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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum Today, 06:52 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,416
Posted By 85RedCarrera
That is interesting. I swapped my extremely worn...

That is interesting. I swapped my extremely worn metal puck for a Delrin puck, and measured no difference in drag. I also played with different spring pressures by loosening the cover plate to let...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum Yesterday, 09:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 550
Posted By 85RedCarrera
I'm not sure what he meant, but during my 3.2...

I'm not sure what he meant, but during my 3.2 build (4 journal towers), one cam would not turn freely (rubbing the bottom of the front journal) in the tower while it was on the bench (tower is...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum Yesterday, 09:41 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,648
Posted By 85RedCarrera
Man, that is a perfect example of why you do not...

Man, that is a perfect example of why you do not turn anything or proceed with the assembly until you find the part you dropped inside. I once took an entire transmission apart after missing a roller...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum Yesterday, 09:34 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,648
Posted By 85RedCarrera
For the covers- If you've got a large glass...

For the covers- If you've got a large glass surface in your house, get a sheet of wet/dry 400 grit, spray it with WD-40 and figure-8 the cover on it- gets it clean AND flat!

If the box flanges...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-06-2026, 05:32 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,416
Posted By 85RedCarrera
I have read also that you are shooting for 5 in...

I have read also that you are shooting for 5 in lbs.
. I was pulling about 7.5 in lbs, if my cheapo bicycle torque wrench is correct.

I read the pages from an old Porsche manual that gave the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-06-2026, 07:12 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,416
Posted By 85RedCarrera
I misunderstood you the first time- I thought you...

I misunderstood you the first time- I thought you were talking about the large ball bearing at the other end of the shaft. Your video shows you measuring radial play at the needle bearing (input...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-06-2026, 06:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 521
Posted By 85RedCarrera
We have a winner! (that is exactly what it is) ...

We have a winner! (that is exactly what it is)

At first I thought it might be a vibration sensor for the alarm. As I took it apart I then thought it might be a remote trunk opener, but the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-05-2026, 06:05 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,416
Posted By 85RedCarrera
I’m no expert, but when I rebuilt my rack, the...

I’m no expert, but when I rebuilt my rack, the new SKF ball bearing had as much “play” as the old one… very slight movement, but certainly detectable
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-05-2026, 05:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 521
Posted By 85RedCarrera
Thanks- into the rubbish bin it goes….!

Thanks- into the rubbish bin it goes….!
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-04-2026, 05:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 521
Posted By 85RedCarrera
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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-04-2026, 05:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 521
Posted By 85RedCarrera
What is this in my frunk?

I’m doing a suspension pan replacement and found this item bolted to a bracket next to the hood lock mechanism….. It has two black wires that have been clipped. Is this part of the factory alarm...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-25-2025, 05:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 456
Posted By 85RedCarrera
If you are careful, gasoline is probably the best...

If you are careful, gasoline is probably the best solvent to use in the oil tank. It was the only thing that got rid of the brown buildup inside mine. Don’t add any ferrous metal nuts, balls, etc...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-23-2025, 02:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 469
Posted By 85RedCarrera
I will be using a lot of Griffiths parts in my...

I will be using a lot of Griffiths parts in my resto. Has anyone installed the A/C Solutions parallel REAR condenser? (Griffiths does not offer one). Aside from looking very nice, if you have one,...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-23-2025, 04:02 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,003
Posted By 85RedCarrera
Wow, that looks a lot better now!

Wow, that looks a lot better now!
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-22-2025, 08:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,003
Posted By 85RedCarrera
I didn't want to risk having any hardware failing...

I didn't want to risk having any hardware failing and getting into the intake, so I used AN-3 single-use, high temp, aviation metal lock nuts (probably overkill). They use these on flight controls- I...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-21-2025, 11:08 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,050
Posted By 85RedCarrera
If this continues to drive you nuts, you could...

If this continues to drive you nuts, you could put one of the those inline blinking spark plug testers in, then have someone run the engine while you watch the tester to see if it stops blinking when...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-21-2025, 11:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 457
Posted By 85RedCarrera
I would totally drive that.

I would totally drive that.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-21-2025, 10:05 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,003
Posted By 85RedCarrera
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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-21-2025, 09:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 257
Posted By 85RedCarrera
If the sealant is silicone based, you can order...

If the sealant is silicone based, you can order Digesil (RPM Technology) from Aircraft Spruce- it is the only thing that I have found that will eat silicone without harming aluminum.
Mechanically...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-18-2025, 09:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,433
Posted By 85RedCarrera
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I am repairing my floor pan right now, and have been pulling up as many floor pan pics as a I can, to see what the bottom...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-16-2025, 06:59 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,416
Posted By 85RedCarrera
Your rack and puck look great. Mine had muck...

Your rack and puck look great. Mine had muck around the puck:confused:
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-15-2025, 02:01 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 5,762
Posted By 85RedCarrera
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Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 12-10-2025, 05:19 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,169
Posted By 85RedCarrera
Thanks Henry!

Thanks Henry!
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-10-2025, 05:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,958
Posted By 85RedCarrera
Another idea- I saw one thread where a...

Another idea-

I saw one thread where a fellow put a coin in each lug hole- I believe it was a quarter...worked great for him.
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 12-10-2025, 04:19 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,728
Posted By 85RedCarrera
If you are talking about a danger involved with...

If you are talking about a danger involved with running these engines without a load on them...that would also be the case if you started and ran the engine in the car while parked.

I don't think...
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