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Posted by: Philip W. Jun 9 2015, 07:58 AM
so what are myoptions? any one ever use some type of pressurized bottle of air, similar to using the tire? or just put a pump in place? how hard is that upgrade?
Posted by: Steve Jun 9 2015, 08:06 AM
QUOTE(Philip W. @ Jun 9 2015, 06:58 AM) 
so what are myoptions? any one ever use some type of pressurized bottle of air, similar to using the tire? or just put a pump in place? how hard is that upgrade?
Just install an electric pump
Check the classic thread forum for instructions.
I installed a 924 wiper switch, which has an extra switch for the pump. Do a search, lots of other options for the switch.
Posted by: ConeDodger Jun 9 2015, 08:16 AM
Sir Andy pioneered a method using 944 parts if I recall.
I believe it's in the Lapuwalli Classics
Posted by: BillC Jun 9 2015, 08:46 AM
QUOTE(Steve @ Jun 9 2015, 10:06 AM)
I installed a 924 wiper switch, which has an extra switch for the pump. Do a search, lots of other options for the switch.
Do you have a part number for that wiper switch? I'd like to do this also, but not sure which one to order. Thanks!
Posted by: Steve Jun 9 2015, 09:03 AM
QUOTE(BillC @ Jun 9 2015, 07:46 AM)
QUOTE(Steve @ Jun 9 2015, 10:06 AM)
I installed a 924 wiper switch, which has an extra switch for the pump. Do a search, lots of other options for the switch.
Do you have a part number for that wiper switch? I'd like to do this also, but not sure which one to order. Thanks!
http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/914_electric_washer/914_electric_washer.htm
Posted by: BillC Jun 9 2015, 10:42 AM
QUOTE(Steve @ Jun 9 2015, 11:03 AM)
QUOTE(BillC @ Jun 9 2015, 07:46 AM)
QUOTE(Steve @ Jun 9 2015, 10:06 AM)
I installed a 924 wiper switch, which has an extra switch for the pump. Do a search, lots of other options for the switch.
Do you have a part number for that wiper switch? I'd like to do this also, but not sure which one to order. Thanks!
http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/914_electric_washer/914_electric_washer.htm
Either Pelican's article is out-of-date (or has bad part numbers), or Pelican doesn't carry that switch anymore. Doing a search for that part number brings up listings for lightweight flywheels.
Posted by: Steve Jun 9 2015, 11:51 AM
QUOTE(BillC @ Jun 9 2015, 09:42 AM)
QUOTE(Steve @ Jun 9 2015, 11:03 AM)
QUOTE(BillC @ Jun 9 2015, 07:46 AM)
QUOTE(Steve @ Jun 9 2015, 10:06 AM)
I installed a 924 wiper switch, which has an extra switch for the pump. Do a search, lots of other options for the switch.
Do you have a part number for that wiper switch? I'd like to do this also, but not sure which one to order. Thanks!
http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/914_electric_washer/914_electric_washer.htm
Either Pelican's article is out-of-date (or has bad part numbers), or Pelican doesn't carry that switch anymore. Doing a search for that part number brings up listings for lightweight flywheels.
Give them a call. There customer service is awesome!!!
Posted by: jim_hoyland Jun 9 2015, 12:01 PM
QUOTE(Steve @ Jun 9 2015, 07:06 AM)
QUOTE(Philip W. @ Jun 9 2015, 06:58 AM)
so what are myoptions? any one ever use some type of pressurized bottle of air, similar to using the tire? or just put a pump in place? how hard is that upgrade?
Just install an electric pump
Check the classic thread forum for instructions.
I installed a 924 wiper switch, which has an extra switch for the pump. Do a search, lots of other options for the switch.
The most efficient way to go. You won't need those check valves with the electric pump ( one less thing to maintain )
Posted by: billh1963 Jun 9 2015, 12:46 PM
Google search also locates the same part in the ’74 Karmann Ghia, and ’74 to ’79 Beetle
Posted by: billh1963 Jun 9 2015, 12:48 PM
Pictures and another write-uo
https://914electric.wordpress.com/2011/04/24/washer-switch-hack/
Posted by: billh1963 Jun 9 2015, 12:52 PM
$40 version
http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VWC%2D111%2D953%2D519%2DG
$80 version (better quality?)
http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C24%2D111%2D953%2D519%2DG
Posted by: Philip W. Jun 9 2015, 04:02 PM
QUOTE(billh1963 @ Jun 9 2015, 02:52 PM)
$40 version
http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VWC%2D111%2D953%2D519%2DG
$80 version (better quality?)
http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C24%2D111%2D953%2D519%2DG
Thanks!
Posted by: DBCooper Jun 9 2015, 05:18 PM
Interesting. What do you use to inflate the space saver?
Posted by: SirAndy Jun 9 2015, 05:28 PM
QUOTE(Philip W. @ Jun 9 2015, 06:58 AM)
so what are myoptions? any one ever use some type of pressurized bottle of air, similar to using the tire? or just put a pump in place? how hard is that upgrade?
Yes ...
It's in our own tech article section right here:
http://www.914world.com/specs/tech_el_washer.php
Posted by: Valy Jun 9 2015, 06:15 PM
QUOTE(Steve @ Jun 9 2015, 07:06 AM)
QUOTE(Philip W. @ Jun 9 2015, 06:58 AM)
so what are myoptions? any one ever use some type of pressurized bottle of air, similar to using the tire? or just put a pump in place? how hard is that upgrade?
Just install an electric pump
Check the classic thread forum for instructions.
I installed a 924 wiper switch, which has an extra switch for the pump. Do a search, lots of other options for the switch.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=117014
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