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914Bryan |
Jun 25 2011, 12:55 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 190 Joined: 6-June 11 From: Orange County Member No.: 13,162 Region Association: Southern California |
Howdy! New to the 914 scene and am very excited about being part of this community!
I found a very nice 74 2.0 914 that was stored in an airplane hanger. I actually was looking at a motorcycle and saw this in the corner. The deal was made and the tow truck hauled it away. Varnish in the tank, fuel pump non-operational, and typical decay from sitting for over 10 years. Pulled the tank and dumped the old fuel, ran new fuel lines, changed out oil/filter, had the original fuel pump rebuilt, popped in a new battery and she lit right up!! Drove it around the block, put new tires on her and off I went. Drove it 60 easy highway miles. Can't believe there were no real glitches as far as the motor goes. And here we go! Not used to the sloppy shifter!! Is this normal? At first, shifted fine, but as the miles racked up, couldn't find first without grinding. Second and third, no problem, but fourth, couldnt find it. Fifth could be found if I swung the shifter back across the pattern to first then dumped it in fifth. Where do I start? at the shifter or the transmission? The shifter just feels as loose as a goose. Any ideas or directions appreciated!!! 914Bryan |
Tom_T |
Jun 25 2011, 12:12 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
At this point in time you'll definitely will want to get a full set of shifter bushings & change them out, and also check that the engine & transaxle mounts are still solid & not giving you movement in the drivetrain as you shift.
If you're wanting to do most of the maintenance/rebuilds yourself & the transmission issues aren't solved by the above, then get Dr. Evil's DVD on rebuilding them, or you can ship it back to him in the Pittsburgh PA area or catch the nearest next Tranny clinic. If you get stuck on mechanical stuff here in OC & want to stay closer, try Bill Brewster in San Clemente who works on my buddy's 71 914/4. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) ... and treat us all to some px of your new acquisition! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) PS - also add your 914 to the VIN registry by adding it at your "My Controls" panel, even if the prior had it listed, as it helps track the ownership. TIA |
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