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914-6 Hole in Firewall |
morehills |
Feb 29 2024, 06:30 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 29 Joined: 2-March 23 From: Great Barrington, MA Member No.: 27,202 Region Association: North East States |
I'm doing a fairly large project on the interior of my 1971 914-6 GT clone this winter. I'm converting to 911 steering and ignition, adding a GT roll bar and harness mounts and a few other bits and bobs.
While it's open, should I cut an access panel? Is there any impact on the structural integrity of the firewall? How difficult is it to lean over the engine and adjust timing without the access panel? While it would be more convenient, I wonder if it's really needed to properly time the car every few years. It's a '71 2.2 liter "E" cam engine. Thanks for any advice. John Attached image(s) |
rgalla9146 |
Feb 29 2024, 10:47 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,560 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None |
IF you choose to put the access hole in, there is no better cover than a piece
cut out of a junked car . It will fit perfectly and look like it grew there. Timing and valve adjustment can be made much easier by marking your flywheel as done on original 914 6s Use the marks on your crank pulley to position the flywheel for marking. No need to be young, thin or acrobatic. Changing / adjusting your fanbelt is a challenge. Get the right tools. If using an aftermarket front mount be sure there is clearance to remove /install the V belt Practice replacing and adjusting before leaving on long journeys. |
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