressure plate on order directly from KEP since September 2024. They were then in the process of sending parts out to have the wear surface plated. June 2025 they said the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-12-2025, 01:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 252
Posted By '78 SC
I have the Clewett serpentine belt drive also. I...

I have the Clewett serpentine belt drive also. I found the bearing in the idler pulley fit loosely enough that it could rotate in its housing. I used green LocTite to secure the bearing and no longer...
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 06-14-2025, 07:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 301
Posted By '78 SC
PM sent

PM sent
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-01-2025, 08:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 802
Posted By '78 SC
I disconnected and plugged the booster vacuum...

I disconnected and plugged the booster vacuum line on my '83 track car because the power brakes locked up too easily when braking hard. The effort for full braking became higher, of course, (still...
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 05-30-2025, 10:14 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 71
Posted By '78 SC
g50 4th gear 36:32

G50 4th gear
36:32 ratio
match numbers agree

$375 shipping included CONUS

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads26/G50_4th_031748624974.jpg...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-09-2025, 04:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 665
Posted By '78 SC
An obstructed fuel strainer (located in the...

An obstructed fuel strainer (located in the bottom of the tank) can result in a noisy fuel pump. Search this forum for tips on removing the strainer. You should be able to clean it and not need to...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 01-19-2025, 05:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,914
Posted By '78 SC
+1 for Craig. I built a twin-plug engine and...

+1 for Craig.

I built a twin-plug engine and encountered these other issues:

decide on 12mm or 14mm spark plug holes
bore exhaust valve covers for lower plugs
open up RR chain box for #4...
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 01-13-2025, 07:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 269
Posted By '78 SC
Nice job extracting it without cutting anything. ...

Nice job extracting it without cutting anything.

Just for grins, could you post the weight?
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 01-13-2025, 07:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,711
Posted By '78 SC
engine stand

I rented this stand from a local shop. It uses a fabricated adapter instead of a 915 bellhousing for front support and starter mount. There was a similar adapter in the classifieds recently.
...
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 12-21-2024, 05:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 419
Posted By '78 SC
Harness is SOLD.

Harness is SOLD.
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 12-21-2024, 05:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 517
Posted By '78 SC
Flying lead harness is sold.

Flying lead harness is sold.
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 12-05-2024, 05:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 517
Posted By '78 SC
Flying lead harness for ECUMaster EMU Black

This is compatible with the ECU listed above.

I have listed here (https://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-used-parts-sale-wanted/1144573-fs-ecu-flying-lead-harness.html) a "flying lead"...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-02-2024, 05:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 593
Posted By '78 SC
The camshafts are cast iron. They drill and tap...

The camshafts are cast iron. They drill and tap easily. The cuttings come off as coarse granules, not the spirals you would get with steel, so be prepared to capture them. A strong magnet or grease...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 11-25-2024, 07:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 562
Posted By '78 SC
Henry, Just to clarify, LT Green on the...

Henry,

Just to clarify, LT Green on the crank plugs because you want its strength and high prevailing torque to keep the plugs in place and LT 574 everywhere else because only the sealing (not...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 11-23-2024, 05:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 562
Posted By '78 SC
Thanks for the response, Dan. Given the location,...

Thanks for the response, Dan. Given the location, I'm opting for the higher temp 592. The torque properties are in the datasheets; neither one should interfere with removing the plug later on.
...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 11-23-2024, 08:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 562
Posted By '78 SC
Sealant for NPT plugs in cam tower

What are you using to seal NPT plugs installed in the cam towers? I'm building an engine for my track car and I tapped the cam tower openings for NPT plugs to facilitate cleaning the spray bars. So...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 09-08-2024, 03:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 940
Posted By '78 SC
Sounds like an obstruction in the oil scavenging...

Sounds like an obstruction in the oil scavenging circuit. Do you have the sump plate installed correctly (drain plug on driver's side, not on centerline)? What oil strainer and sump plate are you...
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 08-26-2024, 11:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 167
Posted By '78 SC
PM sent

PM sent
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 08-24-2024, 07:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 167
Posted By '78 SC
WTB: flywheel and ring gear for early 911SC

I need a flywheel and ring gear for an early ('78-'79) 911SC. This is the 9-bolt flywheel with small opening for a pressed in pilot bearing.
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