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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-24-2025, 12:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 320
Posted By tonyduc
Thanks to all for the info. I only have a red...

Thanks to all for the info. I only have a red spare (valet) do make a copy, so I won’t have a regular key that also works for the glove box - no key on this 77 car for the frunk.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-24-2025, 04:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 320
Posted By tonyduc
1977 911 Key Blade Replacement

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I looking for information on how to replace the key blade and keep the same FOB as pictured. I see many instructions for later models but nothing for earlier cars, if this is possible ? The...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-01-2025, 04:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 301
Posted By tonyduc
Yes, from what I have read 77 is the first year...

Yes, from what I have read 77 is the first year for the booster. This is my first air cooled Porsche and I just thought old sports cars had stiff brakes. Now I have been going thru the process of...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-31-2024, 11:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 301
Posted By tonyduc
I think I found the problem. According to my...

I think I found the problem. According to my records the PO had a shop install a new airbox. They apparently never connected that lose 19mm OD hose I found tucked away behind the engine. It reaches...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-30-2024, 03:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 301
Posted By tonyduc
Tony, thanks will do soon. After probing a little...

Tony, thanks will do soon. After probing a little more I found that the 19mm line was just tucked behind the engine unconnected. So there must be a vacuum port somewhere that was plugged, otherwise...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-30-2024, 10:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 301
Posted By tonyduc
'77 911 MC Vacuum hose location

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Trying to locate the vacuum hose on my '77 where it attaches in the engine compartment. All pics I've seen are on SC...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-17-2024, 05:55 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 174
Posted By tonyduc
‘77 911 spring snap when shifting to 3rd

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I’ve had an occasional spring snap sound when shifting from 2nd to 3rd. No grinding or any other problems. I’m in the process of rebuilding the pedal cluster and replacing the clutch cable....
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-13-2024, 05:28 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,038
Posted By tonyduc
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Here is a mm to degree conversion chart for various size wheels. It’s from an FCP Euro video on alignment, they did it on a Mini but...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-11-2024, 05:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 750
Posted By tonyduc
I’m not a mechanic, but from my past experience...

I’m not a mechanic, but from my past experience with my ‘77, yes the points can suddenly fail with very little warning. Few miles ahead of the sudden loss of power the tachometer started...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-08-2024, 04:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 425
Posted By tonyduc
Tony, Yes, this brake bleeder sucks fluid...

Tony,

Yes, this brake bleeder sucks fluid out from the caliper, so it was a vacuum. I also later found a tire pump which creates a stronger vacuum, when you withdraw the plunger out, so I can try...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-07-2024, 12:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 425
Posted By tonyduc
I did a vacuum test using a reverse brake bleeder...

I did a vacuum test using a reverse brake bleeder and vacuum gauge. I got same psi readings whether the valve was cold or after applying 12 volts. I did plug the hole with duct tape and heard the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-07-2024, 04:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 425
Posted By tonyduc
Update, I did find a picture of the same part...

Update, I did find a picture of the same part number (for a Mercedes) on eBay. It appears that there's a small plug in that hole. Perhaps it's a generic part for many vehicles where that plug can be...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-06-2024, 03:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 425
Posted By tonyduc
Thermo valve question ‘77 911S

I was doing smoke test on the vacuum system and found a leak coming from a pin hole in the thermo valve, the hole almost looks like a perfect drilled hole. Before I spring for $180 for a new valve,...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-28-2024, 10:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 464
Posted By tonyduc
Thanks, the conversion is what I looking for.

Thanks, the conversion is what I looking for.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-28-2024, 08:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 464
Posted By tonyduc
Fuel air mixture meter/tool recommendations

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I looking to adjust the idle mixture and have seen posts that mention use of the LM-2 meter to measure CO in the tailpipe. The reading should be between 2.5 and 3%. However, the LM-2 and NGK...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-13-2023, 04:45 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,045
Posted By tonyduc
I use a pellet stove, maybe uses 1/4 bag pellets...

I use a pellet stove, maybe uses 1/4 bag pellets (@$7/bag) for 2 hours of heat, and simple to install.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-01-2023, 03:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 541
Posted By tonyduc
Thanks all for the advice, gonna invest in a...

Thanks all for the advice, gonna invest in a laser level to make sure the floor is level again, and maybe put some weight in driver's side to test the height again.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-30-2023, 04:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 541
Posted By tonyduc
'77 911 DIY Home Alignment Question

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Preparing to do my own alignment and I find that the height of the car on a level floor is about 1/4 - 3/8" higher on the drivers side both F & R (just a preliminary measurement using a tape...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-24-2023, 12:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 528
Posted By tonyduc
'77 911S 2.7 Pertronix Wiring Question

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Just about to install the 1867A kit on my '77. The question I have is with the black wire exiting the distributor. In my case it is a white wire (in a short black sleeve) going to the CDI unit...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-07-2023, 03:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 406
Posted By tonyduc
Thanks all. I asked because I was at a swap meet...

Thanks all. I asked because I was at a swap meet and found some long type metric wrenches, so I bought both an 18 and 19, and found that it’s the 19mm that fits.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-06-2023, 03:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 406
Posted By tonyduc
77 911S pulley bolt socket size

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I could never turn over the engine using the fan pulley as all tutorials I’ve seen suggest for doing maintenance like valve adjustment. I’ve always used the crank bolt using a standard wrench...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-30-2022, 04:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 778
Posted By tonyduc
Thank you to both.

Thank you to both.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-29-2022, 12:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 778
Posted By tonyduc
Rebuilding Mechanical Chain Tensioners

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I'm rebuilding the original chain tensioners on my 77 911S, started hearing a rattle on the right rear side of the engine. Both chain tensioners had safety collars but the one side that rattled...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-05-2022, 01:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 796
Posted By tonyduc
Potential Oil Pressure Loss with Carrera Chain Tensioner Upgrade ?

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My 77 911S is making some engine rattling noise on ordinary acceleration, thinking it may be time to check the timing chain and likely get the hydraulic tensioner upgrade kit. Is there any...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-02-2022, 09:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 832
Posted By tonyduc
Yes, I have an external regulator, according to...

Yes, I have an external regulator, according to the schematic that’s where the black wire goes to.
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