Not mine, in fact, I passed on it about six months ago.
http://westernmass.craigslist.org/pts/2848579276.html
He should probably open the two propane tanks and see if it still has spark...
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Feb. 14, 2012 8:03 a.m. Woody SuperDork
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Feb. 14, 2012 8:13 a.m. bravenrace SuperDork
In reply to Woody:
I'd be all over that, but me no like Targas.
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Feb. 14, 2012 8:35 a.m. Maroon92 SuperDork
I had a good laugh at that one!
Honestly though, that engine is probably worth a grand or so. Easily rebuildable core if it's all intact.
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Feb. 14, 2012 8:36 a.m. 914Driver SuperDork
If you have a VW Bus, that engine could put a little perk in your step.
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Feb. 14, 2012 8:42 a.m. Woody SuperDork
Maroon92 wrote:
Honestly though, that engine is probably worth a grand or so. Easily rebuildable core if it's all intact.
That's what I thought, but when I talked to him, he said:
1) He dragged it out of the woods, where it has been since 1984. Probably was stolen and abandoned.
2) He sold the carbs last year and the engine has been exposed to the weather ever since. By "carbs" he probably meant "fuel injection" and by "last year" he probably meant "some time after 1984".
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Feb. 14, 2012 4:36 p.m. Maroon92 SuperDork
Woody wrote:
By "carbs" he probably meant "fuel injection"
According to Porsche, a 1973 T would have had 40 TIN Solex-Zenith Carburettors.
The S and the E had MFI...
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Feb. 14, 2012 4:39 p.m. Woody SuperDork
I think 73's had carbs outside the US, and FI here, though I am not 100% certain. Either way, I know that the cylinders are fill of dirt and water.
Here's what Wiki says (take that with however many grains of salt that you wish. Your source may be more reliable):
The 1972–1973 model years consisted of the same models, but with a new, larger 2341 cc (142 in³) engine. This is universally known as the "2.4 L" engine, despite its displacement being closer to 2.3 litres. The 911E and 911S used mechanical fuel injection (MFI) in all markets. For 1972 the 911T was carbureted, except in the U.S. and some Asian markets where emission regulations forced Porsche to equip the 911T with mechanical fuel injection. In January, 1973, US 911Ts were switched to the new K-Jetronic CIS (Continuous Fuel Injection) system from Bosch.
