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| ctc911ctc |
 Apr 13 2019, 05:02 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,329 Joined: 9-June 18 From: boston Member No.: 22,206 Region Association: North East States 
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Hi,
As I was chasing a vacuum leak I found a seemingly important hole without a bolt? Is this be design? The bottom hole is where the ground wires are attached - the hole above will assist in holding the Engine Together, could it hurt to add one there??????   |
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| Chi-town |
Apr 13 2019, 05:12 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 851 Joined: 31-August 18 From: Disneyland Member No.: 22,446 Region Association: Southern California |
All the engines I've had there was no bolt.
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| jcd914 |
Apr 13 2019, 07:24 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,097 Joined: 7-February 08 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 8,684 Region Association: Northern California |
There would have been a bolt there from the factory.
Probably not a big deal if it is not there but putting a bolt there will do no harm. Jim |
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| bbrock |
Apr 13 2019, 07:29 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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None of the 5 engines I've owned had a bolt there and it always bugged me. The PET doesn't show one there either. I just installed a CSP carb linkage bracket which uses that hole, and the one below for mounts. It doesn't bug me anymore. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
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| wndsrfr |
Apr 14 2019, 07:21 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,461 Joined: 30-April 09 From: Rescue, Virginia Member No.: 10,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(bbrock @ Apr 13 2019, 05:29 PM)  None of the 5 engines I've owned had a bolt there and it always bugged me. The PET doesn't show one there either. I just installed a CSP carb linkage bracket which uses that hole, and the one below for mounts. It doesn't bug me anymore. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) Also helpful if you want to suspend the rear of the engine from a crossbar when dropping the trans .... |
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| Mark Henry |
Apr 14 2019, 07:38 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
I've seen some 914 don't have it, but buses do.
I have a bolt in hook for this spot, how I lift engines onto my engine stand with my shop crane. |
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| 914_teener |
Apr 14 2019, 12:34 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,270 Joined: 31-August 08 From: So. Cal Member No.: 9,489 Region Association: Southern California |
The gathered white bundle of wire are grounds for your Fi systems of there are cracks in any of them I.d send it off to Jeff Bolwsby since yoi have it taken apart. Then..clean every contact point for electrical connections you have including the main ground strap.
You wont be sorry and won.t have to chase issues with your FI system ever again. BTDT. |
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| Al Meredith |
Apr 14 2019, 01:00 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 984 Joined: 4-November 04 From: Atlanta, ga Member No.: 3,061 |
I believe the tophole without the bolt is used by the factory to put a hook through for transport in the factory.
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| ctc911ctc |
Apr 14 2019, 02:40 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,329 Joined: 9-June 18 From: boston Member No.: 22,206 Region Association: North East States
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Great advice - will do - wires are in good shape, a bit stiff but no cracks, etc.
QUOTE(914_teener @ Apr 14 2019, 12:34 PM) The gathered white bundle of wire are grounds for your Fi systems of there are cracks in any of them I.d send it off to Jeff Bolwsby since yoi have it taken apart. Then..clean every contact point for electrical connections you have including the main ground strap. You wont be sorry and won.t have to chase issues with your FI system ever again. BTDT. |
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| ctc911ctc |
Apr 14 2019, 02:41 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,329 Joined: 9-June 18 From: boston Member No.: 22,206 Region Association: North East States
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Thanks Mark, I am engineering a small crane for my very small garage.
QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Apr 14 2019, 07:38 AM) I've seen some 914 don't have it, but buses do. I have a bolt in hook for this spot, how I lift engines onto my engine stand with my shop crane. |
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| Mark Henry |
Apr 14 2019, 03:38 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
QUOTE(ctc911ctc @ Apr 14 2019, 04:41 PM) Thanks Mark, I am engineering a small crane for my very small garage. QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Apr 14 2019, 07:38 AM) I've seen some 914 don't have it, but buses do. I have a bolt in hook for this spot, how I lift engines onto my engine stand with my shop crane. Just looking at a late 1.7 and it definitely has the bolt, the air cleaner stand is bolted to it. |
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