New here and need some help 914/8 Chevy 350 refurbish, Cleaning up and refurbishing 1973 914 - 350 converted car |
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New here and need some help 914/8 Chevy 350 refurbish, Cleaning up and refurbishing 1973 914 - 350 converted car |
Daryl32 |
Jan 14 2020, 02:36 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 133 Joined: 14-January 20 From: Southern California Member No.: 23,827 Region Association: Southern California |
So just a hello and introduction.
I am Daryl - sorta old and have been working on cars since 1969. Mostly Chevy's and Dodge's - then a 30 years or so I got my first taste of German engineering with a BMW E21 320i we were given as our Dd died on us. So I am here because a friend of a friend needed help with a project. We thought it just needed some carb work and a couple of leaks sorted out. The project have taken on the project of working out some issues with a chevy 350 converted 1973 914, the conversion is most likely 10 plus years old. I believe the kit is a Renegade kit. Some of the issues were it bleeds fluid very where the tranny and engine can. Most of the leaks have been addressed and stopped "I hope". Heads were replaced because both were cracked. New Holley carb will go on with new intake with square bore pattern for more choices in carbs. New electric water pump Lots of bent and rusty parts blasted and powder coated or replaced. Now that all this is done I need to fix the wiring and try to put it all back together. I can find lots of pictures of Chevy v8's from the top seating in the cars, But I could use some good pictures of the bottom of the car. Shiftier issues I need to address. Fuel line placement to carb Thorttel cable placements with carb facing forward. Where did you run your wiring harness to the engine bay? I am sure I will have more questions by the day. May work bench - sorta. |
Daryl32 |
May 1 2020, 10:18 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 133 Joined: 14-January 20 From: Southern California Member No.: 23,827 Region Association: Southern California |
I have been working on the car - down to lots of little tidie up things.
Getting engine cover on - cut off the cross support Mounted rear trunk lid and installed some gas struts to keep it open Pulled Accel coil out of it's big cover and put it back with a stock GM cover Installed some new door seals B piller rear door glass seals trunk seals reinstalled the rear window - it was loose While refitting the rear window I fixed both rear top clamps Installed some of the carpet kit Got the hazard and blinkers to work and more. Two weeks ago I got the head lights working - link to youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KX_RLvkssq8&t=35s Drove it around town and down the freeway yesterday to shack it down and see how it fared. So far GREAT! The Davis Craig electric water pump and controller really do a great job of keeping the engine temps down. Also love the feature that runs the water pump and fan for 3 minutes after the car is shut off. you pull up and park with the engine temp at 185 to 195, depending on your drive, and 3 minutes later the temp is 170 or so. Not sure how 914 stock suspension is, but this car with it 911 suspension, brakes and 16" wheels is really stable on the freeway. And with the 350 in it it goes from 40ish to 90ish in 3, 4th or 5th pretty quickly. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) |
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