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12.18.2017
911 (1965 – 1973) | Electrical
1973 911T 61 911 Electrical lexington Ohio In years past I have always removed both batteries and placed them on a piece of wood and connected them to a charger. This always works well but leaves me...
03.27.2017
911 (1965 – 1973) | 'Wheels and Tires'
1973 911T 'Wheels and Tires' Bainbridge Island Washington I'm having my Fuchs wheels restored, and have noticed that the alloy lug nuts need to also be addressed. Would it be best to...
03.13.2017
911 (1965 – 1973) | Engine
1973 911T 77 000 Engine Houston Texas Two problems: My 1973.5 911T won't maintain idle in neutral (e.g., while waiting at a traffic light). The engine cuts out so I have to keep the hand...
06.15.2016
911 (1965 – 1973) | Electrical
1973 911T 99 000 Electrical Eugene Oregon There is a white 2 place connector that is under the dash on my 1973.5 911T. It is on the LH side and is tucked behind the footwell blower hose- solid ...
05.26.2016
911 (1965 – 1973) | Electrical
1973 911T 99 000 Electrical Eugene Oregon A wire is disconnected and covered with electrical tape by a PO behind the gauges. It is a solid Green wire with a push-on terminal and is behind the Tach...
05.26.2016
911 (1965 – 1973) | Fuel System
1973 911T 87 000 Fuel System Unionville Pennsylvania Believe it or not I have dicovered that my 1973.5 CIS 911T still has the original style fuel filter, which hasn't been available for many...
05.26.2016
911 (1965 – 1973) | Fuel System
1973 911T 87 000 Fuel System Unionville Pennsylvania The WUR in my 1973.5 CIS 911T is not the original WUR that came with the car. It is part #0438140009. Will this WUR work well and not cause...
01.21.2016
911 (1965 – 1973) | Suspension
1973 911T 99 000 Suspension Eugene Oregon I need to remove the steering shaft nearest to the steering wheel and the steering tube. I need to replace the bearing in the steering tube and there is no...
01.16.2016
911 (1965 – 1973) | Other
1973 911T Other Feranddina Beach Florida I have a GETA Phillips screwdriver from a '73 tool bag roll. It has a red handle with "GETA Nr 395" and a number "2" marked on it;...
11.27.2015
911 (1965 – 1973) | Brakes
1973 911T 46 000 Brakes Bedford New Hampshire 1973 911T cannot lock up brakes, even on a dirt road. Brakes work but not like they should. Have changed all rubber brake lines, rotors, pads and brake...
