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Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 09-27-2025, 07:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 147
Posted By doswald
Yes, but service and delivery have been...

Yes, but service and delivery have been excellent, at least prior to the tariff situation.

dho
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 09-26-2025, 05:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 147
Posted By doswald
Alfa 1750 carb parts store on eBay has them for...

Alfa 1750 carb parts store on eBay has them for $7.30 each. I’ve had great service from them.

dho
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 09-13-2025, 03:35 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,497
Posted By doswald
Gmanulan, I don’t know the alloy. Perhaps you...

Gmanulan, I don’t know the alloy. Perhaps you could search the id # and identify it.

dho
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 09-12-2025, 03:51 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,497
Posted By doswald
Gemanelan, the heads were rebuilt, but not...

Gemanelan, the heads were rebuilt, but not modified; the pistons are custom JE pistons for a 9.5:1, id #322283. The measured CR is 9.8:1, 9.4:1 when the crevice is included. To clarify, the cam is...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 09-11-2025, 10:01 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,497
Posted By doswald
Below is the post of my 2.2T rebuild last year,...

Below is the post of my 2.2T rebuild last year, with dyno results (flywheel). JB Racing agreed with Henry that for my application, aggressive street and occasional autocross, squiters were not...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-06-2025, 04:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 419
Posted By doswald
The original radio/stereo can be modified to link...

The original radio/stereo can be modified to link to Bluetooth.

DHO
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-15-2025, 06:35 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,356
Posted By doswald
John redid the tach on my ‘71T-outstanding work,...

John redid the tach on my ‘71T-outstanding work, excellent customer service, reasonable price.

dho
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-21-2025, 06:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,633
Posted By doswald
I have the MSD Streetfire in my ‘71, with points....

I have the MSD Streetfire in my ‘71, with points. Runs good!

dho
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-15-2025, 07:06 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,517
Posted By doswald
Bob, the 2.2 engines had the over the top flex...

Bob, the 2.2 engines had the over the top flex hose.

The 70-71 cars had a unique push type clutch setup. It’s hard to describe, but there are numerous threads on the topic.

dho
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-06-2025, 06:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 325
Posted By doswald
How can you tell it’s shorting out? What are the...

How can you tell it’s shorting out? What are the symptoms? Is this the original wiring harness, or has it been modified?

dho
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 01-23-2025, 06:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 370
Posted By doswald
On my ‘71T in a similar condition, I bored the...

On my ‘71T in a similar condition, I bored the cylinders to 85, (was advised not to bore to 86); used JE pistons for a measured 9.5:1 compression; and reground the cams to a Solex grind. Very pleased...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 01-10-2025, 04:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,668
Posted By doswald
I happened to be about an hour away from JB...

I happened to be about an hour away from JB Racing in Eustis, FL. JB Racing did the machine work for my rebuild, so, after I put it together, (10 years later!), I scheduled a day on their engine...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-07-2025, 12:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 634
Posted By doswald
Back to the initial question: I’m trying to...

Back to the initial question:

I’m trying to have the Marchal alternator from my ‘71 911 rebuilt, but the rebuilder says he can’t find parts. Can anyone suggest a source for those parts?

Thanks...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 12-07-2024, 08:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 868
Posted By doswald
For my 2.3, JB Racing recommended the Solex. I’ve...

For my 2.3, JB Racing recommended the Solex. I’ve been very pleased with the result. I’ve listed the engine details and engine dyno results in a post earlier this year.

dho
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-21-2024, 06:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,165
Posted By doswald
Scott, I bored the original cylinders 1 mm, to...

Scott, I bored the original cylinders 1 mm, to 85, which was the maximum recommended. With the stock 66 mm crank, this yields a displacement of 2247, round up to 2.3 ��.

doswald
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-20-2024, 05:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,165
Posted By doswald
Scott, I stayed with the stock crank, as Bob did,...

Scott, I stayed with the stock crank, as Bob did, bored the stock cylinders to 85 mm, 9.5:1 JE pistons, Solex cam, modified Zeniths. There is a thread in the engine building forum where I posted the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-31-2024, 06:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 854
Posted By doswald
Avanti, why was it parked? Your list doesn’t...

Avanti, why was it parked? Your list doesn’t include any mechanical repairs that may be necessary.

dho
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-22-2024, 11:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 513
Posted By doswald
Yes, the amount of play shown on the video is...

Yes, the amount of play shown on the video is normal. The play will be taken up and eliminated when you attached the tranny to the engine and rotate the ears on the throw out bearing into position.
...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 07-17-2024, 06:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 908
Posted By doswald
Having just completed the rebuild of my ‘71T, I...

Having just completed the rebuild of my ‘71T, I feel your pain. However, for me, having a complete engine to start with was invaluable.

dho
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-30-2024, 05:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 233
Posted By doswald
If you’re not replacing the cable, there is no...

If you’re not replacing the cable, there is no need to disconnect the clevis pin at the pedal box.

Loosen the two adjustment nuts, as Matt says. Where the cable connects to the engine, there is a...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-26-2024, 06:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,851
Posted By doswald
Mario, I just completed the rebuild of my ‘71T....

Mario, I just completed the rebuild of my ‘71T. The resources I found most helpful were: the factory manual, Bruce Anderson’s book, Wayne’s engine rebuilding book, the ************ YouTube series and...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 06-04-2024, 10:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,780
Posted By doswald
Good point about the ratings, Richey. Were the...

Good point about the ratings, Richey. Were the factory ratings DIN? I don't know what rating the JB Racing dyno uses. In any event, it will be a significant bump over a stock T. I'm looking forward...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 06-03-2024, 05:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,297
Posted By doswald
Nice work!

Nice work!
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-01-2024, 08:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 692
Posted By doswald
Yes, you can contact timmy2 (Dennis) here via pm....

Yes, you can contact timmy2 (Dennis) here via pm.

dho
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-30-2024, 08:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 692
Posted By doswald
Timmy2 (Dennis) rewired my harness to convert my...

Timmy2 (Dennis) rewired my harness to convert my ‘71 from CDI to MSD Streetfire. Great work, excellent communication, reasonable price. I highly recommend him.

DHO
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