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Forum: Porsche 912 Technical Forum 11-04-2025, 08:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 824
Posted By WFBowen
You’ll probably need to obtain a kardex for the...

You’ll probably need to obtain a kardex for the car from davep who’s on various Porsche sites. This should tell you if the car first landed in the United States (or elsewhere.)
Forum: Porsche 912 Technical Forum 10-24-2025, 09:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 605
Posted By WFBowen
As designed, these brakes are great. If ...

As designed, these brakes are great. If intended for road use, the only suggestion would be to replace the master cyl for a later (68) dual unit. Other than that just bringing the whole system up...
Forum: Porsche 912 Technical Forum 08-15-2025, 11:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 870
Posted By WFBowen
Here’s the basic layout (thanks to member...

Here’s the basic layout (thanks to member jcunning .) This is for a FI car so it shows a return line instead of the single 912 fuel line....
Forum: Porsche 912 Technical Forum 08-11-2025, 08:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 270
Posted By WFBowen
You have a few options for your 68. For 15 inch...

You have a few options for your 68. For 15 inch rims you can use stock 5.5 width painted or chrome, 5.5 x14 Fuchs which were used on 912E and certain 911 cars with “comfort group” option as well as...
Forum: Porsche 912 Technical Forum 06-22-2025, 10:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 375
Posted By WFBowen
You might well have the last 912 SWT , however...

You might well have the last 912 SWT , however IIRC when Porsche made the hard window standard equipment it offered the soft window version as an option. Of course, this applies to 911 cars produced...
Forum: Porsche 912 Technical Forum 05-09-2025, 10:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 396
Posted By WFBowen
I think the Porsche specific ones are slightly...

I think the Porsche specific ones are slightly thicker, but the VW ones will fit.
Forum: Porsche 912 Technical Forum 04-23-2025, 09:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,053
Posted By WFBowen
I’ll add a few things. Be certain that your...

I’ll add a few things. Be certain that your valves are properly adjusted, then make sure your ignition timing both at idle and higher revs is within specs; check plug gaps, wires, etc. This gives you...
Forum: Porsche 912 Technical Forum 04-09-2025, 05:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 793
Posted By WFBowen
I think 195/65 would be closer at 25.0” tall and...

I think 195/65 would be closer at 25.0” tall and would fill out the wheel well.
Of course, your call.
Bill
Forum: Porsche 912 Technical Forum 04-09-2025, 09:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 793
Posted By WFBowen
The original overall diameter is 25.2” so any...

The original overall diameter is 25.2” so any tire within a half inch of this will look like it belongs on the car. Lower than this will lower the car, start to effect gearing and speedometer...
Forum: Porsche 912 Technical Forum 04-05-2025, 07:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 364
Posted By WFBowen
Is your generator light going off when the engine...

Is your generator light going off when the engine starts? First check your cables are clean and tight, the long positive one to the starter, the ground where it connects to the body in front. Then...
Forum: Porsche 912 Technical Forum 11-27-2024, 05:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 507
Posted By WFBowen
Nice looking car. Seems to have retained lots of...

Nice looking car. Seems to have retained lots of its unique early pieces. As a side note, I’ve always liked those big snorkel air cleaners not just because IMO they look great but they were...
Forum: Porsche 912 Technical Forum 10-13-2024, 10:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 301
Posted By WFBowen
I’d personally stay with the original...

I’d personally stay with the original specification.
Bill
Forum: Porsche 912 Technical Forum 07-31-2024, 11:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 432
Posted By WFBowen
Also pull the plugs and spray lots of pb blaster...

Also pull the plugs and spray lots of pb blaster or similar into each cyl before attempting to hand turn the motor. I’ve seen some true Porsche experts go through a systematic & lengthly process...
Forum: Porsche 912 Technical Forum 07-27-2024, 01:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 287
Posted By WFBowen
Donald For starters, you might retorque your...

Donald
For starters, you might retorque your case studs to see if anything came loose or even broke. If you can get a borescope into and between those cylinders you can look for signs of a cracked...
Forum: Porsche 912 Technical Forum 07-10-2024, 09:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 587
Posted By WFBowen
I think you’re missing this grommet: Google ...

I think you’re missing this grommet:

Google 69542461100
Some sources list it as 356, some include early 911/912 SWB
...
Forum: Porsche 912 Technical Forum 03-27-2024, 09:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 368
Posted By WFBowen
Clip: Search Ebay for this number…. ...

Clip: Search Ebay for this number…. 901.571.081.20
Filter: Search part # 901.571.295.20

Bill
Forum: Porsche 912 Technical Forum 03-07-2024, 08:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 442
Posted By WFBowen
I’d guess your battery is on the way out. Check...

I’d guess your battery is on the way out. Check the dimensions, post locations & CCA of the group 91/48 batteries. IMO if your car has no parasitic drains, even a new cheap battery will do a good...
Forum: Porsche 912 Technical Forum 01-31-2024, 08:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,716
Posted By WFBowen
Car looks great. Thanks for the update. Bill

Car looks great. Thanks for the update.
Bill
Forum: Porsche 912 Technical Forum 01-25-2024, 04:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 962
Posted By WFBowen
Welcome to the board. As others have noted, that...

Welcome to the board. As others have noted, that is beyond a major project. You’ll need to source a complete front clip and make a jig to accurately splice the new front end to the main structure....
Forum: Porsche 912 Technical Forum 11-29-2023, 07:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,732
Posted By WFBowen
Ken: Great information. Thanks for taking the...

Ken:
Great information. Thanks for taking the time to explain the differences.
Forum: Porsche 912 Technical Forum 11-27-2023, 08:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,732
Posted By WFBowen
Ken Upload some pictures. This is good info for...

Ken
Upload some pictures. This is good info for those who might be searching in the future.
Forum: Porsche 912 Technical Forum 11-26-2023, 12:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,732
Posted By WFBowen
Ken Thanks for clearing this up. Bill

Ken
Thanks for clearing this up.
Bill
Forum: Porsche 912 Technical Forum 11-13-2023, 07:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 887
Posted By WFBowen
I’ll take a stab at this but remember it’s just a...

I’ll take a stab at this but remember it’s just a guess. Some early cars have this pass-through where your hood release is. (BTW this is from the early 911s site which is a great source of info for...
Forum: Porsche 912 Technical Forum 10-22-2023, 05:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,732
Posted By WFBowen
From the factory book: ...

From the factory book:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads26/IMG_10961698022458.jpg
Just guessing that the case materials may be different but they sure look the same to me.
Forum: Porsche 912 Technical Forum 10-20-2023, 11:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 542
Posted By WFBowen
Check if your car has a small switch under the...

Check if your car has a small switch under the handbrake/heater lever assembly. This is from the Pelican site:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads26/IMG_10921697869771.jpg
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