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by barryb
Sat Jan 23, 2010 8:18 am
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: 2.4 zenith carbs
Replies: 19
Views: 878

I have a 73 2.4T running Zenith carbs. I have no popping or backfiring and the performance is superb with smooth acceleration and free reving upto 6K. Tickover is smooth and a constant 900 rpm, response is instant and transitions are flawless. I have removed all the enrichment circuitry as per Gary'...
by barryb
Mon Jan 04, 2010 12:51 pm
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: Engine lid lettering
Replies: 30
Views: 1866

I ran a 3mm die down the pins and bolted them on with stainless nuts and washers

Barry
by barryb
Sun Dec 20, 2009 4:15 pm
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: The best of both worlds.
Replies: 12
Views: 792

If you think this is bad look what some guy in USA is taking on.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche- ... ld-tx.html
Barry
by barryb
Sun Dec 20, 2009 10:02 am
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: new disitrbutor
Replies: 13
Views: 619

Hi
Its me again. Just noticed your handle. Can I assume that the car in question is a 912, because I was assuming that it was a 911. In which case all of my previous ramblings are not relevent.

Barry
by barryb
Sun Dec 20, 2009 9:58 am
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: new disitrbutor
Replies: 13
Views: 619

The bosch distributor is a direct replacement. They are available new but very expensive around £600. Keep your eyes open on the auction sites or Pelican forum you might be lucky for a second hand one. I have also seen on the Pelican forum people who have modified distributors from the likes of Merc...
by barryb
Thu Dec 03, 2009 12:35 pm
Forum: Porsche Technical advice and help
Topic: Vacuum advance
Replies: 0
Views: 93

Vacuum advance

Hi I have a 1973 2.4T with Zenith carbs. I have done all the removal and blocking work reccomended by Gary. The car runs fine and ticks over OK when hot but there is some hesitation on transition from idle to main, idle screws are out by 4 turns. Does all the blanking mods on the carbs mean that I d...