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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-02-2023, 10:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 717
Posted By kent olsen
Still sitting on my lift

Out of frustration my car is still up on the lift. I have been unable to get the start switch back in the dash. Jumble of wires makes it very difficult to see what's going on. Soo yesterday I...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-28-2023, 09:38 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 6,075
Posted By kent olsen
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Classic Mini with 13" wheels, 1380cc engine and front air dam.
65 Corvette with 17" whees, 392 Chrysler Hemi, TREMEC 5spd, and...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-28-2023, 09:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 681
Posted By kent olsen
Oh boy I'm in the same box. Turn the key and...

Oh boy I'm in the same box.

Turn the key and fuel pump runs but the solenoid just makes a weak sound. Soo, I got a new battery. No change. Soo I replaced the starter, still just a weak click. ...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-16-2023, 02:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 791
Posted By kent olsen
Just to check I found the right plug for the...

Just to check I found the right plug for the ignition and tried to start the engine. Great!!! The same issue. Turns on the fuel pump but I just hear a click at the solenoid. The engine doesn't turn....
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-10-2023, 10:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 791
Posted By kent olsen
Simple fix, replace ignition switch

1972T

Starter won't turn, first replace the battery, nope, then replace the starter, nope, now replace the ignition switch. Well??

What a tangled nest. Now there 3 plugs that plug into...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-28-2023, 10:21 AM
Replies: 11,386
Views: 1,626,463
Posted By kent olsen
Think I found the problem. 12V at the solenoid...

Think I found the problem. 12V at the solenoid but only 7.5V at the terminal from the ignition switch. I think I replaced the ignition switch 20 years ago. Now to get a replacement.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-27-2023, 11:22 AM
Replies: 11,386
Views: 1,626,463
Posted By kent olsen
So far I've replaced the battery and the starter...

So far I've replaced the battery and the starter and still no start. I can hear a click, sounds like the solenoid, but the starter doesn't turn. Today I'll check the voltage. Comparing the voltage...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-20-2023, 10:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 895
Posted By kent olsen
A little different but the same idea. I've had a...

A little different but the same idea. I've had a large oil cooler in the right front fender of my 72T for many years. I used to 'track' the car a lot, not anymore. Did very well on the oil temp...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-19-2023, 10:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,640
Posted By kent olsen
We'll pushing her out of the garage backwards...

We'll pushing her out of the garage backwards didn't work. Not enough distance and the gearing is to short. Just came to a complete stop.

So I ended up doing what I expected. I have a big winch...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-12-2023, 11:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,640
Posted By kent olsen
Tried a start with charger connected, nope. ...

Tried a start with charger connected, nope. Tried bouncing back and forth in gear, nope. so tomorrow will push out of garage and tow back onto the lift. curious as the starter is only 3 years old....
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-10-2023, 09:51 AM
Replies: 5,610
Views: 1,260,921
Posted By kent olsen
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I know most of you are not into striping, except the word Porsche, but I like the uniqueness of wheels, ducktail and striping.
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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-08-2023, 07:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,640
Posted By kent olsen
Push starting in reverse

Crazy one! My 72 Porsche doesn't want to turn over. I checked and the battery was low. Put it on the charger for a 1/2 hour and it started. The next day no start. The battery, when I checked was...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-07-2023, 10:31 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 15,004
Posted By kent olsen
Mine was in 2017 and cost $3300

Mine was in 2017 and cost $3300
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-07-2023, 10:29 AM
Replies: 11,386
Views: 1,626,463
Posted By kent olsen
Finally got out last week and installed my AFR. ...

Finally got out last week and installed my AFR. Ran up my test road and was comfortable with the numbers. Basically 10.7 at steady state at 2000, 3000, 4000 and 5000rpm. Wide open was
13.5. I...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-03-2023, 04:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 744
Posted By kent olsen
Just got back from a run up into the hills behind...

Just got back from a run up into the hills behind my place. I have a couple favorite valleys and hills there. Soo, I got back there and the engine was well warmed up. Ran up to the 7000rpm redline...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-03-2023, 10:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 744
Posted By kent olsen
Well this is what's in there: F3 emulsions, 50...

Well this is what's in there: F3 emulsions, 50 idle jets, 95 idle air corrections, 160 main jets, 170 main air corrections. Paul opened my weber's out to 42mm, he also put the dam in the float...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-02-2023, 10:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 744
Posted By kent olsen
Finally got out and did my test run

Got my AFR installed and finally made the test run. Idle, steady 2,3,4,5000rpm I'm getting 10.7. Wide open is 13.5. As typical with webers there is still a transistion stumble about 3000 I can...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-02-2023, 10:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 744
Posted By kent olsen
Finally the test run to check AFR's

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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-29-2023, 09:42 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 19,493
Posted By kent olsen
RIP Steve, good memories. He loved to talk to me...

RIP Steve, good memories. He loved to talk to me about airplanes and my experiences as well as all his knowledge of Porsches. Will miss him..
Forum: Pacific NorthWest -US (WA/ID/OR/UT/HI/AK) 04-29-2023, 09:38 AM
Replies: 8,508
Views: 562,127
Posted By kent olsen
Yes RIP Steve you were a great friend.

Yes RIP Steve you were a great friend.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-25-2023, 10:24 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,644
Posted By kent olsen
3.0L was my choice in my 72T. I wanted something...

3.0L was my choice in my 72T. I wanted something I could run the daylights out of then take it home and once a year adjust the valves and change the oil. With the help of my friend Mike Bruns we...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-24-2023, 10:09 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,082
Posted By kent olsen
Vanity stripe is nice except it looks like...

Vanity stripe is nice except it looks like everyone else.

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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-21-2023, 10:53 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,347
Posted By kent olsen
3" heavy screws. I may, this summer, cut off the...

3" heavy screws. I may, this summer, cut off the short pieces and add them to the top braces this summer. Just a little more strength. Even though lifting the 750lb ramp of the 4 post lift, off my...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-19-2023, 04:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,347
Posted By kent olsen
Certainly opens the door for comments. As far as...

Certainly opens the door for comments. As far as strength goes when I assembled my 4 post lift I ran a line from my overhead winch (on the other side of the garage) thru a pully and then down to my...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-18-2023, 04:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,347
Posted By kent olsen
I figured this would draw some interesting...

I figured this would draw some interesting comments. But that's not sheathing. It's sheets of insulation nailed onto the walls and roof. Just an attempt keep the garage a little warm in the winter...
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