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Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 07-02-2004, 04:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,781
Posted By bostonmeche
Here's the picture of the optima battery. This...

Here's the picture of the optima battery. This is not the reversed terminals so the cables do get a little stretched.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads3/battery+small1088767506.jpg
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 07-01-2004, 07:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,781
Posted By bostonmeche
I love my Optima. Thing has tons of juice and I...

I love my Optima. Thing has tons of juice and I don't have to worry about acid dripping all over the place. I was able to mount mine using the original clamp. I'll try and take a picture of it...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 07-01-2004, 07:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 981
Posted By bostonmeche
One more question, the PCV valve, do you see one...

One more question, the PCV valve, do you see one in any of the pictures? I don't know exactly what it looks like or where it should go. Though I'm told it is important to have.
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 07-01-2004, 05:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 981
Posted By bostonmeche
one more...

one more pichttp://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads3/valve+cover+small1088685452.jpg
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 07-01-2004, 05:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 981
Posted By bostonmeche
Well, I finally got a chance to check out what...

Well, I finally got a chance to check out what you guys have told be and here are the results. My engine doesn't seem to be hooked up like anyone else's. So, I have to ask, is this a reasonable...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 06-17-2004, 04:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 981
Posted By bostonmeche
Thanks Rouser! Does anyone have a picture...

Thanks Rouser!

Does anyone have a picture handy of what a proper Carb conversion looks like? I guess I need details of the specific connections that should be made. I feel as if the previous...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 06-16-2004, 06:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 981
Posted By bostonmeche
another pic without the plug...

another pic without the plug on....http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads3/Engine+Hole+Unplugged1087435039.jpg
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 06-16-2004, 06:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 981
Posted By bostonmeche
another dumb question...

Ok, I admit, I don't know what it does or where it goes. Does someone else know? It is on the driver's side. The plug is just a plastic hex attached to a piece of hose. It covers a metal tube...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 04-30-2004, 11:33 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,522
Posted By bostonmeche
I thought fitting a 3.6 was a lot more difficult...

I thought fitting a 3.6 was a lot more difficult than a 3.2 in terms of size and additional required upgrades. Was I mis-informed?
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 03-02-2004, 08:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,864
Posted By bostonmeche
You know, I'm a sucker for a basket case. If I'm...

You know, I'm a sucker for a basket case. If I'm not battling termites, I'm battling rust worms. With a little luck, the backfiring won't spread to the house. Though with my luck, I should...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 03-01-2004, 07:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,864
Posted By bostonmeche
I didn't get a chance to check yet. I ended up...

I didn't get a chance to check yet. I ended up doing some work on the house instead. Thanks for the advice though!
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 02-27-2004, 09:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,864
Posted By bostonmeche
Thanks for all the advice! I did the compression...

Thanks for all the advice! I did the compression test cold so I will try it again warm. I am running dual Dellorto 40s. I don't know about the engine timing. I will have to get a timing light an...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 02-27-2004, 03:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,864
Posted By bostonmeche
I'm one of those fools who is his own mechanic. ...

I'm one of those fools who is his own mechanic. Perhaps mechanic is somewhat misleading, I'm my own disassembler and "loser of parts". I haven't really trouble shooted and fixed anything yet.

My...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 02-27-2004, 01:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,864
Posted By bostonmeche
Well at least he wasn't talking out of his ass......

Well at least he wasn't talking out of his ass...

Are there other things to check first though? Or is the concensus that it is an exhaust seat issue.
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 02-27-2004, 01:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,864
Posted By bostonmeche
backfire through carbs

Hi all,
I got a bit of a problem. Cylinder #3 tends to back fire through the carb every now and then when it is not idling. Idling it will go all day long no problems.

I took the filters off...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 01-23-2004, 12:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,183
Posted By bostonmeche
Dave, Your absolutely right most 914s driven...

Dave,
Your absolutely right most 914s driven right are lots of fun, even driven terribly they are fun. There is just something uniquely satisfying about a car that can accelerate like a bat out of...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 01-23-2004, 08:42 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,183
Posted By bostonmeche
I was thinking I might be able to do this with...

I was thinking I might be able to do this with about 10k+-20%. I don't expect to do it all in a month like some people can. I expect the project to take me a couple more years. I can start...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 01-23-2004, 07:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,183
Posted By bostonmeche
Yea, I knew a 3.2L 914 wouldn't be as fast as a...

Yea, I knew a 3.2L 914 wouldn't be as fast as a Viper, atleast not with my budget. I just wanted to make sure that I would be capturing the over all feel of raw hp power that the Viper exuded. ...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 01-23-2004, 06:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,183
Posted By bostonmeche
On a side note, a friend gave me a ride in his...

On a side note, a friend gave me a ride in his Viper RT-10. It was an exilerating experience. I haven't been in any brutally fast cars like that before. Anyway, I keep hearing about how a 914-6...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 01-23-2004, 05:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,183
Posted By bostonmeche
Thanks for the input. I guess the Conversion...

Thanks for the input. I guess the Conversion manual is a waste of money $15?

I was looking at the dry sump systems as a way to reduce costs but I guess I would be better off not re-inventing...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 01-22-2004, 10:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,183
Posted By bostonmeche
914/6 conversion manual

Hi all,
I've been slowly picking up bits of info off the board here and have decided that I really do want to do a 3.2 conversion. I was wondering if anyone here has read the "HOW TO COVERT A...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 10-02-2003, 09:30 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,933
Posted By bostonmeche
Thanks guys! Well I had adjusted all the valves...

Thanks guys! Well I had adjusted all the valves so that they were realistically somwhere between .006 and .008 inches last night. I'll try running it tonight and let you all know how it turned out.
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 10-01-2003, 08:32 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,933
Posted By bostonmeche
My current valve clearance/lash is about .011". ...

My current valve clearance/lash is about .011". So I'm just going to poke and hope as they say. As far as other enhancements, it has the 5-lug conversion in the back (drilled rotors) and a 911...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 10-01-2003, 04:47 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,933
Posted By bostonmeche
Man I love this board. Its like a Porsche Oracle...

Man I love this board. Its like a Porsche Oracle or somethin. If I give you my address will you guys fix my car by tomorrow morning too! ; )

Steve,
I think your right about it being a bus...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 09-30-2003, 05:58 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,933
Posted By bostonmeche
Valve Adjustment

Hi all,
I realize that this topic has been beaten to death but I just wanted a little assurance before I go ahead and destroy my engine. I have what looks like a modified 1.8 or 1.7 liter engine. ...
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