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by BD55
Mon Jul 04, 2022 7:40 am
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: Zenith carburettor rebuild ?
Replies: 4
Views: 955

Re: Zenith carburettor rebuild ?

As Roy said the jet cover seals are the first port of call. The bolt holding the cover gets overtightened, sometimes cracking the cover, so look out for that. I changed the spindles and butterflies in mine and it made a massive difference. Float levels are also important, I set mine on the low side ...
by BD55
Fri Aug 06, 2021 9:54 pm
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: GT Seat questions
Replies: 35
Views: 4454

Re: GT Seat questions

https://gb-fibersteel.glopalstore.com/products/356-speedster-gt-seat-kit?utm_campaign=pr_r&utm_source=https://fibersteel.com&utm_medium=wi_proxy&utm_content=en_US&utm_term=c This company make replica's, not sure if they are any good. But a bit more info and pics. I like the GT seat, ...
by BD55
Fri Jan 01, 2021 9:49 am
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: Any 356 for sale ?
Replies: 42
Views: 4381

Re: Any 356 for sale ?

https://www.thornleykelham.com/sales/19 ... d-coupe-2/

This has been posted before I think, but could be a really nice car if the outside could preserved in anyway.
by BD55
Thu Nov 19, 2020 11:00 am
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: Help please with virtually non running C
Replies: 16
Views: 1781

Re: Help please with virtually non running C

I take it you put some fresh fuel in? Did you check fuel was squirting down the carbs when using the throttle? One thing I had once, the points were not insulated from the dist body....You can get jet cleaners if you can't find a horse :wink:
by BD55
Tue Nov 17, 2020 8:02 pm
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: Oversize king pin 356C?
Replies: 1
Views: 324

Re: Oversize king pin 356C?

There is some info in this thread which may help if have access to a decent toolmaker and his kit.

https://www.ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewt ... in#p265573
by BD55
Mon Sep 28, 2020 8:03 am
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: Dropped spindles - any options?
Replies: 14
Views: 1561

Re: Dropped spindles - any options?

nice car....If the coilovers are an easy fit they maybe worth a try. It would also be good to get some kind of adjustment into the front end otherwise you will be chasing the height you want..... Have you tried it with stock spindles and a lower profile tyre? Have a look at this link you can play wi...
by BD55
Sun Sep 27, 2020 6:24 pm
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: Dropped spindles - any options?
Replies: 14
Views: 1561

Re: Dropped spindles - any options?

I guess, as your car does not come with beam adjustment, you don't have many options. Custom dropped spindles? Smaller wheels on stock spindles? Adding adjustment to your front torsion tubes? Any pics of your car Aki?
Simon
by BD55
Thu Aug 27, 2020 7:21 pm
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: gearchange problem on 356SC
Replies: 11
Views: 749

Re: gearchange problem on 356SC

I think it's brown/grey. The connector 'block' is under the dash. If you let me have your email address via Pm I can send you a link to colour diagram.
Simon
by BD55
Wed Aug 19, 2020 9:06 am
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: Williams Crawford Porsche and MCE porsche
Replies: 59
Views: 2652

Re: Williams Crawford Porsche and MCE porsche

I do understand where Roy is coming from, it happens to all of us at some time, i just put it down to experience and go elsewhere...In defense of Williams Crawford, i had a 356 engine rebuilt there in the last couple of years, just when they were moving workshops. Both service and communication were...
by BD55
Tue Aug 18, 2020 8:57 pm
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: gearchange problem on 356SC
Replies: 11
Views: 749

Re: gearchange problem on 356SC

Peter, I believe the feed for reverse switch comes from fuse number 1, which is powered from ignition switch, you may have the wires on the wrong connectors on the switch, or feed wire is on fuse 2 or 3 which I think are permanent live?? Power for fuse 1 comes term 15 on ignition switch.... Do you h...
by BD55
Mon Aug 10, 2020 10:44 pm
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: Newly acquired 59 356A
Replies: 12
Views: 1135

Re: Newly acquired 59 356A

Looks really nice! Hope you enjoy driving it.
by BD55
Sat Aug 01, 2020 9:09 pm
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: Original paint colour v change and impact on value
Replies: 18
Views: 1234

Re: Original paint colour v change and impact on value

Wow that's long term ownership! I would look at loads of pictures of the various colours and paint it whatever you prefer, I don't think value really comes into it... Can I add Heron Grey into the Mix?!
by BD55
Sat Aug 01, 2020 1:47 pm
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: Original paint colour v change and impact on value
Replies: 18
Views: 1234

Re: Original paint colour v change and impact on value

Personally I think slate grey is played out....I would go for another period A colour. Meissen Blue, Black, Stone Grey? Is your 58 or 59 model year?
by BD55
Mon Jul 20, 2020 4:25 pm
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: 256A colour wiring diagram - Help!
Replies: 5
Views: 457

Re: 256A colour wiring diagram - Help!

https://www.vintagewiringdiagrams.com/
This guy sells them if you can't get a freebie from anywhere.
by BD55
Fri Jul 10, 2020 9:25 am
Forum: Porsche Market Place Discussion
Topic: Looking for my first 356
Replies: 13
Views: 1017

Re: Looking for my first 356

It would be worth going to see a few cars in person, PRS seam to have a few at the moment, it may narrow your search for a particular model or year. The three cars you have posted are wildly different cars. Good luck with the search!