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Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby Jun 23 2003, 02:08 PM

The following wiring harnesses and related services are available for the 914 Porsche owner:

* Rebuilt D-Jet Fuel Injection Harnesses (1.7 and 2.0L cars)

* Rebuilt Ignition Harnesses (All 4 cylinder 914 cars)

* NEW Alternator Harnesses (All 4 cylinder 914 cars)

* Repairs to any 914 Porsche wiring harness including the 1.8L L-Jet FI harnesses - Free estimates!

* Throttle position sensor calibration plugs

* Oil Temp sender wires for the 1973-76 cars

All replacement harnesses use correct color coded wiring and new components, and come with a limited warranty. Most items are stocked for immediate shipment. Further the details are on my website:

http://bowlsby.net/914/WiringHarnesses/


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Posted by: Dave Cawdrey Jun 23 2003, 02:22 PM

I have the new alt. harness, and I must say the quality is outstanding. If I ever go back to FI, I will buy the new harness to rule out any wire problems (you know, cuz FI has many "issues").

Satisfied customer...

Posted by: robby750 Jul 5 2003, 10:45 PM

I just installed my new injection harness and could not be more pleased. The quality of material, workmanship, and instructions is excellent. This item cured an intermittant misfire problem that I had and the engine has never run smoother. Highly recommended! Thanks, Bowlsby.

Posted by: Queenie Oct 9 2003, 04:33 PM

I received my harnesses yesterday and they're absolutely wonderful. The care taken with them really shows; this is work of the highest caliber. In addition to the excellent quality of the goods, Jeff is a wonderful person to deal with. He was extremely kind in working quickly for me as I had a limited amount of time available in which to complete my repair job, and his communications with me were prompt and pleasant.

If you need wiring harnesses, this is the place to get them. Accept no substitutes!

Posted by: redshift Jan 9 2004, 01:45 AM

Just looking at your harnesses Bowlsby... what an excellent job..


M

Posted by: eldiosyeldiablo Feb 5 2004, 09:59 PM

I just got mine in the mail and removed the old FI and Engine harness tonight. Man I knew my old ones were crap but wow they are shot.

Jeff's wires look very solid and well done. The test will be when I plug them in.

Posted by: seanery Jun 22 2004, 08:37 PM

Jeff,
my car's engine harness is stiff. Car has carbs now, if I sent you the old one, could you duplicate it? If so how much $ and how much time?

thanks,
sean

Posted by: Gint Jun 22 2004, 09:47 PM

As long as we're on the subject I have to ask again.

Jeff, can you go through my /6 harness (complete) and check/repair/replace as necessary?

Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby Jun 29 2004, 01:35 PM

Sean and Mike G, PM sent and posted here too:

Sean: Sure...if by 'engine harness you refer to what I call the ignition harness...the stock FI and carb set-up are very similar. I can just delete the AAR wire and voila...

Or if you need a very customized harness I would need to see your harness...

Mike: Sure...If there are any critical connector housings that are missing we wil need to find replacements...but the wiring and wire terminals and casing we can tackle...

Posted by: Gint Jun 30 2004, 08:09 AM

Thanks Jeff. I'll dig out my harness this weekend and get it cleaned up and have a look at it.

Posted by: Eric_Ciampa Aug 7 2004, 01:05 PM

Do you do L-jet harnesses and what kind of prices are we talking about?

Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby Sep 2 2004, 02:03 PM

Hi Eric, while I dont rebuild the L-Jet FI harnesses, I do repair them. The pricing all depends on what needs to be done. If you will send it to me I offer a no-cost repair estimate.

I do rebuild the alternator and engine harnesses for the L-Jet cars though...

See my website for details.

Posted by: Eric_Shea Sep 16 2004, 07:28 AM

Jeff,

While looking over Gint's harness, might you be able to duplicate parts of it (engine harness) using a 74 FI harness as a donor? I'm putting a carb'd six in mine. Karl mentioned some similarities while lunching at the MWC but I don't recall...

Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby Sep 20 2004, 09:35 PM

Not possible Eric...

The Sixer engine bay harness integrates all engine bay functions...ignition, alternator, battery cable to starter, oil pressure/temp and other things into one harness with about half a dozen special connectors and parts that are NLA anywhere. Believe me I have tried to find donor harnesses and there are none to be had inexpensively. Even the early 911 Sixer harnesses use different parts and a donor is very $$$.

Posted by: rickyhgarcia Dec 18 2004, 09:34 PM

I will be upgrading my engine within the next few months. I´ll have Jake Raby built my engine with 103mm Nickies. The engine configuration will include 4IDF Webbers carbs. I would like to use this opportunity to replace my 30 year old harnesses. Which harnesses do I need to change? My car is a 1974 with the 2 liter engine.

BTW, I bought the early 914/914-6 left gauge which incorporates the oil temp readout. Would this gauge effect the harness

Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby Feb 24 2005, 05:02 PM

Anyone who attends the WCC 2005 will have an opportunity to not only see my wiring harnesses, but will also have the opportunity to win Gift Certificates good towards new harnesses for your car.

See you in Camarillo!

Posted by: echocanyons Mar 22 2005, 12:12 PM

Outstanding work Jeff.

I just recieved my new harness and it looks to be superbly made.

Posted by: Gint Apr 1 2005, 09:12 AM

I drug my feet on this (too!). Harness will be coming soon Jeff. I'll email ya.

Posted by: bcheney Nov 7 2005, 09:02 PM

Just recieved my engine harness. Will be installing soon. The quality of his work is excellent. If your harness is suspect, Jeff is the right guy to deal with!

Posted by: rdauenhauer Nov 8 2005, 11:31 PM

Jeff while I am happy with my FI harness and egarly anticipate applying to my restored LE, the CW part of me cant help but wish that the shielding/cover were the OE grey rather than the black.
Is it possible?

Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby Nov 9 2005, 03:13 PM

Sure Rich...ask and ye shall receive. The details are on my website.

I even have a very limited supply of the OEM rubber boots that I save for just the right cars...Ask Tom Bliznik how he likes the FI harness I sent him with the grey casing and OEM boots.

I will send you a PM.

Posted by: Thomas J Bliznik Nov 9 2005, 03:43 PM

Yes ask me, the workmanship and quality is better than OEM.

A satisfied customer

Tom Bliznik

Posted by: McMark Nov 9 2005, 11:29 PM

Have you talked to Bruce Napier about reproduction boots?

Posted by: North Bay 914 Nov 10 2005, 01:36 AM

QUOTE (Thomas J Bliznik @ Nov 9 2005, 01:43 PM)

A satisfied customer

Ditto, I agree...better than OEM. Very much the key to a dependable Fuel Injected 914

Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby Nov 12 2005, 12:02 AM

Hi Mark, I have thought about reproducing the boots, and may some day, but the boots I use are very high quality and the small quantities needed for boots, probably wouldnt be cost effective.

Thanks for the kudos Tom and Martin.

Posted by: Thomas J Bliznik Nov 21 2005, 09:35 AM

Hey Bowlsby.

Just a Christmas question (for my wife).

Do you have X-Mas gift certificates?????????

If so, let me know so my wife can read this!!!!


Tom

Posted by: BarberDave Oct 6 2006, 04:26 AM

Just recieved my Alt. harness, It's the quality that we have grown to expect from Jeff. Next will be engine bay harness. Thanks Jeff!!!
Dave

Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby Mar 11 2009, 06:24 PM

I have some great new 914 wiring harnesses on the website. Please stop by and take a look.

Posted by: kconway Mar 11 2009, 07:27 PM

Jeff,
How about battery to starter? It's the only one left for me.

Posted by: william harris Mar 29 2009, 06:41 AM

Jeff rebuilt my entire harness, and when I say entire I mean just that, every component was removed from the car and shipped to Jeff to evaluate and rebuild. Know what? Every light, switch, instrument, etc. works perfectly!!! Jeff is the best.

Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby Mar 29 2009, 12:14 PM

QUOTE(kconway @ Mar 11 2009, 06:27 PM)

Jeff,
How about battery to starter? It's the only one left for me.

Posted by: rick 918-S Feb 5 2010, 11:16 PM

for someone looking for a harness.

Posted by: JmuRiz Feb 6 2010, 08:23 PM

Question, do you have front electrical harnesses (headlights, turnsignals, etc)? Or would you need me to send mine for a correct rebuild, as mine has been hacked to no longer make sence by my POs. Thanks

Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby Mar 17 2010, 02:08 PM

Hi Nathan, I responded to your email separately, but for the benefit of anyone looking here, I only make the harnesses and wiring products on my website found here:

http://bowlsby.net/914/WiringHarnesses/

Posted by: 914_teener Apr 9 2011, 01:29 PM

Jeff,

Great work and great service. Just got my harness today for my 73 1.7.

Thanks for your work on these cars.

Rob

Posted by: cary Aug 20 2011, 09:23 AM

Boy that was quick, Thanks.

In my first life I was a time study engineer. Spent a tour in the cable assembly plant at Tektronix. Nice work.

I'll probably be buying a couple more in the coming years. Keep up the good work. Both cores will be coming shortly.

Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby Aug 20 2011, 07:45 PM

Thanks Cary!

QUOTE(cary @ Aug 20 2011, 08:23 AM)