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dltracy
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 Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 8:35 pm Post subject: Is my 1966 912 supposed to be a 6 volt, or a 12 volt system? |
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| I'm trying to find it online and on 912 registry and can't seem to find it. But is my 1966 912 supposed to be a 6 volt, or a 12 volt system? I need a new starter and want to get the right one. |
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| Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 6:20 am Post subject: |
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I wish I could answer you. I'm shocked you didn't get an answer at the 912 registry. They were very helpful for me with the more obscure 912E of '76.
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Wolfgangdieter
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A New one? Ouch! Or do you mean rebuilt? Usually there isn't much wrong with them. Have you thought of taking it to a local place that cleans and rebuilds them/ (Arlington Armature in Wash DC area does great, reasonable work). What's you battery - 12V?
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dltracy
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I got the car with no battery, and yeah either rebuilt or new, one of the two.
I hooked up a battery and i got it to crank very very very slowly. at first 3 or 4 cranks, then only one crank or maybe a half crank when I turn the key. So my guess is the starter is toast.
Any other guesses. |
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splitmike
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| Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 6:36 pm Post subject: |
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| Sound like simply a weak battery. |
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| Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 6:57 pm Post subject: simple answer |
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| 12v! |
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Cohibra45
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| Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 6:13 am Post subject: |
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| dltracy wrote: | I got the car with no battery, and yeah either rebuilt or new, one of the two.
I hooked up a battery and i got it to crank very very very slowly. at first 3 or 4 cranks, then only one crank or maybe a half crank when I turn the key. So my guess is the starter is toast.
Any other guesses. |
I would definately try another battery........sounds like that one has bitten the bullet!!! |
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anthonywesty
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| Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2009 3:50 am Post subject: Re: Is my 1966 912 supposed to be a 6 volt, or a 12 volt sys |
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| dltracy wrote: | | I'm trying to find it online and on 912 registry and can't seem to find it. But is my 1966 912 supposed to be a 6 volt, or a 12 volt system? I need a new starter and want to get the right one. |
Porsche 912 are 12v
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