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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-04-2024, 12:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 463
Posted By bsimonson
So, I gave it a try just now. The catch seemed to...

So, I gave it a try just now. The catch seemed to be in the right position as far as I could tell from the slight part of it that was visible.

...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-03-2024, 01:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 463
Posted By bsimonson
That's amazing, just the knowledge I was hoping...

That's amazing, just the knowledge I was hoping to find!

To answer your questions: The lock knob is stuck, and I can't turn the lock using the key. The handle on the outside feels normal for a...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-03-2024, 10:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 463
Posted By bsimonson
[Solved] Stuck driver's door

I accidentally pushed my driver's side door closed with the door locked. The result is an almost-shut door and a lock that cannot be unlocked. I've removed the door panel and I can reach into most...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-06-2019, 06:05 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 509
Posted By bsimonson
1980 lambda-CIS: Coast or go to neutral?

Hi,

I have a fairly good understanding of the lambda-CIS on my '80 US-spec SC, however I can't make up my mind if it's better to coast or go to neutral when going downhill (if fuel-saving is the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-14-2019, 03:41 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 13,426
Posted By bsimonson
In preparation for a 10 day roadtrip in Norway I...

In preparation for a 10 day roadtrip in Norway I made a quick attempt following Nineball's instructions. The asphalt in my car had been removed by a PO so it was quite loud.

I used SilentCoat...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-24-2018, 04:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,115
Posted By bsimonson
That's a really nice solution, thanks for the...

That's a really nice solution, thanks for the tip!

Cheers!

/B
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-20-2018, 11:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,115
Posted By bsimonson
Ok, so they are **** all around it seems. Thanks...

Ok, so they are **** all around it seems. Thanks for the reply!
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-20-2018, 10:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,115
Posted By bsimonson
Replacing crossover oil line on SSI car

Background
My car is a 1980 US-spec SC that a PO has put SSIs on and thus changed the oil lines. I've recently had the engine out for a rebuild and in the process I noticed that the threads on the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-16-2018, 01:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,347
Posted By bsimonson
Just a quick follow up on this thread, five years...

Just a quick follow up on this thread, five years later...

While troubleshooting the non-starting engine I found out that the wire feeding the 86/87a inputs on the fuel pump relay was connected to...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-15-2018, 08:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,089
Posted By bsimonson
Sorry about creating frustration, and thanks...

Sorry about creating frustration, and thanks again for your help.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-14-2018, 02:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,089
Posted By bsimonson
I have no idea about this configuration. It has...

I have no idea about this configuration. It has been there since I bought it and I have a good drop in RPM when opening the oil tank lid so it seems to not leak that bad :confused:

/B
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-14-2018, 02:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,089
Posted By bsimonson
If only I had properly taken in what you guys...

If only I had properly taken in what you guys told me from the start:







Of course I had the distributor in backwards but I was so caught up on the fuel not spraying so my brain blocked...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-13-2018, 12:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,089
Posted By bsimonson
As far as I remember Tony's test's didn't include...

As far as I remember Tony's test's didn't include any tests with the engine cranking, so I basically added that.

Backfiring could be what you said but also a general lean condition created by the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-13-2018, 10:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,089
Posted By bsimonson
Hi all, Sorry for my long absence. I had a...

Hi all,

Sorry for my long absence. I had a long vacation and have been busy since coming back. I have read all the suggestions given and tried a few more things over the weekend:

I've measured...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-04-2018, 09:45 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,089
Posted By bsimonson
Hi Jason, Yes it does, and I should have...

Hi Jason,

Yes it does, and I should have thought about removing it to see what happens. Thank you for reminding me!

I'm a bit busy this week but will report back once I've tested more things.
...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-03-2018, 04:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,089
Posted By bsimonson
Hi Walt, Yes, I had labels on all the...

Hi Walt,

Yes, I had labels on all the CIS-type connectors like CSV and WUR etc.

/B
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-03-2018, 01:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,089
Posted By bsimonson
Hi Tony, Thanks for the input, I will have a...

Hi Tony,

Thanks for the input, I will have a look at the thread around the FP relay.

I only worked on the harness that connects the starter, alternator and 14-pin connector. Replacing...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-03-2018, 12:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,089
Posted By bsimonson
Injectors not spraying when starting

Would very much like some input on what might cause this.

Background
Engine was starting and running well but a leaking #8 bearing made me decide to do a rebuild. I took the engine out myself,...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-14-2017, 04:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 803
Posted By bsimonson
My plan is indeed to rebuild it myself but I...

My plan is indeed to rebuild it myself but I don't want to stress it so this is why I'm looking at another engine to put in there while I do the rebuild.

What is the ‘DV’?
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-14-2017, 12:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 803
Posted By bsimonson
Timmy, thanks for clarifying this, really...

Timmy, thanks for clarifying this, really helpful!

Hadn't thought about the temp sensor either, would I be able to move the chain cover on my existing engine to a 2.7?

Cheers,
Björn
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-10-2017, 07:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 803
Posted By bsimonson
Yes, but the idea was to move the entire...

Yes, but the idea was to move the entire injection system from one block to another so as long as I can use the same exhaust system I have the O2 sensor to rely on.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-10-2017, 06:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 803
Posted By bsimonson
My engine was rebuilt in '94 by a PO and was then...

My engine was rebuilt in '94 by a PO and was then built with higher compression RoW parts. So it's not all original as is but to me it runs well a t m. Could they have modified the injection-system...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-29-2017, 01:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 803
Posted By bsimonson
Thanks for the input (and PM). I have a MTX-L...

Thanks for the input (and PM). I have a MTX-L installed in my system so I can adjust (closed loop) AFRs very precisely. That should allow me to accommodate a wide range of compression ratios, right?...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-29-2017, 10:28 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 107,124
Posted By bsimonson
https://instagram.farn1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/t51.2885-1...

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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-29-2017, 10:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 803
Posted By bsimonson
CIS-lambda, bolt in on which engines?

Background
I have the original CIS-lambda system on my US-spec '80 SC. Unfortunately the engine has developed a heavy leak from the #8 bearing o-ring, so it needs a rebuild. However, all the...
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