When attempting to track down original parts for vintage cars, it is really helpful if you know the part manufacturer’s part number in addition to the car builder’s part. Meaning if I had a photo or one in my hand I could look at the number on the starter and see if it matched. Case …
Based on some super helpful historical data obtained from Dave Pateman, we now know that the original engine for this car was 6404202. It looks like it was sold on The Samba in February of 2018 for $2700? The seller was zsvendschmidt of Newport Beach. He appears to have a car business called Newport Classics. …
Upon discovering that Zenith carbs were not correct for our engine, I started checking the availability and price of Weber IDTP. I soon discovered a very subtle distinction in a pair I saw for sale. If I have this right, the 914-6 part number adds a “1” after IDTP, whereas the 911T does not. So914-6 …
I’ve been trying to trace the history of our Adriatic Blue 1970 Porsche 914-6 that we have owned for several years. In particular, what was done with the original engine and transmission. The engine appears to have been sold on Samba in 2017, but I don’t know to who. I tried contacting the seller Svend several times, but he …
Discovered today that our 914-6 engine has Zenith 40 TIN carbs. When I look at the Porsche 914 Factory Parts Catalogue, it appears to list only two carburetor part numbers (left and right) which are 40 IDT Weber. So appears these are not the correct carbs. Word is Zenith were original to 911T motors. Something …
I came across an unexpected plate mounted to the edge of the engine deck lid on our 914-6. “1967 911S ENGINE USED IN THIS VEHICLE” It appears to be metal and attached with two screws. Presumably installed by well meaning owner or mechanic to ensure it would be serviced properly. It appears someone was tracking …
