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| 914ltd |
 Aug 11 2013, 08:25 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 245 Joined: 18-April 03 From: Peoria, IL Member No.: 581 Region Association: None 
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A real common 914 problem: The tabs mounted on the door post have worn and allow the new check strap to click as it reaches the next detent. A larger pin would eliminate the problem but enlarging the holes on the tabs is a problem with clearance issues. Any bright ideas? Thanks, Brad
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| 914ltd |
Aug 18 2013, 05:42 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 245 Joined: 18-April 03 From: Peoria, IL Member No.: 581 Region Association: None
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I intended to get the 1/4 ream (thanks, Mark) and report the success of the operation by now. As usual, something else has taken priority. I'll keep you posted. Thanks for your input, Brad
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| r_towle |
Aug 19 2013, 11:12 AM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,705 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(914ltd @ Aug 18 2013, 07:42 PM)  I intended to get the 1/4 ream (thanks, Mark) and report the success of the operation by now. As usual, something else has taken priority. I'll keep you posted. Thanks for your input, Brad Is this a hand operated tool? Something like a socket wrench can be used? There is a kit for this on a 356, and a beetle, same issue really. rich |
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| Bartlett 914 |
Aug 19 2013, 11:50 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,218 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(r_towle @ Aug 19 2013, 12:12 PM) QUOTE(914ltd @ Aug 18 2013, 07:42 PM) I intended to get the 1/4 ream (thanks, Mark) and report the success of the operation by now. As usual, something else has taken priority. I'll keep you posted. Thanks for your input, Brad Is this a hand operated tool? Something like a socket wrench can be used? There is a kit for this on a 356, and a beetle, same issue really. rich I just used a chucking reamer I had in my shop. There really isn't a lot of room to work. I did this a long time age (The car is now scrapped). I think I used either pliers or vice grips to turn it a little at a time. The hole is already oversize so you are not talking off a lot of material. The reamer can then do the lower hole first reaming in the up direction then push through to do the top hole. I think that is how I did it. This way both are the same diameter and in line with each other. 5 to 10 min max to do it |
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| ChrisFoley |
Nov 21 2013, 04:14 PM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 8,016 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(Bartlett 914 @ Aug 19 2013, 12:50 PM) I just used a chucking reamer I had in my shop. Like this:  I ground a square on the end of a shortened .250" reamer to fit into the 3/16" square ratchet. Worked perfectly. We tried several 1/4" clevis pins from McMaster. The best fitting ones were bare steel unfortunately. A good choice for diy is a 1/4" bolt with long straight shank cut to length and drilled for a cotter pin. |
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| Bartlett 914 |
Nov 21 2013, 06:59 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,218 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(Racer Chris @ Nov 21 2013, 05:14 PM) QUOTE(Bartlett 914 @ Aug 19 2013, 12:50 PM) I just used a chucking reamer I had in my shop. Like this: I ground a square on the end of a shortened .250" reamer to fit into the 3/16" square ratchet. Worked perfectly. We tried several 1/4" clevis pins from McMaster. The best fitting ones were bare steel unfortunately. A good choice for diy is a 1/4" bolt with long straight shank cut to length and drilled for a cotter pin. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) The ratchet is a bit improvement. I think I just used an open end wrench |
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Posts in this topic
914ltd Door check strap clicks, any solutions? Aug 11 2013, 08:25 PM
Dave_Darling You need a buddy with a welder and a six-pack of b... Aug 11 2013, 10:05 PM siverson > The tabs mounted on the door post have worn
... Aug 12 2013, 12:09 AM McMark
Yup. Aug 12 2013, 12:41 AM Bartlett 914 I had the same problem with my green car. It wasn... Aug 12 2013, 10:48 AM r_towle right angle die grinder with a milling bit attache... Aug 12 2013, 12:10 PM partwerks Brad,
Would clamping a piece of brass over the h... Aug 18 2013, 09:44 PM
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