Another question for the /6 experts..., Multiple combo gauge part numbers? |
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914/4: 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 914/6: 70 71 72
Another question for the /6 experts..., Multiple combo gauge part numbers? |
Steve Snyder |
Aug 8 2008, 01:55 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 241 Joined: 10-June 08 From: Graham, NC Member No.: 9,158 Region Association: South East States |
All,
According to the parts catalog, the /6 combo gauge is part number 914.641.101.20. This is the only /6 combo gauge part number listed. Certainly, the parts catalog has its share of omissions, so I am not overly surprised at finding this... (IMG:http://p914.com/p914-resources/p914-gauges/p914-6-gauges-combo-10-number.jpg) Does anyone have any insight as to the differences between the ".10" and ".20" gauges? The only thing I see is that the ".10" gauge has off-white coloring for the face text and inserts. Also, it would be logical that the ".10" gauge preceded the ".20" gauge in production, so I was wondering if there was a specific VIN or timeframe changeover. Thanks for any info you may have... |
sixerdon |
Aug 19 2008, 08:12 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 466 Joined: 23-May 03 From: Dartmouth, MA Member No.: 731 |
Well now, I think we found the differences between the two. Compare the picture at the beginning of this topic and Wolfgang's sporto combo. The .02 should work as a replacement for .01, just don't cross the wires.
Live and learn Rich. This is good interesting information to say the least. Thanks Wolfgang. Don |
ArtechnikA |
Aug 19 2008, 10:58 AM
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rich herzog Group: Members Posts: 7,390 Joined: 4-April 03 From: Salted Roads, PA Member No.: 513 Region Association: None |
... just don't cross the wires. They're all just indicator lights so you need to stick 'em into the right holes. QUOTE Live and learn Rich. I learn something every day, if it's a good day. (IMO, problems start when we think we can stop learning...) Never did I say there -was- no difference (there are lots of weirdnesses in the Porsche parts books but I have yet to see two truly identical parts with different numbers. But I allow for the possibility it could happen, even though it would be highly uncharacteristically inefficient...) All I ever said is 'we need more evidence than a listing (and a price) in the catalog.' As we have evidence of the part, there's a really good case to be made that it exists. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) If you think I'm -completely- kidding, go spend some time with the 356 guys and you'll develop a new appreciation of the subtle variations of the word 'original.' As in - if the factory re-issues a part now to replace a 50-year-old part under the original part number, is it, or isn't it, an 'original' part. Especially if it is -not- "identical" to the 50-year-old original-to-the-car original part? Seriously - this has been a cool thread, and if I have been playing Devil's Advocate, it is only because I have been in search of the truth, rather than a circumstantial trail of documentary hints. Thanks everyone for playing (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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