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> Love affair from the start, Build thread... She's a runnin!
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post Nov 19 2012, 08:51 AM
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Love it. Are you going to stick with the massive teflon block? I definitely think cable shifting is the way to go. I wanna see this thing in action!
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post Nov 19 2012, 04:35 PM
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QUOTE(rnellums @ Nov 19 2012, 09:51 AM) *

Love it. Are you going to stick with the massive teflon block? I definitely think cable shifting is the way to go. I wanna see this thing in action!


The Teflon block Is most likely permanent. However, the ear that transfers side to side to forward to back motion may change to aluminum with a teflon/delrin bushing. The Teflon is actually very tough and has no wear characteristics like aluminum. In the end the Teflon won't be visible anyway because I plan to build a cover for the entire shifter that makes it more astetically pleasing.
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post Nov 19 2012, 06:16 PM
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I love your project. Wish I could weld and work metal like you can. That is fantastic! I am in the process of installing my MS setup. You may want to look at it. Also, I have been working on my 914 for more than 10 years if that makes you feel any better (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) It has been a lot of fun for me also.
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post Nov 19 2012, 07:35 PM
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QUOTE(tscrihfield @ Nov 18 2012, 06:06 PM) *

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRGcx7MlsM8...be_gdata_player

So my A.D.D. Has officially taken over. I have been jumping all over the place with this project. Any who this is the video of the shifter tower that I've made. I figured since I'm not going to put the tunnel back in, I could make the cable shifter now. I have to order the cables now, so itll be a few weeks before I get back to this portion of the build.

Anyone know a good source for push pull cables or is Mcmaster Carr my only choice?



Cable shifter is definitely the way to go. I did it to my tail shifter and It totally changed the way the car drives.
Mcmaster is a good place, but any marine supply store should have good teleflex corrosion resistant ones on hand. Another good place to get them is Here

http://www.appliedracing.com/morse-cables-and-accessories/

Let me know if there is anything more you need. The cable shifter was the most fun project my dad and I ever tried.

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post Nov 19 2012, 10:51 PM
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Thanks guys! Glad to know you are enjoying the build.

This is actually one of the more fun pieces I have built yet.

Kevin, thanks for the insight on the morse cables. It helped me find the ones I am going with now.

As far as the MS... Im still weighing the options at ts point. I have a few more systems I am thinking about. Not to say that MS is not a good system, because it is great! It just may not be the system for this application. If my MS3 doesn't sell I may likely run it because I have it. Most of my components that I've either made or have bought will work in almost any application, but I am trying to get to a MAF opposed to a MAP due to the engine overlap and such...
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post Nov 21 2012, 03:39 PM
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And what application is that?! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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post Nov 21 2012, 09:25 PM
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QUOTE(rnellums @ Nov 21 2012, 04:39 PM) *

And what application is that?! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) fuel injection of course!

I see what your getting at Ross!
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post Nov 22 2012, 12:07 AM
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QUOTE(tscrihfield @ Nov 21 2012, 07:25 PM) *

QUOTE(rnellums @ Nov 21 2012, 04:39 PM) *

And what application is that?! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) fuel injection of course!

I see what your getting at Ross!

You know that you are going to have to come clean sooner or later.
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post Dec 28 2012, 06:35 PM
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im not giving in Ken! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) YET!

Well the shifter is off visiting a friend in what i will call "Beta" mode. I have everything made and tested to a point I will have it installed in next couple of weeks...

Now to the new stuff...

I finally finished the door sill on the passenger side...
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I finished welding in the fillers for the firewall
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Then i finished welding in the floor.... all except the small area that is missing where the pedals used to go...
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I then went loco and chopped up the front firewall! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)
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Then i had some fun with a spot welder...
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And because I have servere A.D.D. I moved over to my pedal box...
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Oh and I set my christmas present in to see how it looks...
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Feels great to make some progress.....

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Cheers

Thomas
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post Dec 28 2012, 08:02 PM
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Cool build Thomas!

What pedals are those?

Looking forward to seeing more.

John
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post Dec 28 2012, 10:32 PM
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Cool build Thomas!

What pedals are those?

Looking forward to seeing more.

John


Wilwood engineering. Thanks!

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post Dec 29 2012, 06:08 PM
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Whoo! Big progress!
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post Dec 29 2012, 07:16 PM
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Great work. I know your not far from me, does the snow and cold slow down the progress, or do you have a heated space?
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post Dec 29 2012, 11:45 PM
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Great work. I know your not far from me, does the snow and cold slow down the progress, or do you have a heated space?


To be honest I think it helps me out. I have a wood burning stove and a propane forced air heater. But I run both lightly. I hate working in the summer because it is so humid and hot. neither conditions promote work with grinding, welding and so on. i throw on a couple layers of clothing and the work makes my heat...
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post Dec 29 2012, 11:49 PM
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QUOTE(rnellums @ Dec 29 2012, 07:08 PM) *

Whoo! Big progress!


Yeah... I cant tell if this is in sarcasm or not... but ... I kinda feel bad since i told you that i would be posting more regularly.... to be honest i didnt foresee the amount of travel that i would be doing for work... i dont have anymore travel untill mid january so im pretty excited about that. Had a month off from it. and i have been off work since last friday.

How are things though? Maybe i can make a trip up to ol purdue and stop in for a meal and drinks. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

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post Dec 30 2012, 12:06 PM
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Not sarcastic at all! I have been busy too, but I was thinking we should do something. I have a feeling Cincy is a lot more fun than Lafayette. Maybe a 914 get together in Feb?
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post Dec 31 2012, 06:51 PM
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Ross, gathering sounds great!

Otherwise... I have a couple cool videos to share. A friend and I have completed a working prototype!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbnihF5J1c0



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5tDvTsHgS0


I am still working out the reveserse lockout mechanism which i believe that I figured out today.

Happy new year all!
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Cheers

Thomas
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I keep the 914 shifter in my car and came up with this linkage arrangement.
I did not have enought room to install cables between the back wall and the front
of the engine so I went around the engine.
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Thomas,
Great job on the Cable Shifter.
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Not sarcastic at all! I have been busy too, but I was thinking we should do something. I have a feeling Cincy is a lot more fun than Lafayette. Maybe a 914 get together in Feb?



I'm in!

At some point I may offer up a grill out for a drop my engine day... ( I want some help the first time...)
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