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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

12-02-2024, 02:29 PM

Replies: 133

Restoring Jewel’s 911e (Another ’69 e Restoration)

Views: 24,470

Posted By florio

I am really sorry to hear about your dad, it's a...

I am really sorry to hear about your dad, it's a terrible loss. I am far from tennessee, but will gladly help with pictures or advice. Our 911 went through a similar restoration. Maybe others that...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

07-12-2024, 02:33 PM

Replies: 13

Bench test a tachometer?

Views: 12,470

Posted By florio

Agreed: I bought a signal generator for 20 bucks....

Agreed: I bought a signal generator for 20 bucks. No need for any super-fancy bells or whistles, just a square wave generator. It should do +/- 5 V and be able to adjust the offset to get 0 - 10V....

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

04-20-2024, 12:05 PM

Replies: 48

MFI experts

Views: 2,440

Posted By florio

I'll chime in with my two cents which, from what...

I'll chime in with my two cents which, from what I read in this post, are worth about two cents as they relate to my own experience.

My 2.4S was tuned on a rolling road, but idle adjustment was...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

04-18-2024, 11:15 PM

Replies: 9

Rear Toe Eccentric Turn Direction

Views: 567

Posted By florio

Here is a good memo which I saved in my...

Here is a good memo which I saved in my clippings:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads26/Screenshot_2024_01_01_at_18_04_541713507301.png

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

04-12-2024, 02:10 PM

Replies: 78

Wayne (Pelican founder) needs your help with the launch of a new YouTube Channel!!!

Views: 5,513

Posted By florio

Dang, I've fallen behind again! Thank you Wayne,...

Dang, I've fallen behind again! Thank you Wayne, great content as always!

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

04-08-2024, 04:33 AM

Replies: 9

Drink and Drive in the Medoc near Bordeaux

Views: 701

Posted By florio

Drink and Drive in the Medoc near Bordeaux

Not exactly technical, and not an endorsement for DUI-ing!

Several times a year each wine-growing region in the area has an "open-doors" day where you can visit countless properties and sample...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

03-21-2024, 01:13 PM

Replies: 62

CDI dead

Views: 2,839

Posted By florio

I fixed mine a few times using a function...

I fixed mine a few times using a function generator and an oscilloscope, and then gave up, gutted it, and fitted a Bosch ignition and a luminition optical pick-up. You can't tell from the original...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

11-26-2023, 07:12 AM

Replies: 6

Fuel pump help

Views: 446

Posted By florio

I don't remember that the fuel filter console...

I don't remember that the fuel filter console regulates fuel pressure, are you sure? When I took mine apart for cleaning, I did not see a regulator.

Dario

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

10-23-2023, 07:17 PM

Replies: 27

Oil leak on side of chain housing?

Views: 1,781

Posted By florio

The fluorescent dye and UV lamp is a good...

The fluorescent dye and UV lamp is a good suggestion: It helped me find a leak from the bottom of the cylinder where it mates to the block. Impossible to see otherwise.
As for checking the timing,...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

04-25-2023, 02:16 PM

Replies: 51

New engine new oil leak question

Views: 2,331

Posted By florio

Did you carefully check the seal between the...

Did you carefully check the seal between the cylinder and the case? I had a leak there after my rebuild, and the oil was getting blown around by the cooling fan. I tracked it down thanks to some...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

03-12-2023, 01:26 PM

Replies: 25

Engine fire

Views: 2,495

Posted By florio

Hi, well done in keeping your cool and putting...

Hi, well done in keeping your cool and putting out the fire. As a chemist, I would suggest that you quickly vacuum up as much powder as possible. Then clean up the rest with moist towels or rags....

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

01-01-2023, 09:00 AM

Replies: 126

That's it! my first 911 restoration thread- '72 911 S back from the grave (maybe)

Views: 32,354

Posted By florio

Let it roll

Beautiful day, much too warm for the season but just right for a day out targa-topless in the countryside!

I couldn't resist posting some gratuitous pictures of the car in its current habitat ;)
...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

01-01-2023, 03:07 AM

Replies: 12

Lakewell upholstery opinions please

Views: 2,162

Posted By florio

Ordered rear quater panels and targa top rebuild...

Ordered rear quater panels and targa top rebuild kit for a 72 Targa. Both were excellent fit and identical to original AFAIK.

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

01-01-2023, 02:58 AM

Replies: 126

That's it! my first 911 restoration thread- '72 911 S back from the grave (maybe)

Views: 32,354

Posted By florio

New exhaust!

Happy New Year to all!

It's been one full year with no posts here, which is a sure sign that the car is running great. :D

I did swap out the internals of the Bosch CDI for a Bosch 137 ignition...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

09-11-2022, 03:38 PM

Replies: 11

Help with distributor shaft seal!!

Views: 830

Posted By florio

Yes, I also found it hard to do without risk to...

Yes, I also found it hard to do without risk to the rest. A simple setup that worked for me was to place an 8mm thick plate of steel vertically in the vise and use that as an anvil. The trick was to...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

09-10-2022, 02:36 PM

Replies: 11

Help with distributor shaft seal!!

Views: 830

Posted By florio

Thanks Lorne, help much appreciated and very...

Thanks Lorne, help much appreciated and very useful in doing this! I am sure it will help others as well, not much came up searching the forum.

Angoulème should be great, I hope you have good...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

09-08-2022, 02:11 PM

Replies: 11

Help with distributor shaft seal!!

Views: 830

Posted By florio

I'm happy to report that it worked! I found a...

I'm happy to report that it worked! I found a felt bad inside that was bathed in oil. I can't imagine how much oil was sloshing around in there to make it out the top and make a mess...

Any tips...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

09-08-2022, 08:22 AM

Replies: 11

Help with distributor shaft seal!!

Views: 830

Posted By florio

Thanks!! That's a great idea, I was...

Thanks!!

That's a great idea, I was concerned about ruining the bushings but it should be ok if they are not in too tight.

I will try this (hopefully tonight) :)

Dario

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

09-07-2022, 02:06 PM

Replies: 11

Help with distributor shaft seal!!

Views: 830

Posted By florio

Help with distributor shaft seal!!

Hi everyone,

I'm trying to fix an annoying oil leak through the distributor on a 2.4 from 72. I have it appart and managed to remove the gear and shaft by drilling out the pin.

However, I'm...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

01-12-2022, 01:20 PM

Replies: 126

That's it! my first 911 restoration thread- '72 911 S back from the grave (maybe)

Views: 32,354

Posted By florio

I guess that it is finished

Ok, it's been very loooong since I posted on this thread, but I think that I can now bring a sense of closure on this build :D

After tiding up a few things including replacing a leaky engine oil...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

12-16-2021, 01:26 PM

Replies: 26

Mystery oil leak questions.

Views: 1,701

Posted By florio

Did you check the oil radiator? Oil can leak down...

Did you check the oil radiator? Oil can leak down the side and wick into the space between the engine and tranny. Ask me how I know...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

12-16-2021, 01:22 PM

Replies: 11

915 shift rod question !

Views: 913

Posted By florio

Hi, the pin you show with the red arrow is solid...

Hi, the pin you show with the red arrow is solid with the rest of the shift tube and should not move. As for getting the tube out without dropping the engine or hacking the body, I do not think that...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

07-29-2021, 02:55 AM

Replies: 20

Re-keying kit?

Views: 1,162

Posted By florio

Well done! I found a set of replacement...

Well done!

I found a set of replacement pieces from TYPE4PLUS@gmail.com from 914 world for 40 bucks or so in case it helps someone looking for more of the same

Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum

07-24-2021, 05:03 AM

Replies: 4

Measuring case bore

Views: 1,420

Posted By florio

Thank you all for your helpful replies. I removed...

Thank you all for your helpful replies. I removed the dole pin from #8 and pushed out the bearing once the case was half-torqued. With this, the numbers were much more reasonable, with what appears...

Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum

07-11-2021, 09:51 AM

Replies: 4

Measuring case bore

Views: 1,420

Posted By florio

Wow, the answer came from all the way down under,...

Wow, the answer came from all the way down under, what a great forum!

Thanks, will follow this and report back. In the meantime, I will start looking for a competent machine shop just in case.

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