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by Prattie
Fri Dec 25, 2009 12:30 pm
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Archive
Topic: Fuses
Replies: 2
Views: 633

Rear fuse box

Just purchased another new one and it is numbered 1,2,3.. but my understanding is that the 3 is at the top. According to Haynes manual there is a 25 an 8 and a 5 with the 25 on top.in other words in the 3 spot. I guess the way the box appears upside down on the diagrams is that when you bend into th...
by Prattie
Wed Dec 23, 2009 6:18 pm
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: Jacking Points (Again)
Replies: 3
Views: 318

Long term Jacking

HI My 911 e up until recently had been up on four stands for nearly 10 yrs. The two areas which were successfull for me were :- Rear, on the gearbox mount directly on the bolts to the chassis so to speak. I cut some hard wood to match the shape of the axel stand top (triangle, v downwards leaving a ...
by Prattie
Mon Dec 14, 2009 2:35 pm
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: 72/73 Electrics
Replies: 5
Views: 302

Headlight wiring

THanks all now bright and correct. I had spliced new wires onto the originals and then reversed white and blue. Anyway all OK now.

Thanks again.

Steve
by Prattie
Fri Dec 11, 2009 10:40 am
Forum: Porsche Parts Wanted
Topic: Engine Bay
Replies: 4
Views: 321

Engine Bay

Thanks Derek was there a Web Site or Page

Steve :?:
by Prattie
Wed Dec 09, 2009 6:34 pm
Forum: Porsche Parts Wanted
Topic: Engine Bay
Replies: 4
Views: 321

Engine Bay

HI

Looking for the cover that goes over the rear electrics Ie where the rear fuses are. Its either plastic or card. Has a screw hole through it for Finger tightener.

Car 1973 911E.

Steve :?: :?:
by Prattie
Wed Dec 09, 2009 6:15 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 8
Views: 375

Insurance

Just taken out new insurance as AON changed to Footman James and proved quite expensive. Never had a NCD on any Classic policy. Found Chaucer, through One Answer Brokers, Hailsham very good . Agreed value £30000 , 3000 miles , excesses about £275.00, 911E 1973 I'm 55 yrs of age, £160.00. Could have ...
by Prattie
Tue Dec 08, 2009 10:55 am
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: Front seats
Replies: 23
Views: 1835

Hi I have to say that I think the original early larger seats are potentially dangerous. I've just had mine refurbed and they have obviously put them back the way they were, no complaints , but with now inertia seal belts fitted for comfort etc the spec of the seat is very important. (head on ceilin...
by Prattie
Sun Dec 06, 2009 7:07 pm
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: 72/73 Electrics
Replies: 5
Views: 302

Thanks to you all invaluable. :?: . I had to renew the connectors at the headlights when restoring the car. Bought some new connectors the white blocks which came with the wires. I can remember the new wires being a different colour selection ie Brown blue and yellow which I think is different to th...
by Prattie
Sun Nov 29, 2009 3:26 pm
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: 72/73 Electrics
Replies: 5
Views: 302

72/73 Electrics

Has anyone any experience with Porsche Electrics. I know there are plugs everywhere but mine is a little different. The Headlights are displaying something a little odd. The Normal Headlights are very dim both of them the Main beam is fine, long and white in colour. The dipped beam is dull and yello...
by Prattie
Sun Nov 29, 2009 2:53 pm
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: 911 Forum users please post a picture of your car.
Replies: 627
Views: 121310

Hi I'm a first timer so here's hoping it works !

Just finished and put on the road my '72 911E in Purple been just on ten years but at present seems worth it still a few teething problems to sort. I can assure you I will be asking for helkp over the coming months. Hope to find being here interesting. Would like to post a picture but not sure how. ...