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Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 03-14-2004, 07:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,267
Posted By George Simmons
Unhappy Steering wheel bushing/cup installation

I've bought a steering wheel bushing to steady my steering shaft in the upper column but don't know how to install it. Can I get some help? Also after I put the steering wheel back on I can't get the...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 11-22-2001, 08:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 595
Posted By George Simmons
Instrument face removal

I have some specs of what appear to be styrofoam dust and junk on the inside of my tachometer. The tach works good but looks bad. How can I get the face off, clean it, and get it back on without...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 11-02-2001, 06:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 682
Posted By George Simmons
Post Thanks retro 74. That's what I thought, too. ...

Thanks retro 74.
That's what I thought, too.

George.

PS...No, really that was about as complete an answer as I have ever heard on any subjet. Many thanks. I now have a place to start. I was...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 10-29-2001, 07:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 682
Posted By George Simmons
Question Rough and missing on cold morning start!?

It's a '74 2.0 D Jet. On two separate runs (+ or - 200 miles each way), one last fall and then again this week, I have experienced rough running and cutting out. This happened immediately after...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 10-25-2001, 06:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,503
Posted By George Simmons
Post Thanks for all the responses. I feel sure that...

Thanks for all the responses. I feel sure that the flaps have failed to the open position as you guys say they should. I was afraid that the thermostat was somehow tied to an adjustment which would...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 10-22-2001, 06:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,503
Posted By George Simmons
Question '74 2.0 D-jet engine thermostat

Will damage be done if I continue to run with a broken one? How much trouble are they to replace? Any tips?
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 06-12-2001, 04:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 702
Posted By George Simmons
Post Oh, and by the way, they (the PCOA) can require...

Oh, and by the way, they (the PCOA) can require anything they f--king want... but these adapters have screwed in (welded in the back) studs, are CNC machined (yes, they're hub centric!) of billet...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 06-12-2001, 04:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 702
Posted By George Simmons
Post Sorry about the picture. I think it is too large....

Sorry about the picture. I think it is too large.
There was no modification to the fenders. The adapters are exactly 3/4" thick. The top of the standard lug (which holds them on) had to be cut off...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 06-11-2001, 09:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 702
Posted By George Simmons
Cool 7"x17" Cup wheels w/ 205/50/17's will fit

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This is a picture of my '74 2.0 (stock fenders) with 7x17 993 Cup wheels (fronts w/ 55 mm offset) with 205/50/17's. Stock fenders....
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-19-2001, 12:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 606
Posted By George Simmons
Talking Thanks Tim, I appreciate the tip!

Thanks Tim, I appreciate the tip!
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-17-2001, 06:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 606
Posted By George Simmons
Unhappy Engine thermostat broken?

I was inspecting the underside of my '74 2.0 and found that a small wire coming out of my engine thermostat was broken. How do I fix this? Is the wire an integral part of the thermostat? will I need...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-13-2001, 07:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 590
Posted By George Simmons
Post You've got a vacuum leak. Check the hose...

You've got a vacuum leak. Check the hose connection at the bottom of the throttle body.
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 03-05-2001, 06:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,904
Posted By George Simmons
Cool Thanks HMeeder. I am really happy to finally know...

Thanks HMeeder. I am really happy to finally know the skinny on Fuchs. I have heard it pronounced sixteen ways fron Sunday. Now I know the truth and the truth is POWER!
Thanks
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 03-04-2001, 02:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,904
Posted By George Simmons
Question How to pronounce Fuch?

Is it pronounced Fuke (as in ukealele)?
Or is it Fuch...uch as in such?
Or is it something else?
And how about the plural pronunciation?
Help an old country boy out here!
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 03-03-2001, 08:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 723
Posted By George Simmons
Thumbs up Wayne, keep your head up! Your service, advice,...

Wayne, keep your head up! Your service, advice, and the help you and your staff provide is gracious and timely (not found elsewhere). And remember, the three things that make a good business work...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 02-28-2001, 04:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,061
Posted By George Simmons
Thanks guys for the explaination between fogs and...

Thanks guys for the explaination between fogs and divivng lights, but what I'm really trying to do is to keep a stock '74 as close to stock as possible. So which is the correct color pull knob for a...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 02-26-2001, 07:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,061
Posted By George Simmons
Difference between fog lights and driving lights

What if any is the difference between fog lights and driving lights? I know that some of the buttons are green and some are orange. Is this dependant on the year model? Who can straighten me out?...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 02-13-2001, 05:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,074
Posted By George Simmons
I found the problem. I crimped a hose when I...

I found the problem. I crimped a hose when I reinstalled my gas tank. (I'm an idiot!)
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 02-11-2001, 03:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 715
Posted By George Simmons
Please explain to me how these work? How much did...

Please explain to me how these work? How much did it cost?

Thanks, George
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 01-28-2001, 05:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,074
Posted By George Simmons
Mike, the fuel filter is new, it's white and the...

Mike, the fuel filter is new, it's white and the correct one. The engine is fuel injected and the air bubble is visible in a clear fuel line just before it gets to the pressure regulator. There must...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 01-24-2001, 06:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,074
Posted By George Simmons
What causes air in fuel line?

I can see an air bubble about 2 inches long in the clear fuel feed line from the fuel pump to the engine. I am having a hesitation problem now and the engine won't run good enough to drive. Starts...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 12-29-2000, 09:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 567
Posted By George Simmons
VA914, typically when you install flares, you...

VA914, typically when you install flares, you will also install larger/wider wheels and tires. The normal Porsche wheels for a flared setup would be 7 to 8 inches wide in the front and 8 to 10 inches...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 12-29-2000, 09:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 575
Posted By George Simmons
Germain, please tell me how too thin an oil would...

Germain, please tell me how too thin an oil would make it run hot? I have never heard of that.
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 12-29-2000, 08:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 926
Posted By George Simmons
I have one of Perry's covers. It looks and fits...

I have one of Perry's covers. It looks and fits great. Doesn't he supply them anymore?
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 12-29-2000, 08:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 567
Posted By George Simmons
VA914, typically when you install flares, you...

VA914, typically when you install flares, you will also install larger/wider wheels and tires. The normal Porsche wheels for a flared setup would be 7 to 8 inches wide in the front and 8 to 10 inches...
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