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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-11-2007, 02:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,385
Posted By T Bird
Glad to see that someone still appreciates my...

Glad to see that someone still appreciates my instructions on how to set up Webers.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-13-2007, 11:05 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,172
Posted By T Bird
Shaun Nice job. However, you remounted the...

Shaun
Nice job. However, you remounted the voltage regulator upside down. The D+61, DF and ground connections should be on top - not on the bottom. The "S.E.V. Motorola" logo is supposed to be...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-09-2007, 09:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,497
Posted By T Bird
John & folks I did a little testing with the...

John & folks
I did a little testing with the Fluke 88. I disconnected the blue wire at the bulb in the oil press/temp gauge and at the votage regulator. I then measured resistance in the blue wire...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-05-2007, 09:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,375
Posted By T Bird
Josh Your car's symptoms suggest to me that...

Josh
Your car's symptoms suggest to me that your jetting is way off. The car ran tolerably well with the Webers before the extensive engine mods. Those mods have a drastic impact on the the size...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-01-2007, 05:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 993
Posted By T Bird
When I switched to Webers, I used the PMO set up...

When I switched to Webers, I used the PMO set up together with the MFI fuel pump. After a short while, the MFI fuel pump died. I always suspected that it was the pressure clamp that killed it,...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-01-2007, 05:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,182
Posted By T Bird
Just for the purists out there, the OEM washers...

Just for the purists out there, the OEM washers are stainless steel wave washers and the OEM nuts are also stainless steel. I don't like using nylocks for this application because they have a nasty...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-30-2007, 12:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,497
Posted By T Bird
John Thank you for that very thoughtful...

John
Thank you for that very thoughtful explanation. I'll get to work with my DVOM and let you know what I find.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-30-2007, 10:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,497
Posted By T Bird
Everything I've read indicates that a battery...

Everything I've read indicates that a battery showing 12.6 volts is 100% charged - 12.4 volts is 75% charged - 12.2 volts is 50%- and 12.0 volts is 25% charged. At 12.87 volts after a week's rest,...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-30-2007, 05:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,158
Posted By T Bird
The blue dot you picture is the same radio that...

The blue dot you picture is the same radio that was installed by the dealer in my 1972 911T.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-30-2007, 04:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,497
Posted By T Bird
Gogar I replaced the alternator brushes about...

Gogar
I replaced the alternator brushes about 7,000 miles ago, when I pulled the alternator to do the paint job on the fan and fan housing. While I haven't pulled the alternator since then, I am...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-29-2007, 09:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,497
Posted By T Bird
1972 911T Alternator Charging Issue

Guys
It’s been a while since I posted to this forum. Anyway, I’m back and need some help in diagnosing an alternator charging problem. Here are the particulars: The car is my faithful for many...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-19-2003, 04:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,090
Posted By T Bird
Proves what I have thought about Ebay all along--...

Proves what I have thought about Ebay all along-- it's a great forum for a seller. I'm amazed at what people will pay money for when it's presented to them in the form of an auction. For many...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-24-2003, 02:10 PM
Replies: 437
Views: 41,824
Posted By T Bird
1972 "T" with 2.4L-- 104,xxx happy miles,...

1972 "T" with 2.4L-- 104,xxx happy miles, including 25 yesterday (the first since late October!)
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-15-2002, 05:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,163
Posted By T Bird
Chuck The bushings look great. However, are...

Chuck
The bushings look great. However, are these bushings for street use, or strictly for race applications? If for street, have they been road-tested? If so, in how many cars and for how many...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-14-2002, 02:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,974
Posted By T Bird
The pump to get is the Bosch roller type, part...

The pump to get is the Bosch roller type, part number 911.608.107.00. These were made for the carb'd 911 and maintain the correct pressure at .2 to .3 bar (2.8 to 4.2 lbs.). The pump has fittings...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-14-2002, 06:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,437
Posted By T Bird
Jabb I don't agree that a lean mix does not...

Jabb
I don't agree that a lean mix does not cause exhaust popping. Try turning an idle mixture screw in slowly. What you'll hear, after 3/4 of a turn or so, is a popping or banging sound in the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-13-2002, 10:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,437
Posted By T Bird
John I presume that you mean that you followed...

John
I presume that you mean that you followed the directions I posted months ago in the following:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=67957&highlight=bastards

So, you...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-29-2002, 11:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 802
Posted By T Bird
James If it's any help, my 72 has had a low...

James
If it's any help, my 72 has had a low pitch whine in 5th for many years now. The whine has never developed into any other kind of gearbox problem. I have grown accustomed to the sound and...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-25-2002, 09:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,835
Posted By T Bird
I've used a Fluke 88 for about 6 years now. A...

I've used a Fluke 88 for about 6 years now. A great tool. On the 911, I use it primarily for measuring dwell and RPM. I think I paid around $330 and bought it from A&I Supply in North Pekin,...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-18-2002, 09:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 785
Posted By T Bird
I don't see anything on the Potomac website that...

I don't see anything on the Potomac website that indicates that the meet is cancelled. Check it yourself at: http://www.pcapotomac.org/pca/index.shtml#swap

Years ago, this was a first rate swap...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-17-2002, 09:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 965
Posted By T Bird
rhass You describe a very normal condition. ...

rhass
You describe a very normal condition. Oil will drain into the engine and out of the tank over a period of hours/days, leaving virtually nothing in the tank. Don't worry. As long as the tank...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-04-2002, 09:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 901
Posted By T Bird
Peter Here's a link to a recent thread that...

Peter
Here's a link to a recent thread that discussed the topic rather fully, complete with some pretty pictures.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=72612

Good luck.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-04-2002, 05:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,307
Posted By T Bird
Jim Yes. The higher CR will yield more power...

Jim
Yes. The higher CR will yield more power and torque. The bump from 7.5/1 to 8/1 is probably good for 5 -7 HP. When I installed the 8.5/1 S pistons, I recon I got about a 10-15 HP bump, and I...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-04-2002, 05:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,040
Posted By T Bird
Tim The gasket is 901.111.193.00. The bolt is...

Tim
The gasket is 901.111.193.00. The bolt is N.010.289.4 and the nut is 999.084.002.02.

Install the gaskets dry, unless you have some issue with exhaust leaks (poor fit between flanges). If...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-04-2002, 04:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,307
Posted By T Bird
Guys I don't have the current Stoddard catalog...

Guys
I don't have the current Stoddard catalog here at work so I can't check, but I do have the catalog from around 1993, with the sepia 73 S on the cover. The spec chart on page 103 shows the same...
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