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by sdimbylow
Fri Dec 12, 2008 8:21 pm
Forum: Porsche 912
Topic: Trying to fit a later 901 gearbox to a 1965 car.....help!
Replies: 10
Views: 787

Trying to fit a later 901 gearbox to a 1965 car.....help!

Hi all, Is there someone out there who can offer some advice on my current head scratcher. I had an older smooth case gearbox in my 1965 bodied 912 but wanted to replace it due to a noisy diff. I got hold of a newer 901 box (with more ribbing on the case) but otherwise looks the same. My plan was to...
by sdimbylow
Mon Dec 08, 2008 5:20 pm
Forum: Porsche 912
Topic: DDK 912 Winter Warmer
Replies: 104
Views: 32070

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by sdimbylow
Wed Sep 17, 2008 10:31 pm
Forum: Porsche 912
Topic: Extra brackets on the engine mount!
Replies: 1
Views: 130

Extra brackets on the engine mount!

Hi All, I have 2 extra brackets welded to my engine mount. I dont remember seeing these on any other cars. Are they some kind of exciting race/rally addition that should be left on for historical reasons or just a bodge to help with holding the engine! If so, I will grind them off. :? Steve http://i...
by sdimbylow
Tue Sep 09, 2008 10:08 pm
Forum: Porsche 912
Topic: Oil breather holes
Replies: 6
Views: 250

oil breather holes

Hi all, Thanks for your replies. Sorry I have not got back sooner but life has been hectic! I will order some rubber grommets and a bung from Max. I did read the previous post about leaks but it didn't cover the bung that I require. I think it would make a great sticky subject as I am sure everyone ...
by sdimbylow
Wed Aug 27, 2008 10:05 pm
Forum: Porsche 912
Topic: Oil breather holes
Replies: 6
Views: 250

Oil breather holes

I have been trying to track down the source of an oil leak on my 65 912 (67 engine) for a while now. I replaced my rocker cover gaskets with the steel insert type but this didn't work. I have now taken the engine out as I am in the process of refurbishing the tinware and replacing the gearbox and I ...
by sdimbylow
Wed Aug 20, 2008 7:22 pm
Forum: Porsche 912
Topic: 1965 912 The oldest ? early sills remade
Replies: 44
Views: 7820

I have an early RHD and would like to find out more. Chassis number 350771.
by sdimbylow
Thu Aug 09, 2007 7:47 pm
Forum: Porsche 912
Topic: How do you set the timing advance for an 050 distributor?
Replies: 0
Views: 99

How do you set the timing advance for an 050 distributor?

I know this topic has been covered a few times but after reading through the posts, I can't fathom the exact set up required for my car. I have a 1967 912 engine with Solex carbs and an 050 brazilian distributor. In my workshop manual it suggests marking the crankshaft pulley 3.8mm to the right of O...