Have been around cars all my life, it’s something I will never forget, around 20 years ago seeing them fire up one of these at Goodwood! You make it’s sounds simple, but in reality is waking an animal from hibernation. One of the greatest automotive creations of all time, without doubt the greats Porsche
Yep! When considering the development issues Porsche had with its 3-liter prototype engine in 1969; the 4.5 then 5 liter, flat 12 engine was a marvel from the get-go; just as long as the engine was kept under 8.2K RPMs . . . at least that's what Derek Bell told in an interview years later (YT video post by 'peterwindsor'), as that what the 917 design engineer Norbert Singer told him. As Bell related Singer saying the engine would _let go_ at 8.2K RPMs.
I worked for Porsche. What a thrill. I was in Atlanta and there was a 917 #21 in the main gallery. During a short break I was over at the car and taking a few photos. I went to the door and it opened. Yes I climbed into the most iconic Porsche of all time. I took it in for about 3-4 minutes, which seemed like hours before the security guard came. over and asked me to remove myself from the car. I told him it was unlocked. Back to class. About a half hour later three very German suits came into my class and asked me to come with them. They asked me what I was doing with the 917. I explained. I was told to not go into that car again. At lunch one of the Germans came up to me and asked me to come with him. We went to the elevator and went to the lowest floor. He showed me around and I got to see some of the most amazing cars ever built. He was very nice and I thanked him for the tour. I would do it over again. Got back to my dealership in LA and was chewed out by my GM. Then asked how was it. Can anyone spare 40-50 M .... I will let you drive it every other weekend.
I’m a huge Porsche fan, have been for over 40 years, and this is the car that ignited my passion. What a technical marvel for its time, and the sound of that engine is heavenly.
Clear, precise and knew his subject and who would have thought brake cleaner instead of either to start an engine especially a flat 12. Excellent video
Bought this thing on ebay and was so excited to finally play with it. Thank God for this video! I would've never figured this out as it came with no directions... whew!!
I just love the fact that thing actually has a frikkin' KEY! I can see it now at LeMans... "OK, fire her up!" "OK, where's the key?" "I thought YOU had the key..."
Magnificent! And like a thoroughbred, a key to winning is getting it in the gate without breaking a leg. The accumulated wisdom of dos and don'ts from many decades of lost races and blown engines is crisply articulated in this excellent presentation.
Somewhere I have a short video of me standing behind Bruce Canepa's 917k at Laguna Seca when he fired it up. I think it was either one of the Rennsport Reunions, or the Historic races, can't remember which. Epic
Ahh thanks man. I was already struggling with my own 917 to start her up this morning going to college. Had to take the Fiat Panda because I was running late.
after fifty years, the 917 still has the highest Top speed on the long straight at Le mans, at 246 mph. my 1970 911T only did about half that........but was still fun.....
I had the privilege of assisting Andy Greene, with a Ferrari LM (formerly driven by Derek Bell) and a Ferrari 312T4 (ex Gilles Villeneuve). We had to go through many of the same procedures. The sounds and smells are not something I'll forget. Andy is the man!
So cool. I just got my 1935 Rolls Royce through you guys in Lichtenstein and your customer service was excellent. I had never driven such a car before and having the mechanic of the previous owner there before I collected the car made a huge difference. These amazing cars are quite peculiar in how they must be handled 👌🏻
@@JB91710 Mine is being built to then be sold. Already have it registered through the DMV (for street use), with the final sign off yet to come from a local ref. I'll still take a look at your videos.
Great advice for all air cooled Porsche owners at 1:25-- "You only top the oil up when the engine oil is up to temperature...otherwise you run the risk of overfilling it."
@@titanuranus Actually, I needed two batteries to start the darn thing. One battery for the starting motor, and one for the ignition. Sometimes it really did start, believe it or not!
It would have been embarrassing to have the winning bid, and then not be able to drive the car onto the trailer, so thanks for that. Seriously though, it’s an awesome tutorial; truly fascinating procedure!
Interesting that the fuel pump switches are identical to what was used on the very early 356 Carrera GS and GT cars. What is amazing is that the 917 was up and running less than 11 years after the last 356 Carrera GT was a factory race entry.
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Wow, thanks for posting this. I’ve waited such a long time for a tutorial. Now I can finally start my 917!
lol
Lmaoooo
what is the tutorial to put the engine off? Share please :-) :-)
Legend!
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I appreciate how slowly and clearly he spoke the instructions.
Efficiency of language. The art of brevity.
@@masterofsaveloy That man was born to be an instructor.
Except for the “plenty of voltage” part.” Lol
The 917 is the SR-71 of the four-wheeled world. 🤯
Just dreaming this will come handy one day.
If you have never seen it, Alte Schule, Porsche racer Willi Kauhsen talks about how Mark Donahue drove the 917. Very funny
@@teutone5866 going to ✔️ it out now... Thanks
Have been around cars all my life, it’s something I will never forget, around 20 years ago seeing them fire up one of these at Goodwood! You make it’s sounds simple, but in reality is waking an animal from hibernation. One of the greatest automotive creations of all time, without doubt the greats Porsche
Yep! When considering the development issues Porsche had with its 3-liter prototype engine in 1969; the 4.5 then 5 liter, flat 12 engine was a marvel from the get-go; just as long as the engine was kept under 8.2K RPMs . . . at least that's what Derek Bell told in an interview years later (YT video post by 'peterwindsor'), as that what the 917 design engineer Norbert Singer told him. As Bell related Singer saying the engine would _let go_ at 8.2K RPMs.
Yes and thats why I hate electrical cars. Awsome sound. It will wake up even dead people.
It's similar to starting a vintage warbird. "Remove Before Flight" is perfect. What a lovely beast.
More of these types of intimate videos please. Very interesting
I agree!!!
That's like getting my wife ready to go out on a date.
ant that the truth
Before a date, your wife needs 2 batteries and 12 squirts of petrol? I think I'd forget about the date and just order in.
Just make sure you uncover her trumpet and make sure the knobs are pushed in
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But this is only 5 mins with concise instructions and total repeatability.
I worked for Porsche. What a thrill. I was in Atlanta and there was a 917 #21 in the main gallery. During a short break I was over at the car and taking a few photos. I went to the door and it opened. Yes I climbed into the most iconic Porsche of all time. I took it in for about 3-4 minutes, which seemed like hours before the security guard came. over and asked me to remove myself from the car. I told him it was unlocked. Back to class. About a half hour later three very German suits came into my class and asked me to come with them. They asked me what I was doing with the 917. I explained. I was told to not go into that car again. At lunch one of the Germans came up to me and asked me to come with him. We went to the elevator and went to the lowest floor. He showed me around and I got to see some of the most amazing cars ever built. He was very nice and I thanked him for the tour. I would do it over again. Got back to my dealership in LA and was chewed out by my GM. Then asked how was it. Can anyone spare 40-50 M .... I will let you drive it every other weekend.
get off the crack pipe, friend....
Insane procedure for an insane Porsche.
The sound is incredible!
One of the most beautiful cars ever, IMO. That sound!
I’m a huge Porsche fan, have been for over 40 years, and this is the car that ignited my passion. What a technical marvel for its time, and the sound of that engine is heavenly.
Most awesome vehicle ever built. I have driving it on my bucket list. 917 K.
A true piece of automotive art
Everytime I see this car can't help but think Steve McQueen Lemans except the Gulf Porsche 917 was number 21 in the movie. Such a classic.
I love this machine....its not a car.
This is the most beautiful race car I know..... thanks for showing me / us
The sound of that legendary flat 12. OMG!!
Clear, precise and knew his subject and who would have thought brake cleaner instead of either to start an engine especially a flat 12. Excellent video
Bought this thing on ebay and was so excited to finally play with it. Thank God for this video! I would've never figured this out as it came with no directions... whew!!
3:01 "Remove before FLIGHT",
thats exactly the right word for it ! :-)
Now as a valet I'll finally know how to start one of these cars when they come in. Thank you!
My grandpa just saw this car in the Sotheby's auction house in New York and now I'm obsessed!
Now THAT was a happy ending.
Lots of foreplay!
The sound! i've been lucky enough to see one in person but it wasn't on. That sound it's so brutal and majestic.
What a magnificent beast of a race car. 😍😍😍
Finally, been googling "How to Start the 1970 Porsche 917 K" and after a few years your video shops up!! :)
The 917K really is the goat. Excellent video. Thank you!
I had a 917 AfX back in the day, in love ever since...
I just love the fact that thing actually has a frikkin' KEY! I can see it now at LeMans... "OK, fire her up!" "OK, where's the key?" "I thought YOU had the key..."
Magnificent! And like a thoroughbred, a key to winning is getting it in the gate without breaking a leg. The accumulated wisdom of dos and don'ts from many decades of lost races and blown engines is crisply articulated in this excellent presentation.
Paul obviously knows his stuff. Beautiful video for Petrol-heads. Thanks for the upload 🙂
It was an OMG ~~ Come to Jesus moment when that engine turned over and fired ... TY for sharing this.
Che macchina ragazzi, dopo 50 anni fa venire ancora i brividi.
I'm thinking, "this is like starting an airplane..." then at 3:00 I see the "remove before flight" cover. Awesome!
Epic startup! This car is truly one of the classics….the engine! Check that cooling fan at the back….so many features
Ive been overlooking all these steps every morning, going for the school runs. I should check the manuals.
No other engine that I know of makes that wonderful sound. Thanks for posting this.
What a symphony of glorious mechanical music
Awesome! Love the drama, befitting the raw power it releases!! 😎
Wow, fantastic car (s).
I am very happy to see someone like these gentlemen doing their job so well, it seems easy.
Somewhere I have a short video of me standing behind Bruce Canepa's 917k at Laguna Seca when he fired it up. I think it was either one of the Rennsport Reunions, or the Historic races, can't remember which. Epic
One of my favorite cars ever. Nothing sounds like a 917
This was more awesome than I expected. Great video.
Couldn't sleep, popped this guy on and I was right away. Very informative I thought.
He's like the Bob Ross of cars... the way he explains it is therapeutic!
This is one of the coolest video's I've ever seen on UA-cam
Such a lovely beast.
Demonic sound, and I love it!
OMG 😲 😱 that sounds amazing
Always loved the Gulf racing colour scheme.
Sounds like one hell of a machine, didn't expect that noise!
GLORIOUS sounds!
"ignition on and crank over" unleashing unholy hell!!! Wish I had that as my ringtone.
What a beautiful sound! Thank you!
The greatest race cars of all time...the glorious brutal 917s.
This is the most underrated car out there in overall form and function.
Underrated?
@@BoxerEngineSounds It's not as widely celebrated as others from the same era. Just an opinion.
Labor of love these cars. Hopefully it will go to a good home where its appreciated not only an fortune amassing car collector.
What a sound! Love it
This is an ideal example of "having the equipment, doesn't mean knowing how to use it"
You can't have two master switches. The definition of a master switch it there can be only one.
Ahh thanks man. I was already struggling with my own 917 to start her up this morning going to college. Had to take the Fiat Panda because I was running late.
Thanks for showing us this wonderful car in such detail !!
Thank you , as i operate my 917K mostly in Siberia, this tuto will be very useful 👍
Ultimate dream !!
after fifty years, the 917 still has the highest Top speed on the long straight at Le mans, at 246 mph. my 1970 911T only did about half that........but was still fun.....
A real thrill about this car is the number of parts it shares with road going 911s.
You've just Jump-Started my heart! Thank You!
Well you learn something new everyday , brake cleaner for a pre start. Thanks for that 👍
@@dizzy2020 ok cool 👍yeah true it does have really toxic smell.
Not all brake cleaner is flammable these days…
@@montestu5502 ok
Now, THAT'S what a real race-car sounds like!! That was a fascinating insight into the foibles and intricacies of the greatest race-car ever made.
I had the privilege of assisting Andy Greene, with a Ferrari LM (formerly driven by Derek Bell) and a Ferrari 312T4 (ex Gilles Villeneuve). We had to go through many of the same procedures. The sounds and smells are not something I'll forget. Andy is the man!
Wonderful sound ... :-)
So cool. I just got my 1935 Rolls Royce through you guys in Lichtenstein and your customer service was excellent. I had never driven such a car before and having the mechanic of the previous owner there before I collected the car made a huge difference.
These amazing cars are quite peculiar in how they must be handled 👌🏻
Congratulations on your Rolls-Royce purchase. Drive and enjoy it. I am happy for you.
This is gonna bring in boatloads of cash.
Have 917 custom replica that I was hoping to have completed in time for Monterey car week, but it's a no-go.
Buy mine, go through it and bring it.
@@JB91710 Mine is being built to then be sold. Already have it registered through the DMV (for street use), with the final sign off yet to come from a local ref. I'll still take a look at your videos.
Very cool, indeed! Nice idea with the brake cleaner for a prep start.
What a piece!❤️
I love the "Remove before flight" fan cover! LOL
Was that spinning thing a fan for cooling the car? Was it air cooled, like their street cars at the time?
@@crawlinjohn Yes, it was an Air Cooled flat 12!
Hmmm, now do the F1 on the lift :) - Two of my top 5 cars in one video... AWEsome!
Stay tuned....
I love that sound.
Great advice for all air cooled Porsche owners at 1:25-- "You only top the oil up when the engine oil is up to temperature...otherwise you run the risk of overfilling it."
Yes please!!!
Love it!! should be more videos like this 🙂
Two fantastic cars in Garage...
What a sound
This procedure is far more simple than starting my Vauxhall Viva half a century ago.
You had a Vauxhall that started???? Oh, go on with yourself.
@@titanuranus Actually, I needed two batteries to start the darn thing.
One battery for the starting motor, and one for the ignition.
Sometimes it really did start, believe it or not!
wow the sound is amazing
I like weight saving on the ignition key :D
All that comes to mind is WOW WOW WOW !!!
Lark Mclaren F1 just low key chilling on the lift in the background!
When the subject of the video is a 917 but cars in the background are just as interesting!
Well, I'll have to get the 917 out of the garage again. Thanks for all the tips.
It would have been embarrassing to have the winning bid, and then not be able to drive the car onto the trailer, so thanks for that. Seriously though, it’s an awesome tutorial; truly fascinating procedure!
OMG When it finally started! My vision got a little blurry in one eye. 😿 What a engine!
What a Tease!!!!again please 😬👍🏼
i love how he keeps saying."it's so simple" when It's anything but that. Easy is put key in, turn key. This is anything but that.
Wow. Very impressive. Thank you for the video.
Interesting that the fuel pump switches are identical to what was used on the very early 356 Carrera GS and GT cars. What is amazing is that the 917 was up and running less than 11 years after the last 356 Carrera GT was a factory race entry.
Excellent, great info, thank you! Now I just have to get one....
Thanks for posting .
Owning such a machine is an honour I wish one day bestowed upon myself.