Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Posting-Version: version B 2.10.2 9/18/84; site watdcsu.UUCP Path: utzoo!watmath!watnot!watdcsu!haapanen From: haapanen@watdcsu.UUCP (Tom Haapanen [DCS]) Newsgroups: net.auto.tech Subject: Porsche 356 questions Message-ID: <1828@watdcsu.UUCP> Date: Sun, 3-Nov-85 21:41:07 EST Article-I.D.: watdcsu.1828 Posted: Sun Nov 3 21:41:07 1985 Date-Received: Mon, 4-Nov-85 03:04:00 EST Reply-To: haapanen@watdcsu.UUCP (Tom Haapanen [DCS]) Organization: U of Waterloo, Ontario Lines: 32 <...> I have just become the proud owner of a 1956 Porsche 356 engine (alas, the rest of the car was not included in the low, low price). I would like to rebuild this, and I have a few questions. This is a 1600 engine (serial 62195 as I recall), and looks to be reasonable except for a missing exhaust and distributor cap, and a rusted-out air cleaner. First, what is the best book to refer to for technical specs (like how much I should torque the nuts etc.)? I was contemplating ordering either "The ABC's of Porsche 356" or "The Secrets of the Inner Circle"; has anybody read these? Where can I buy reasonably priced parts for the 356? I expect to need at least a gasket set, piston rings, air cleaners and a carburator rebuild kit. What about the exhaust system: should I buy an extractor system or an Ansa-style exhaust? Can I get J-tubes to replace the (probably way overpriced) heater boxes? I assume this is a 6-volt engine. Is it possible to convert it to 12 volts? Thanks very much... \tom haapanen watmath!watdcsu!haapanen Don't cry, don't do anything No lies, back in the government No tears, party time is here again President Gas is up for president (c) Psychedelic Furs, 1982