Porsche 928 Resto: Episode 19 - MORE Electrics And A Compression Test

This episode I get the minimum viable electrics working from the new loom (last episode) to the fuse box and ignition switch and also remove the old alarm which was a proper aftermarket bodge. Finish up with a first attempt at a compression test...Is it a boat anchor or not?

[@pstreetgarage7304]

Nice progress. Compression is looking good.

[@DavidJohnson-nh9io]

Thanks, the full 6 cylinders are not so rosy (as per the short) but I think there's some fuel wash issues - but also the lower cylinders were the ones that had some corrosion in. The good news is that the scoring and pitting do not seem to make a big difference.

[@aidanmv137cw]

Looking positive on the compression front Some wreck of a car you took on! I would like do the same some day. I am looking forward to the next installment.

[@DavidJohnson-nh9io]

Yeah - they are not perfect, but better than I expected - check out my short for the whole story.

[@patrickhostler5939]

😂😂😂… these exotic locations at the start of your fabulous films…

[@DavidJohnson-nh9io]

Thanks. I think Ive run out of those now for a while. Back to the garage..

[@PompeyMatt17]

ah so you're closer to me than I thought...a lot closer ! 😀

[@DavidJohnson-nh9io]

Yeah, you will maybe be able to here the rumble of a badly tuned engine and rotten exhaust from over the water..

[@maxjohnson6998]

@@DavidJohnson-nh9io*hear

[@gunarstowers5857]

The two black fuse holders are stock

[@DavidJohnson-nh9io]

Yeah I figured they are from the change from vacuum to electric central locking.