It wasn't just turning the key
The auction site RM Sotheby's has released a video about an auction item that will be put up for sale in mid-August 2021.
What that is is "How to start the engine of Porsche 917 K".
Yes, this 917K will be auctioned in mid-August ^^
Click here for auction details:1970 Porsche 917K (Galfribury) to auction
This Porsche 917 K has 12 horizontally opposed cylinders and is one of the three cars entered in the 1970 Le Mans 24-hour race.
Details of this car and a lot of pictures are posted on the RM Sotheby's auction site, so if you are interested, please have a look there ^ ^ → (RM Sotheby's Official) Porsche 917K Auction Site
It is said that the winning bid for this car will exceed about 1.7 billion yen, but even if it makes a successful bid, it seems that it is not easy to start the engine and go out. is.
Well, why don't you go out with this ^^
When starting the engine of Porsche 917 K, it seems that it is okay when the temperature is warm, but when the temperature is low and it is cold, you have to start by connecting the oil heater and warming the oil first.
It is necessary to warm the oil with an oil heater and bring it to a safe temperature to start the engine, and it is also essential to check the engine oil level.
When the oil has warmed up, turn on the two master switches. (From this area, you may not understand what you are saying unless you watch the video below ??)
From here, it seems that the jump battery will be used, and it seems that this should be used as an aid to prevent the onboard battery from being excessively consumed.
Along with the ignition circuit, two more fuel pumps also need to be turned on.
Also, it is necessary to remove the cover and protection on the engine.
When you are ready so far, you can finally start the engine by turning the key like a normal car.
At cold start, it is important not to increase the revs too high, and hold the throttle linkage by hand to keep the revs at 2,500 rpm until the engine oil reaches the proper temperature.
By the way, it seems that the engine has a choke, but it is said that it is better not to use it, and instead it is better to spray the brake cleaner on the intake with a simpler process.
The highly volatile flammable fluid seems to allow the engine to start without causing fouling problems ... I'm sorry. Although I'm writing, I can't understand this area anymore, I don't understand it well ^^
For the time being, I just understood that not only the price but also the car itself is not something that ordinary people can afford (laughs). Well, I knew it from the beginning.
Here is a video of how to start the Porsche 917 K engine ↓
Source:How to Start a 1970 Porsche 917 K, Step by Step
I'm Rika, the author of this article. Ever since Porsche 911 became my favorite car, I've become totally addicted to Porsche, and I can't stop loving Porsche, so I started this blog. My favorite cars are 911 Carrera (991.2), 911 Carrera Cabriolet (992.1), and 911 Carrera T (992.1).
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