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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

04-25-2017, 08:57 AM

Replies: 2

5 into 3 – Alternator wiring. 1978 911 SC.

Views: 1,466

Posted By greasemonkey

Many thanks Bruce. So does the blue to to...

Many thanks Bruce.

So does the blue to to the 'far' side of the original voltage regulator, or just connect it as normal?

Gavin.

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

04-25-2017, 06:20 AM

Replies: 2

5 into 3 – Alternator wiring. 1978 911 SC.

Views: 1,466

Posted By greasemonkey

5 into 3 – Alternator wiring. 1978 911 SC.

Due to a very long and ongoing saga – I’m in a position where I need to replace the SEV-Marchal alternator (external regulator) with a new more modern one with an integral regulator.
The SEV unit is...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

11-25-2014, 09:38 AM

Replies: 13

Backdating a mid-year 911

Views: 2,106

Posted By greasemonkey

At the end of the day, it's your car and I'm sure...

At the end of the day, it's your car and I'm sure you've worked hard to get it. Have it how YOU want it. As the others say, you can always put it back to original if you want.

I've taken a...

Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum

08-24-2014, 01:40 PM

Replies: 5

Cylinder ID and use. Help please.

Views: 633

Posted By greasemonkey

Hi Bruce, I have found some of the numbers; ...

Hi Bruce,

I have found some of the numbers;
The original cylinder has a 1 stamped onto it,
The new(used) one has a 0 stamped on it.

Both were where you said.

I can't see any further...

Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum

08-11-2014, 07:35 AM

Replies: 5

Cylinder ID and use. Help please.

Views: 633

Posted By greasemonkey

Cylinder ID and use. Help please.

Hi guys,

I have a '79 SC and have a badly scored bore in one cylinder - Alusil cylinders

I have found a replacement Cylinder but the markings are different;
The original is 885/1B +
The...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

11-25-2013, 07:11 AM

Replies: 18

black to bright window trim ?'s

Views: 6,431

Posted By greasemonkey

I ran into this issue backdating my 78 SC - door...

I ran into this issue backdating my 78 SC - door Frames, window frames door handles and few other bits.

I tried getting rid of the black anodising using the paint stripper route, the sanding...

Forum: BMW 6,7,8-Series Technical Forum

09-15-2013, 12:26 PM

Replies: 1

840i transmission issue

Views: 1,573

Posted By greasemonkey

840i transmission issue

Any ideas - car starts and runs fine. But, when pulling away, it's as if the clutch were slipping in a manual car - the revs rise but the car is very slow pulling away. Finally when it gets to...

Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum

06-30-2013, 08:05 AM

Replies: 273

Dad's 911SC - I am finishing rebuild (long)

Views: 51,621

Posted By greasemonkey

The 'device' you are wondering about is the...

The 'device' you are wondering about is the speedo sensor - it's clipped to the gearbox. Very close to the CV coupling.

G.

Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum

06-30-2013, 08:02 AM

Replies: 273

Dad's 911SC - I am finishing rebuild (long)

Views: 51,621

Posted By greasemonkey

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads22/image1372...

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads22/image1372604504.jpg

Hope this helps for the mystery pipe!

Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum

06-22-2013, 01:07 PM

Replies: 45

First Engine drop - nasty surprise.

Views: 6,786

Posted By greasemonkey

The welded nut trick worked! Very happy. I...

The welded nut trick worked! Very happy.

I simply put a blob of weld directly onto the end of the stud to ensure it had got a good hold, then welded a 17mm nut to that. - easy. I dont know what...

Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum

06-21-2013, 04:48 AM

Replies: 45

First Engine drop - nasty surprise.

Views: 6,786

Posted By greasemonkey

Ok, Picked the engine up from the machine...

Ok,

Picked the engine up from the machine shop today.

The photo of the stud in the first picture turns out to be the end of a broken drill bit! That's why it was so hard to drill it out and...

Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum

06-18-2013, 10:12 AM

Replies: 45

First Engine drop - nasty surprise.

Views: 6,786

Posted By greasemonkey

Thanks for all the replies. I took it to a...

Thanks for all the replies.

I took it to a motor engineering company this morning. I asked them to do all the head studs, the one on the first thread and remove the flywheel (lazy I know,..).
...

Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum

06-15-2013, 11:57 PM

Replies: 45

First Engine drop - nasty surprise.

Views: 6,786

Posted By greasemonkey

OK, a quick update. Taking the guides out is...

OK, a quick update.

Taking the guides out is easy. drill them out for about 90% of the length. use two drills of increasing size to get to within 1mm of the outside diameter. I used some tape...

Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum

03-10-2013, 04:55 AM

Replies: 45

First Engine drop - nasty surprise.

Views: 6,786

Posted By greasemonkey

Hmm, looks as though I've got more to think about...

Hmm, looks as though I've got more to think about than the stud in the first picture,..

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads22/P10101961362915544.jpg

In total there are 5 broken head studs...

Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum

12-01-2012, 05:39 AM

Replies: 45

First Engine drop - nasty surprise.

Views: 6,786

Posted By greasemonkey

Hi neilca, I put your idea into practise and...

Hi neilca,

I put your idea into practise and have had some success. I made an ally rod in the lathe and drilled a 3mm hole down the middle. This slid nicely into the gearbox. I then remounted...

Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum

11-11-2012, 12:35 AM

Replies: 45

First Engine drop - nasty surprise.

Views: 6,786

Posted By greasemonkey

Gentlemen, thank you for your responses. I...

Gentlemen, thank you for your responses.

I guess I should have been a little clearer - yes I'm stripping the whole engine down for a complete overhaul.

Although I'm an IT guy, I now feel...

Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum

11-09-2012, 09:43 AM

Replies: 45

First Engine drop - nasty surprise.

Views: 6,786

Posted By greasemonkey

First Engine drop - nasty surprise.

With the help of some great friends, I removed the engine ('78 SC) from my car at the weekend. (massive oil leaks and blue smoke on startup - head studs and guides?,.. we'll see)

Immediately I...

Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

09-04-2011, 09:14 AM

Replies: 0

WTB: SS exhaust system for '79 SC in UK

Views: 188

Posted By greasemonkey

WTB: SS exhaust system for '79 SC in UK

Hi, I'm looking for a complete SS exhaust system for a '78 SC. Ideally SSIs with a 'naughty' 2 in 2 out. In the UK please.

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

08-13-2011, 04:33 AM

Replies: 8

Need a pic of an early/mid year interior

Views: 976

Posted By greasemonkey

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads19/P50101381...

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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

05-16-2011, 05:49 AM

Replies: 88

Is it crazy take a 3.2 over a Cayman S?

Views: 9,426

Posted By greasemonkey

Comparing these two is not fair. They are so...

Comparing these two is not fair. They are so very different.

In my mind, it's fairly simple - if you want an older interesting car with loads of character then the 911 is the one. The Cayman...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

04-05-2010, 12:22 PM

Replies: 1,949

Show me your best butt picture

Views: 629,114

Posted By greasemonkey

I know it's not even close to original, but as...

I know it's not even close to original, but as it's my car and it works for me,...

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads17/P40500611270495275.jpg

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

02-09-2010, 06:19 AM

Replies: 13

Bonnet/Hood pins

Views: 1,891

Posted By greasemonkey

As I was backdating mine - I needed them so that...

As I was backdating mine - I needed them so that the early bonnet will shut. (now I wouldn't think twice about welding in the earlier style front panel,..).

From a functionality point of view,...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

02-05-2010, 07:26 AM

Replies: 111

Your favorite 911 design flaws?

Views: 12,034

Posted By greasemonkey

The biggest one for me seems to be the superb...

The biggest one for me seems to be the superb design of the kidney bowl area. It must have taken many hours of premium computing horsepower to design and model such a superb mud trap for the UK...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

02-01-2010, 07:56 AM

Replies: 9

Tail light lense question

Views: 1,388

Posted By greasemonkey

Thanks for putting my mind at rest and restoring...

Thanks for putting my mind at rest and restoring my faith in Porsche.

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

01-30-2010, 12:24 PM

Replies: 9

Tail light lense question

Views: 1,388

Posted By greasemonkey

I've just bought a brand new pair or lenses...

I've just bought a brand new pair or lenses directly from a large Porsche main dealer here in the UK on Friday. One came in a rectangular box sealed with brown paper packing tape the other came in...

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