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Orange suspension (throttle cable) strap?, Warning: Topic may not be suitable to non-CW audiences |
JeffBowlsby |
Jan 22 2019, 11:12 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,533 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
Been wondering about these orange straps, I have only seen a very few. What do we know about them?
What is their function? My limited info suggests they are on the 1973 cars...but were these provided on all/other years? D-Jet only or L-Jet too? All engine sizes? Original factory equipment or recall? What are these made of - cloth, vinyl, rubber? Length/width/thickness? A pair of holes for mounting? Anyone have these available or willing to repro them? I will buy one if available. @dr914@autoatlanta.com @Mikey914 @bdstone914 Attached thumbnail(s) |
Mikey914 |
Jan 22 2019, 11:46 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,678 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
We have actually reproduced these and are in the process of trying to figure out the same thing. I believe they were made to hold the throttle cable at an optimum angle.
Our sample was from a 73 also. Pics to follow tomorrow |
914Next |
Jan 23 2019, 05:34 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 699 Joined: 28-July 14 From: Ephraim Wisconsin Member No.: 17,695 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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sixnotfour |
Jan 23 2019, 07:02 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,434 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
is iit this strap ,, re-purposed ??
on a six ive seen they were grey...maybe thats my hair color though Attached image(s) |
914Sixer |
Jan 23 2019, 07:06 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,903 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Yep, repurposed strap. Also used on early 911 to hold brake cables same as the 914
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sixnotfour |
Jan 23 2019, 07:17 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,434 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
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914Next |
Jan 23 2019, 08:18 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 699 Joined: 28-July 14 From: Ephraim Wisconsin Member No.: 17,695 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Possibly repurposed but have never seen anything other than the orange one on 914's. Was the orange strap used on any 911's? 914-6? Am sure that the orange strap was original to my car and likely many/most/all '73's at least? |
dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Jan 23 2019, 08:25 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,894 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
yes throttle holding cable, you can certainly see how original a car is if it is still connected,. Same part number as a 356 cable strap, available for years. Just no one knew about it., Just got a car in and still has it attached. Neat vintage concours item
We have actually reproduced these and are in the process of trying to figure out the same thing. I believe they were made to hold the throttle cable at an optimum angle. Our sample was from a 73 also. Pics to follow tomorrow |
bbrock |
Jan 23 2019, 08:46 AM
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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 |
Well I'll be...! I've had this thing in my grungy spare hardware bin for 30 years and never had a clue what it was. Now I know. Thanks! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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JeffBowlsby |
Jan 23 2019, 09:00 AM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,533 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
Great dialogue...but questions remain:
They have been documented here on several 1973 /4 cars so far...but were these provided on all/other years? D-Jet only or L-Jet too? All engine sizes? They are appropriate for /6s apparently but how were the three PN's used and how were they mounted in a /6? Original factory equipment or recall? Material - cloth, vinyl, rubber? Length/width/thickness? A pair of holes for mounting? Grommets/no grommets? The two from Pelican above look similar to but not the right color or length. Three PNs are listed...for the /6's. |
914Next |
Jan 23 2019, 09:05 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 699 Joined: 28-July 14 From: Ephraim Wisconsin Member No.: 17,695 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Great dialogue...but questions remain: They have been documented here on several 1973 /4 cars so far...but were these provided on all/other years? D-Jet only or L-Jet too? All engine sizes? They are appropriate for /6s apparently. Original factory equipment or recall? Material - cloth, vinyl, rubber? Length/width/thickness? A pair of holes for mounting? Grommets/no grommets? The two from Pelican above look similar to but not the right color or length. Three PNs are listed...for the /6's. Jeff, Happy to take more pics and get measurements on mine this weekend. As I recall it is cloth with a rubberized backing. |
bbrock |
Jan 23 2019, 09:33 AM
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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 |
Mine too. Cloth canvas with what appears to be a tar or bitumen type backing. The orange color looks like it was sprayed on somewhat thick originally and is flaking off on mine. Mine came off a 73. Most likely from a 2.0 L but I can't rule out (about a 30% chance) that it came off a '73 1.7L I used to drive.
I want to keep mine but would be happy to loan it out if it helps for reproduction. |
GregAmy |
Jan 23 2019, 09:34 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,311 Joined: 22-February 13 From: Middletown CT Member No.: 15,565 Region Association: North East States |
Well I'll be...! I've had this thing in my grungy spare hardware bin for 30 years and never had a clue what it was. Now I know. Thanks! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Diggity...same here! Thought a prior owner had something fall out of their glovebox or something... I can also use one for the accel cable on the carb-equipped race car, replace the tye-wrap I've been using... |
rgolia |
Jan 23 2019, 10:33 AM
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GeoJoe Group: Members Posts: 705 Joined: 5-February 10 From: PA Member No.: 11,329 Region Association: North East States |
Definitely not on my 74 when it arrived home from the dealer.
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sixnotfour |
Jan 23 2019, 10:54 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,434 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
brent whats the length ??
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bbrock |
Jan 23 2019, 11:01 AM
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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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sixnotfour |
Jan 23 2019, 11:07 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,434 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
here it is related to accelator parts
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sixnotfour |
Jan 23 2019, 12:14 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,434 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
brent whats the length ?? 18cm x 2cm (and folded in half of course). Grommets are centered 1cm from each end. Secured with an M6x15 bolt and flat washer. Attached image(s) |
sixnotfour |
Jan 23 2019, 12:18 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,434 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE They are appropriate for /6s apparently but how were the three PN's used and how were they mounted in a /6? Attached image(s) |
Mikey914 |
Jan 23 2019, 01:47 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,678 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Grey or black $6
Will be ready next week Attached thumbnail(s) |
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