Throttle Hand Lever Interference with Appearance Group Console, Does anyone have both of these options together? |
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Throttle Hand Lever Interference with Appearance Group Console, Does anyone have both of these options together? |
jkb944t |
Jan 3 2017, 08:17 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 464 Joined: 17-January 05 From: Canton, OH Member No.: 3,459 Region Association: None |
I installed the throttle hand lever last night and then tried to test fit the appearance group console tonight. I found that the throttle lever is too far forward to work as designed with the console.
Has anyone run into this situation before and found a solution? I am considering turning the throttle lever around 180 degrees but I am not sure yet if this would work correctly or not. Too tired tonight to figure anything out but was hopeful someone had dealt with this already. Jeff B |
Mikey914 |
Jan 3 2017, 10:38 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,677 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Interesting. As the consul was originally fro the later cars it was never really an "issue".
Looks like one of my consuls. If so I'd be willing to work with you to make a custom one. Mark |
Dave_Darling |
Jan 3 2017, 11:35 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,991 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
The Six was the only 914 with a hand throttle. The center console available on the Six was the "deposit box" type, and did not extend back to the shifter. So late console and the and throttle were never meant to go together.
Take Mark up on his offer; it will probably get you the nicest and cleanest solution possible. --DD |
jkb944t |
Jan 4 2017, 06:49 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 464 Joined: 17-January 05 From: Canton, OH Member No.: 3,459 Region Association: None |
Interesting. As the consul was originally fro the later cars it was never really an "issue". Looks like one of my consuls. If so I'd be willing to work with you to make a custom one. Mark Mark, You are correct that it is one of your consuls that I got just after Thanksgiving from you along with your throttle lever kit. I will definitely take you up on the custom offer once I have a better look at what options I have for modifying the lever travel. Thanks, Jeff B |
Mikey914 |
Jan 4 2017, 06:51 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,677 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
I'm thinking modifying the consul is the best option. I have a 75 with carbs so might as well prototype on mine.
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wes |
Jan 4 2017, 08:52 AM
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wes Group: Members Posts: 1,589 Joined: 8-December 07 From: Ukiah Ca Member No.: 8,436 Region Association: Northern California |
I'm all ears to see the salutation.
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Kansas 914 |
Jan 4 2017, 09:26 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,999 Joined: 1-March 03 From: Durango, Colorado Member No.: 373 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I'm thinking modifying the consul is the best option. I have a 75 with carbs so might as well prototype on mine. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) I have the same issue (but factory Appearance Group console and carbs). |
jkb944t |
Jan 5 2017, 07:03 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 464 Joined: 17-January 05 From: Canton, OH Member No.: 3,459 Region Association: None |
Last night I rotated the hand throttle 180 degrees to see if that helped. It helped some but still would have interference with the vertical gauge board.
Then I tried shifting the vertical gauge board on the console forward at the bottom and it looks like this combination might work. I would just need to move the vertical gauge board support forward and then make a new longer version of the horizontal board. I still need to do some more test fitting to determine the exact length increase of the horizontal board that covers the shifter. Jeff B |
ChrisFoley |
Jan 5 2017, 08:10 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,934 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None |
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wes |
Jan 5 2017, 10:50 AM
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wes Group: Members Posts: 1,589 Joined: 8-December 07 From: Ukiah Ca Member No.: 8,436 Region Association: Northern California |
So is the tangerine Racing one different?
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ChrisFoley |
Jan 5 2017, 11:44 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,934 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None |
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Jonathan Livesay |
Jan 5 2017, 11:52 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 742 Joined: 13-March 10 From: La Canada CA Member No.: 11,461 Region Association: None |
So is the tangerine Racing one different? It functions identically to the original, but mounts in a different place on the tunnel, thus eliminating interference with the console. Hmm, that one looks like it might work in my '66 912. I have one of Mark's on my '74 w/carbs and wanted one for my 912 but it would have to occupy the same space as the heater lever. There's no reason yours won't fit a 912 is there, Chris? |
ChrisFoley |
Jan 5 2017, 12:13 PM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,934 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None |
So is the tangerine Racing one different? It functions identically to the original, but mounts in a different place on the tunnel, thus eliminating interference with the console. Hmm, that one looks like it might work in my '66 912. I have one of Mark's on my '74 w/carbs and wanted one for my 912 but it would have to occupy the same space as the heater lever. There's no reason yours won't fit a 912 is there, Chris? I don't know enough about the 912 tunnel to answer. |
smj |
Jan 5 2017, 02:06 PM
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"Dude, Steve from Berkeley." Group: Members Posts: 591 Joined: 28-August 05 From: Berkeley, CA Member No.: 4,691 Region Association: Northern California |
Long term, I'd be interested in a solution to allow a later console on an factory -6 with original hand throttle. Not ready for it today, there's a cassette+EQ hung below the dash...
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mark04usa |
Jan 5 2017, 03:02 PM
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'70 1.7 Tangerine Group: Members Posts: 351 Joined: 14-September 09 From: Austin TX Member No.: 10,805 Region Association: Southwest Region |
The Six was the only 914 with a hand throttle. --DD The 914/4 with Sportomatic option (a rare beast) also had the hand throttle. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
Dave_Darling |
Jan 5 2017, 03:54 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,991 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
The 914/4 with Sportomatic option (a rare beast) also had the hand throttle. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) As far as series production goes, it was a non-existent beast. There were rumors that some prototype existed, but it was likely crushed decades ago. --DD |
bdstone914 |
Jan 5 2017, 07:09 PM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,534 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
How about a,syraight lever like is ised on a 911 hand throttle?
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