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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Tranny Coming Out Party - Puget Sound Style
Posted by: KELTY360 Mar 5 2018, 09:53 AM
Pizza and sodas for all - if you want beer, you'll have to bring your own.
I was originally going to pull the engine and trannny, but since the only work on the engine will be a rear main seal and checking the flywheel, I think the engine can stay in. Anybody got any suggestions for the best way to support the engine at the rear?
The work should go fairly fast which means if anyone wants to get their car on the lift it will be open. We'll start about 10:00 AM, but we'll be here for awhile so show up when you can.
Don't forget, the 11th is the first day of Daylight Savings Time 
so set your clocks to spring forward on Sat. night.
My address is: 2020 NE 40th St., Renton. I'm about .3 mile east of Exit 7 (NE 44th) off I-405, past the McDonalds.
Please let me know if you're going to make it so I can plan refreshments accordingly. See you then.
Posted by: Mueller Mar 5 2018, 10:34 AM
Have fun, be safe.
I think the mention of the lift use will get more interest than the food and drinks 
I'm shooting to remove my motor and transmission the weekend of the 17/18 of this month. We'll see!
Posted by: greenie Mar 5 2018, 10:54 AM
Pizza and sodas for all - if you want beer, you'll have to bring your own.
I was originally going to pull the engine and trannny, but since the only work on the engine will be a rear main seal and checking the flywheel, I think the engine can stay in. Anybody got any suggestions for the best way to support the engine at the rear?
The work should go fairly fast which means if anyone wants to get their car on the lift it will be open. We'll start about 10:00 AM, but we'll be here for awhile so show up when you can.
Don't forget, the 11th is the first day of Daylight Savings Time
so set your clocks to spring forward on Sat. night. My address is: 2020 NE 40th St., Renton. I'm about .3 mile east of Exit 7 (NE 44th) of I-405, past the McDonalds.
Please let me know if you're going to make it so I can plan refreshments accordingly. See you then.
" Tranny Coming Out Party - Puget Sound Style, Sun., March 11, 10:00AM, Renton"
Unfortunately we saw this coming years ago....
I'll make the early shift.
Posted by: KELTY360 Mar 5 2018, 11:10 AM
I think the mention of the lift use will get more interest than the food and drinks
Never underestimate the power of free food to CSOBs.
Posted by: 76-914 Mar 5 2018, 11:23 AM
Is this the same leak you had repaired in SoCal last summer?
Posted by: KELTY360 Mar 5 2018, 11:28 AM
Is this the same leak you had repaired in SoCal last summer?
This is for my 914. The leak last October was the clutch slave cylinder in my Westy. BTW, thanks again for your help with that, Kent.
Posted by: rhodyguy Mar 5 2018, 12:14 PM
See you @ 0830
Posted by: 76-914 Mar 5 2018, 03:09 PM
Is this the same leak you had repaired in SoCal last summer?
This is for my 914. The leak last October was the clutch slave cylinder in my Westy. BTW, thanks again for your help with that, Kent.
Aha, that was the confusion! Wished I could have done more for you.
Posted by: jsaum Mar 5 2018, 05:10 PM
Marc,
Does this mean we have to call you Kaitlyn now?
Posted by: Rocky Mar 5 2018, 08:46 PM
If I attend, and I definitely plan to, I expect you all to sing happy birthday to me!
Posted by: jcambo7 Mar 5 2018, 09:45 PM
I will be there.
Posted by: Rand Mar 5 2018, 09:53 PM
If any Seattle peeps haven't been to Marc's place yet, do this. Cool place, cool cars, cool guy.
Hey Marc, this is your opportunity to find that lost washer! 
Posted by: sportlicherFahrer Mar 6 2018, 03:14 AM
I'm in. Not sure what time yet. Early weekend mornings for me are a little different time than most.
Posted by: rhodyguy Mar 6 2018, 08:01 AM
See you @ 0800. 
Posted by: KELTY360 Mar 6 2018, 10:52 AM
See you @ 0800.
Geez Kevin, you might as well spend the night. You can bunk in Tintipi.
Posted by: KELTY360 Mar 6 2018, 10:54 AM
Hey Marc, this is your opportunity to find that lost washer!
I wonder if that's the rattling sound I've heard all these years.Hey Rand, if you start now you could easily make it here by Sunday.
Posted by: KELTY360 Mar 6 2018, 10:57 AM
Marc,
Does this mean we have to call you Kaitlyn now?
My friends still call me Marc.
You can call me anything you want, James...as long as you call me for 
Posted by: KELTY360 Mar 6 2018, 11:31 AM
If I attend, and I definitely plan to, I expect you all to sing happy birthday to me!
I'll warn the neighbors in advance so they can keep their dogs inside.
AHHWOOO!
Posted by: rjames Mar 6 2018, 02:34 PM
Unfortunately with the time being moved up I most likely won't be able to attend.
Take a picture or two to prove you were able to corral the help into getting something done.
Posted by: KELTY360 Mar 6 2018, 05:10 PM
Unfortunately with the time being moved up I most likely won't be able to attend.
Take a picture or two to prove you were able to corral the help into getting something done.
Hey Robert - I'm pretty sure we'll be here into the afternoon if you want to stop by.
Posted by: rhodyguy Mar 7 2018, 07:29 AM
I doubt the wrenches will start turning at 10. Always seems there needs to be a team meeting to figure out the game plan and all of the jockularity that goes with it.
Posted by: KELTY360 Mar 8 2018, 10:33 AM
Weather is looking great for Sunday...maybe the nicest day of the year so far. Bring out those 914s!
So, what is the best way to support the engine with the tranny out?
Posted by: rhodyguy Mar 8 2018, 10:47 AM
Lumber? Simple bracing made from utility 2x4s and some screws?
Posted by: Rocky Mar 9 2018, 12:29 PM
Marc, how's parking at your place?
Posted by: rhodyguy Mar 9 2018, 12:34 PM
Ample.
Posted by: KELTY360 Mar 9 2018, 12:37 PM
Marc, how's parking at your place?
Everybody having a birthday gets VIP parking.
Posted by: Rocky Mar 9 2018, 02:33 PM
Marc, how's parking at your place?
Everybody having a birthday gets VIP parking.
THATS what I'm talkin about!!!
Posted by: jcambo7 Mar 9 2018, 09:08 PM
I will definitely be driving my 914.
Posted by: KELTY360 Mar 10 2018, 03:26 PM
Tomorrow is going to be 914 weather!
Getting ready for the work. Car on lift, rear wheels are off, tranny fluid drained, CVs not unbolted 'cause I don't have a triple square (thought I did).
Here's my solution for supporting the rear of the engine. I'd saved an old serpentine belt from my Explorer which is long enough to go under the engine and wrap around the trailing arms with enough length to double up and secure with vise grips. I think it will work fine.....any opinions?
Posted by: jcambo7 Mar 10 2018, 04:54 PM
Tomorrow is going to be 914 weather!
Getting ready for the work. Car on lift, rear wheels are off, tranny fluid drained, CVs not unbolted 'cause I don't have a triple square (thought I did).
Here's my solution for supporting the rear of the engine. I'd saved an old serpentine belt from my Explorer which is long enough to go under the engine and wrap around the trailing arms with enough length to double up and secure with vise grips. I think it will work fine.....any opinions?
I have a 5000 lb cargo strap I can bring that you could borrow and we could figure out a way to strap it where it holds tight. My concern would be the vise grip causing the rubber to tear if it shakes and moves while suspended. Also the rubber is not designed to handle that kind of weight and could also stretch where the vise grips are holding it which is now the weakest part of the rubber since it is cut and no longer one piece.
Posted by: KELTY360 Mar 10 2018, 05:03 PM
Tomorrow is going to be 914 weather!
Getting ready for the work. Car on lift, rear wheels are off, tranny fluid drained, CVs not unbolted 'cause I don't have a triple square (thought I did).
Here's my solution for supporting the rear of the engine. I'd saved an old serpentine belt from my Explorer which is long enough to go under the engine and wrap around the trailing arms with enough length to double up and secure with vise grips. I think it will work fine.....any opinions?
I have a 5000 lb cargo strap I can bring that you could borrow and we could figure out a way to strap it where it holds tight. My concern would be the vise grip causing the rubber to tear if it shakes and moves while suspended. Also the rubber is not designed to handle that kind of weight and could also stretch where the vise grips are holding it which is now the weakest part of the rubber since it is cut and no longer one piece.
Bring it along. We'll take a look when you get here.
Posted by: jcambo7 Mar 10 2018, 05:20 PM
Tomorrow is going to be 914 weather!
Getting ready for the work. Car on lift, rear wheels are off, tranny fluid drained, CVs not unbolted 'cause I don't have a triple square (thought I did).
Here's my solution for supporting the rear of the engine. I'd saved an old serpentine belt from my Explorer which is long enough to go under the engine and wrap around the trailing arms with enough length to double up and secure with vise grips. I think it will work fine.....any opinions?
I have a 5000 lb cargo strap I can bring that you could borrow and we could figure out a way to strap it where it holds tight. My concern would be the vise grip causing the rubber to tear if it shakes and moves while suspended. Also the rubber is not designed to handle that kind of weight and could also stretch where the vise grips are holding it which is now the weakest part of the rubber since it is cut and no longer one piece.
Bring it along. We'll take a look when you get here.
I have a triple square also that I will bring.
Posted by: Rocky Mar 10 2018, 08:39 PM
I will be there fo sho but not with the Orange awesomeness! Unfortunately I need to drive the pickup as Harbor Freight has their big sale and I want to pick up a 12,000 lb winch for my Jeep on the way. $289 plus the usual 20% off, are you kidding me?
Happy Birthday to me! 
Posted by: KELTY360 Mar 10 2018, 08:44 PM
I will be there fo sho but not with the Orange awesomeness! Unfortunately I need to drive the pickup as Harbor Freight has their big sale and I want to pick up a 12,000 lb winch for my Jeep on the way. $289 plus the usual 20% off, are you kidding me?
Happy Birthday to me!
That's truly unfortunate. May have to rethink the VIP parking.
Posted by: Rocky Mar 10 2018, 09:36 PM
I shall be driving an old F250 beast, it parks where it wants 
Thanks for putting up with all of us Marc :}
Posted by: Rocky Mar 10 2018, 09:38 PM
And for my 300th post, don't forget to Spring ahead your clocks boyz!
Posted by: Edward Blume Mar 11 2018, 06:58 AM
Yeah, trust your engine with a used recycled FORD part. What could go wrong?
As a man who grew up poor on a dirt road, you have my full blessing. 
Don't forget to play Skynard and blow something up while you are at it.
Posted by: KELTY360 Mar 11 2018, 07:36 AM
Yeah, trust your engine with a used recycled FORD part. What could go wrong?
As a man who grew up poor on a dirt road, you have my full blessing.
Don't forget to play Skynard and blow something up while you are at it.
I think you meant to say repurposed.
Posted by: rhodyguy Mar 11 2018, 07:50 AM
Found the RMS removal tool...and put it in the car. So I don't forget it.
Don't forget the spring forward 1 hour. You'll be late for the party.
Posted by: Cracker Mar 11 2018, 08:48 AM
I see "congratulations is in order" as well...where will you be moving to? I also liked the PPSFT...land in close is a special thang!
Tony
Posted by: KELTY360 Mar 11 2018, 09:31 AM
I see "congratulations is in order" as well...where will you be moving to? I also liked the PPSFT...land in close is a special thang!
Tony
Huh???
Posted by: 76-914 Mar 11 2018, 10:43 AM
Tomorrow is going to be 914 weather!
Getting ready for the work. Car on lift, rear wheels are off, tranny fluid drained, CVs not unbolted 'cause I don't have a triple square (thought I did).
Here's my solution for supporting the rear of the engine. I'd saved an old serpentine belt from my Explorer which is long enough to go under the engine and wrap around the trailing arms with enough length to double up and secure with vise grips. I think it will work fine.....any opinions?
What could possibly go wrong?
Posted by: Cracker Mar 11 2018, 11:09 AM
Sounds like fun...
T
Posted by: sixnotfour Mar 11 2018, 02:20 PM
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Posted by: rhodyguy Mar 11 2018, 05:08 PM
It was very warm. Beautiful day.
Posted by: plays with cars Mar 11 2018, 09:26 PM
It was great meeting all of you today.
How many people does it take to remove a transmission from a 914? Apparently only 2, Mark and James. And about half a dozen people to supervise. :-)
Posted by: sixnotfour Mar 11 2018, 11:07 PM
Posted by: jcambo7 Mar 11 2018, 11:11 PM
It was a good time and I enjoyed meeting new people and seeing some I’ve met before a long time ago. We should meet up more often.
Posted by: rjames Mar 11 2018, 11:19 PM
Wish I could’ve made it but my 914 decided it didn’t want to start. Suspect distributor plate. Will need to dig into it next weekend.
Sorry I missed all the fun!
Posted by: KELTY360 Mar 12 2018, 11:23 AM
That about sums it up.
Posted by: KELTY360 Mar 12 2018, 01:05 PM
Great turnout, thanks to all! James(jcambo) was the man; he jumped in and kind of took over. Nothing like having an aircraft crew chief taking stuff apart. Nice 914 representation with a real-6, /6 conversion and a -4 in the parking lot...not to mention a white /6 donor car.
Good to meet Mark(plays with cars) and catch up with others I haven't seen for awhile. We'll have to do it again soon.
I'll post a couple of pics when I get problems with my photo software figured out. (anybody using the Mac Photo program? PM me for a tutorial).
Lastly, I've discovered a leaking pushrod tube that makes me wish I'd gone through with the original plan of pulling engine/trans as a unit. Live and learn.
Posted by: rhodyguy Mar 12 2018, 02:35 PM
The hard way
Posted by: 98101 Mar 12 2018, 03:37 PM
The party was long over by the time I arrived, but I did at least get to meet Marc and see what the car looks like with no transaxle.
Afterward, stowed the roof in the trunk for the drive home. http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=325756
Posted by: KELTY360 Mar 12 2018, 04:58 PM
The hard way
Wait...what?...there's another way???
Posted by: jcambo7 Mar 12 2018, 05:00 PM
Great turnout, thanks to all! James(jcambo) was the man; he jumped in and kind of took over. Nothing like having an aircraft crew chief taking stuff apart.
Nice 914 representation with a real-6, /6 conversion and a -4 in the parking lot...not to mention a white /6 donor car.Good to meet Mark(plays with cars) and catch up with others I haven't seen for awhile. We'll have to do it again soon.
I'll post a couple of pics when I get problems with my photo software figured out. (anybody using the Mac Photo program? PM me for a tutorial).
Lastly, I've discovered a leaking pushrod tube that makes me wish I'd gone through with the original plan of pulling engine/trans as a unit. Live and learn.
So another get together in a couple weeks to pull the engine...?
Posted by: KELTY360 Mar 12 2018, 06:07 PM
Great turnout, thanks to all! James(jcambo) was the man; he jumped in and kind of took over. Nothing like having an aircraft crew chief taking stuff apart.
Nice 914 representation with a real-6, /6 conversion and a -4 in the parking lot...not to mention a white /6 donor car.Good to meet Mark(plays with cars) and catch up with others I haven't seen for awhile. We'll have to do it again soon.
I'll post a couple of pics when I get problems with my photo software figured out. (anybody using the Mac Photo program? PM me for a tutorial).
Lastly, I've discovered a leaking pushrod tube that makes me wish I'd gone through with the original plan of pulling engine/trans as a unit. Live and learn.
So another get together in a couple weeks to pull the engine...?
I'm going to try to get it out myself, but maybe another get together to put it back in.
Posted by: KELTY360 Mar 12 2018, 06:13 PM
Finally made some progress with my Photo software. Here's a few pics from yesterday:
Happy birthday Rocky! Does he look older?
Posted by: Rocky Mar 12 2018, 08:25 PM
Let me put it this way, I was 15 when my car was manufactured. So yes, I look and many times feel old but in my mind I still think like a 15 year old.
Maturity is overrated! 
Thanks for hosting us all Marc! Great to see everyone!
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