From:	bob@pelicanparts.com on behalf of Bob at Pelican Parts [bob@pelicanparts.com]
Sent:	Saturday, May 22, 1999 2:28 PM
To:	JBene@webtv.net
Cc:	pelicanparts@csi.com
Subject:	Re: Tech. Advice on 914

Wayne at Pelican Parts wrote:
> 
> Hi there.  Let me forward you to Bob in Tech Support, who might have some
> insight on your problem.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Wayne
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: JBene@webtv.net [mailto:JBene@webtv.net]
> Sent: Thursday, May 20, 1999 2:57 PM
> To: pelicanparts@csi.com
> Subject: Tech. Advice on 914
> 
> My '74 914 2 litre has a problem.  When at idle if the gas pedal is
> depressed slightly , the rpm's drop almost to zero before coming back
> up.        This makes starting off in 1st gear rather difficult. Any
> help will be appreciated.  Thanks!

The fuel injection on this engine is controlled by a set of points in the distributor, similar to ignition 
points.  Like ignition points, they need to be clean and properly adjusted, and are often neglected.  I'd 
start with replacing them.

Also, with the age of these engines, there can be a lot of leaks in the various vacuum hoses on the engine.  
Check all of these to ensure that they are in good condition.

Another gremlin in the 914 that causes some strange problems is the FI computer.  The computer board has a 
tendency to crack, and the cracks create short circuits.  If this is the problem, a rebuilt computer can make 
all the difference.

Hope this helps--Lemme know.