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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-09-2021, 04:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 504
Posted By BassettBritts
Thank you. I'm open to checking everything.

Thank you. I'm open to checking everything.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-08-2021, 05:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 504
Posted By BassettBritts
Thanks Phil, I'll check it out.

Thanks Phil, I'll check it out.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-08-2021, 01:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 504
Posted By BassettBritts
Stuttering at 3000 rpm

I just got my 83 SC running after not being on the road since 2004. New fuel tank, fuel lines, fuel filter, fuel pump, and accumulator. New plugs, plug wires, coil, and valves adjusted.

I got it...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-21-2021, 02:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 519
Posted By BassettBritts
83 SC Speedometer ok but odometer frozen?

Just got the 83 SC back on the road after 16 years dormant. Car is remarkably in great shape after fuels lines, brakes, etc.

the speedometer works but not the odometer, any advice for a fix?
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-01-2021, 10:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,352
Posted By BassettBritts
A Big Thank You to Carlvs and Fleming for helping...

A Big Thank You to Carlvs and Fleming for helping solve this part of my problem. I rebuilt my calipers and put the front ones on the opposite way whereby the bleeder was on the bottom. I never...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-28-2021, 12:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,352
Posted By BassettBritts
I don't follow why that would result in having no...

I don't follow why that would result in having no pedal( soft pedal I could understand), no more air coming out after numerous pressure bleeds and fluid feeding back into the reservoir after...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-28-2021, 09:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,352
Posted By BassettBritts
yep. Resigned myself to doing it this afternoon.

yep. Resigned myself to doing it this afternoon.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-28-2021, 06:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,352
Posted By BassettBritts
Rebuilt 3 calipers, replaced one. MC was...

Rebuilt 3 calipers, replaced one. MC was purchased from PP and it is an ATE brand. I don't have a "soft" pedal, I have no pedal. No air bubbles come out of the lines when bleeding with a Motive...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-28-2021, 05:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,352
Posted By BassettBritts
I'm not positive. One suspicious thing is when I...

I'm not positive. One suspicious thing is when I let off on the pedal, it will release a bit but then delays before returning to the proper off pedal position so maybe the MC is not returning as it...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-28-2021, 04:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,352
Posted By BassettBritts
Is My New Master Cylinder Defective?

Just rebuilt my entire brake system on my 83 SC. Ordered a new MC through PP. I did not bench bleed. I used a Motive pressure bleeder. I have been around the car probably 7 times, bleeding. NOT...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-27-2021, 05:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 630
Posted By BassettBritts
When I pump the pedal, the brake fluid goes back...

When I pump the pedal, the brake fluid goes back into the reservoir? It's just like MC is pushing the fluid back in rather than in the brake lines?
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-27-2021, 02:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 630
Posted By BassettBritts
I can’t figure out why I’m not getting any more...

I can’t figure out why I’m not getting any more air bubbles. Were you getting clear fluid but no pedal?
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-27-2021, 12:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 630
Posted By BassettBritts
Should I open the lines (very slowly of course)...

Should I open the lines (very slowly of course) with the pedal down?
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-27-2021, 09:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 630
Posted By BassettBritts
Can I Avoid MC Bench Bleed

I just totally rebuilt the brakes on my 83 SC. I replaced the Master Cylinder. I didn't bench bleed the Master Cylinder. Everything is back on and I've bled the brake lines with the Motive system....
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-26-2021, 05:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 461
Posted By BassettBritts
I just replaced my master cylinder and like you,...

I just replaced my master cylinder and like you, would like to know if I should do anything to the booster before reinstall.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-03-2021, 06:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 921
Posted By BassettBritts
Great! Thank you. Looks perfect!

Great! Thank you. Looks perfect!
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-03-2021, 05:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 921
Posted By BassettBritts
Thanks. I had looked at the thread but was...

Thanks. I had looked at the thread but was confused about comments regarding the later SCs.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-03-2021, 03:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 921
Posted By BassettBritts
Anybody put a Blaupunkt Bremen SQR 46 in an 83 SC

I'm thinking about putting one in my 83 SC but I'm wondering how well it fits in the dash. Anybody have an experience?
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-02-2021, 04:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,582
Posted By BassettBritts
Yep. Bought my 83 SC without any keys at all....

Yep. Bought my 83 SC without any keys at all. Took the VIN and title and ID to Southpoint Porsche in Durham. Paid $80 and two weeks later had a key that worked perfect.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-31-2021, 05:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 352
Posted By BassettBritts
Brake Pad Pin Question

I'm replacing brake pads on my 83 911 SC. The new pads came with retaining pins that look like they have a crush collar (?) I've installed them but I'm not sure how hard to drive in the pin.

Any...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-20-2021, 12:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,849
Posted By BassettBritts
Yep. I have two out on one side (not on the same...

Yep. I have two out on one side (not on the same cylinder) and one on the other. I'm hoping I can enjoy the car for a season with no issues and maybe address the head studs next winter.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-20-2021, 12:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,849
Posted By BassettBritts
My understanding is that the 84s are the first...

My understanding is that the 84s are the first year of the upgrade. So the 83 are the old style.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-20-2021, 11:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,849
Posted By BassettBritts
How Important To Upgrade To Carrera Chain Tensioners

I am getting my 83 911 about ready to get back on the road. Just cranked it after sitting for 16 years. Everything seems to be running fine. Getting ready to redo the brakes, then I hope I'll be able...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-11-2021, 07:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 890
Posted By BassettBritts
Good question, LOL! As I wasn't sure how involved...

Good question, LOL! As I wasn't sure how involved getting it cranked would be, I put the issue of stopping until there was a need to consider it. Thankfully I'm now able to move to the brakes. I just...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-11-2021, 03:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 890
Posted By BassettBritts
During my work up I drained the oil tank and the...

During my work up I drained the oil tank and the sump and the filter. I then put in 9 quarts. Just like a normal oil change.
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