I have the same identical problem on my speedometer (1984 Porsche 944), my gauge's indicator wobbles at any speed (sway of 3-4mph), and from 0-20mph there is no way of telling how fast you're really going. I must say beautiful car, Porsche classics are the true cars :)
New Update: Unfortunately Dave's engine let go earlier this spring. After tear down we found several cracked rings. We shipped the engine out to the guys in So-Cal to do the rebuild and they have found that the .022 distributor could be culprit. A spring was broken/malfunctioning inside... What a shame!
I have got a very good hint for you to keeping the nice old 911 Engine in good shape with todays ultra dry eco fuels: Use 1:100 API TC two stroke oil / fuel mix as regular driving fuel, that keeps the old fuel-system gaskets, rubber parts, alloy parts etc... and cast iron metal surfaces of those vintage engines in excellent shape...and it also lubricates the valves and upper piston regions. Most Porsche vintage owners in Germany do so :) Also keeps carbs and tank clean and rustfree
I just got '69 912 and i love it...I noticed u pumped the pedal real quick...do u find that when shifting u have to easily press and depress? mine shifts so smooth for an oldie, but i noticed u cant press the clutch too quickly...i have only owned newer porsches b4 my current one
UPDATE: Dave put on over 30,000 miles in just one year on this 68, 912. With the original solex's rebuilt he's getting excellent MPG's with a classic car that is easy to work on, a blast to drive and appreciating in value.
Hi, for people like myself who arnt bothered about speed, and wheel spinning, and head back in your seat accelerationt the 912 ia a great car, it has all the qualities of a 911 without the fuel costs and most importantly rebuild costs in parts of the 6 cly boxer motor, i have a 911 targa, sold the 6 pot and installed a rebuilt 1600 twinport vw engine, absolutely the right decision, it doesnt get any better !!
Chris, The wheel, shift knob, Fuchs along with the front & rear Amco bars were added by the original owner 40 years ago,,,,, cant take any credit,,,,, I'm just the current custodian!
I like your Amco wood shift knob...goes well with the steering wheel. Don't know if I'll change the original shift knob on mine or leave it as is to keep the original look...I also have a 1968 912 (red sunroof coupe)...is stored for the winter...can't wait to drive it next spring!!
I have the same identical problem on my speedometer (1984 Porsche 944), my gauge's indicator wobbles at any speed (sway of 3-4mph), and from 0-20mph there is no way of telling how fast you're really going. I must say beautiful car, Porsche classics are the true cars :)
StormedbyPizza 5 months ago
ahhhhh the car.
green66vw 9 months ago
At the skip barber school we were told to always double clutch all the time so you are doing the right thing. Do it now with my 944 and it helps.
jockellis 1 year ago
New Update: Unfortunately Dave's engine let go earlier this spring. After tear down we found several cracked rings. We shipped the engine out to the guys in So-Cal to do the rebuild and they have found that the .022 distributor could be culprit. A spring was broken/malfunctioning inside... What a shame!
themotoringjournal 1 year ago
@BMan100 u can restore a porsche, but u never clone one
DaddySep 1 year ago
that smile on his face tells it all.
Kbrusky15 1 year ago
Right on!
JohnnyGrass 1 year ago
nice car
tommydoing 1 year ago
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I have got a very good hint for you to keeping the nice old 911 Engine in good shape with todays ultra dry eco fuels: Use 1:100 API TC two stroke oil / fuel mix as regular driving fuel, that keeps the old fuel-system gaskets, rubber parts, alloy parts etc... and cast iron metal surfaces of those vintage engines in excellent shape...and it also lubricates the valves and upper piston regions. Most Porsche vintage owners in Germany do so :) Also keeps carbs and tank clean and rustfree
Pnoerre 1 year ago
Gorgeous car. Would love to hear what that engine sounds like with a nice deep exhaust
dctim 2 years ago
Looks like my dads 1969 912...they are sweet!
cchili 2 years ago
I just got '69 912 and i love it...I noticed u pumped the pedal real quick...do u find that when shifting u have to easily press and depress? mine shifts so smooth for an oldie, but i noticed u cant press the clutch too quickly...i have only owned newer porsches b4 my current one
FINZtv 2 years ago
UPDATE: Dave put on over 30,000 miles in just one year on this 68, 912. With the original solex's rebuilt he's getting excellent MPG's with a classic car that is easy to work on, a blast to drive and appreciating in value.
themotoringjournal 2 years ago
I can't wait to try out my 914.
BMan100 2 years ago
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it does get better with a 911..
reylandcossie 3 years ago
pfft, you can get drop in the 2.2 boxer 6 into it and MAKE it into a 911 the body is pretty much the same.
BMan100 2 years ago
Hi, for people like myself who arnt bothered about speed, and wheel spinning, and head back in your seat accelerationt the 912 ia a great car, it has all the qualities of a 911 without the fuel costs and most importantly rebuild costs in parts of the 6 cly boxer motor, i have a 911 targa, sold the 6 pot and installed a rebuilt 1600 twinport vw engine, absolutely the right decision, it doesnt get any better !!
SECblackmagic 2 years ago
Chris, The wheel, shift knob, Fuchs along with the front & rear Amco bars were added by the original owner 40 years ago,,,,, cant take any credit,,,,, I'm just the current custodian!
Take Care & Be Well.
Dave1Cam 3 years ago
I like your Amco wood shift knob...goes well with the steering wheel. Don't know if I'll change the original shift knob on mine or leave it as is to keep the original look...I also have a 1968 912 (red sunroof coupe)...is stored for the winter...can't wait to drive it next spring!!
Best regards,
Chris
rotarybreather 3 years ago
Nice! Sounds good. Hard to not smile big when you drive one of those...
petemcnulty 3 years ago