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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
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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
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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...


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