Bee Jay's 914-six Conversion, The car just burned down! Options

[Bee Jay]

This was a much better weekend for the 914 conversion. I was in LA last week so I stopped by Earl's Plumbing Store #1 in Lawndale and picked up a -12 to -12 connector with a drain plug in it. Then on Thursday the new clutch cable and 17" longer throttle cabel showed up. Then on Saturday, the shifter rod that Perry Kiehl modded for me showed up. It rained Saturday, so I wrenched Sunday, today. First I replaced the clutch cable and installed the new throttle cable and built an aluminum bracket. This is temporary because I beleive Gill will build something more exotic. But in the mean time, the throttle works pretty good.
Then I installed the shifter rod. Perry does amazing work, the rod looks better than new with paint and polishing, and it fit perfectly. I'm extremely pleased with everything he has done for me on this conversion.
Doesn't seem like much progress, but it took most of my afternoon. I also started doing some electrical connections, the MSD box in particular.
The oil cooler is off getting re-modded and the light at the end of the tunnel may not be another train. I need a few things.
1. A 2.0 liter muffler hanger
2. Some spark plug wires
2. Dizzy cap, rotor, and spark plugs.
and 3. a 911 tach, some prayers and a little luck.
Bee Jay

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[Scott S]

Are you getting full throttle with your cable set up like that?

[Bee Jay]

Are you getting full throttle with your cable set up like that?

I believe so, I will have someone operate the pedal while I look under the hood tonight.
Bee Jay

[SirAndy]

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For optimal rotation, the front and back of the shift rod should be in the same plane. Otherwise, you'll get binding on the rod during rotational twist.

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[IronHillRestorations]

For optimal rotation, the front and back of the shift rod should be in the same plane. Otherwise, you'll get binding on the rod during rotational twist.

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A stock 914-4 isn't that way, the aft end of the stock shift rod has a distinct angle, that is not on the same plane as the front, it angles toward the centerline of the car. The jig I use to make these is also used to check a stock 914-4 shift bar. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

[Bee Jay]

For optimal rotation, the front and back of the shift rod should be in the same plane. Otherwise, you'll get binding on the rod during rotational twist.

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A stock 914-4 isn't that way, the aft end of the stock shift rod has a distinct angle, that is not on the same plane as the front, it angles toward the centerline of the car. The jig I use to make these is also used to check a stock 914-4 shift bar. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

Perry's bar fits perfect and shifts perfect, well, as perfect as a 901 side shift can. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) Porsche 914 owners should never drive Mazda Miatas. That shift linkeage is perfect. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif)
Bee Jay

[campbellcj]

I have a spare 2L muffler bracket that's yours for the asking if you are either back in LA soon or want to toss me a few bucks (and your address) for postage.

[Bee Jay]

I have a spare 2L muffler bracket that's yours for the asking if you are either back in LA soon or want to toss me a few bucks (and your address) for postage.

Thanks Cambellcj. I'm asking. My adress is:
Bernard E. Jones
3123 Manley Drive
Lompoc, CA. 93436
I'll gladly pay for shipping. Paypal? Cash?
Bee Jay
PS. I love your car.

[Bee Jay]

Are you getting full throttle with your cable set up like that?

Yep, I'm getting full throttle.
While testing for full throttle I saw the bracket flex a little, so I beefed it up with this brace.
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Bee Jay

[Bee Jay]

This was a really rough Memorial Day weekend for the 914-6 conversion project. I took Friday off and spent 3 1/2 hours trying to get the balls back into the left CV joint. No matter how much I cussed and fussed they would not go back in. Same thing for over an hour Saturday morning. I asked Gill to come over and help me install them on Memorial Day. He slept in, so I decided that I would get them in before he came over. NO JOY! Gosh darn it. Gill shows up, takes a look, removes the balls, pulls the boot back, and puts the balls into the CV joint. 5 minutes max. I hate when he does that. Happy that my CV joint was back together, but pissed that I couldn't do it. We spent the rest of the hour designing a bell crank less six throttle linkage. I hope Terry Cable will build me a 914-6 throttle cable 17 inches longer than the 914-4 cable. After Gill left, I started on other things. I bolted up the axles to the tranny, and I installed the headers. BIG PROBLEM. The oil cooler outlet is way too close to one of the header pipes. So close, I can't tighten the -12 line. DAMN. The modified 90 degree bend drops too far from the cooler. Maybe John Larson can have it modified again so that the 90 degree attchement is closer to the cooler. I think there is room to move it at least 3/4" closer. At least one good thing, I had the oil cooler out in about 15 minutes. Just remove some tin and unbolt. When I had a leak in the 2.0 four engine cooler, I spent all day getting the oil cooler out. Maybe the fix won't take long.
Bee Jay
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I got the oil cooler back from Captain Krusty yesterday. I now have at least 1/2" space between the oil cooler and the header. It's been a few weeks, but now I can get back to work. I put the oil cooler and engine back tonight. Then I ran the oil lines from the cooler and from the engine to the oil tank.
Bee Jay

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[Bee Jay]

I got a 2.0 liter muffler hanger from Campbellcj and an old muffler from Gill Paszek. Tonight I mounted the headers, muffler hanger, and muffler. I have an exhaust sytem. I think I'm done down here. I'm headed top side to finish plumbing the fuel lines and ignition.
I need a set of spark plug wires.
Bee Jay
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[campbellcj]

Looking really good Bee Jay. What kind of plug wires are you leaning towards?

[moparrob]

Bee Jay,

I just bought a new set of Magnecor wires for my conversion, so if you want you can have my old set of stock metal-shielded wires that came off my 1978 3.0 engine. They are in nice shape - I just wanted to spend some more money and make it pretty.

Figure $10.00 for shipping.

My paypal is robrose426@att.net

I saw your address in an earlier post - I'm assuming that is where you want them sent?

Rob

[rfuerst911sc]

I'm using Clewett ignition wires on both of my 3.0 engines I like them. I bought both from Pelican Parts. Your project is looking good keep the updates coming.

[Bee Jay]

Bee Jay,

I just bought a new set of Magnecor wires for my conversion, so if you want you can have my old set of stock metal-shielded wires that came off my 1978 3.0 engine. They are in nice shape - I just wanted to spend some more money and make it pretty.

Figure $10.00 for shipping.

My paypal is robrose426@att.net

I saw your address in an earlier post - I'm assuming that is where you want them sent?

Rob

Thanks Rob. You've got money. I put a little extra in so you can take the Mrs. out for a $5 footlong. This forum rocks.
Bee Jay

[Bee Jay]

I'm using Clewett ignition wires on both of my 3.0 engines I like them. I bought both from Pelican Parts. Your project is looking good keep the updates coming.

Once this engine fires, or should I say if, I'll eventually get some pretty red spark plug wires, mabye a polished stainless muffler, some fancy steel braided fuel lines, and more. Right now I just want to get it started and maybe drive it around the block. I don't have an engine stand or dyno, so the car is the engine stand. I've owned this car for 15 years and I guess I'll never be finished with it. Thanks for all the nice words.
Bee Jay

[moparrob]

Thanks Rob. You've got money. I put a little extra in so you can take the Mrs. out for a $5 footlong. This forum rocks.
Bee Jay

You're quite welcome. Your project has been an inspiration to my own conversion project. I'm probably about 6 months behind you unless I get a sudden burst of inspiration at some point soon.

The wires were shipped out priority mail today. You should have them tomorrow or Monday. I'm expecting a video to be posted of the startup (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Rob

[Bee Jay]

Thanks Rob. You've got money. I put a little extra in so you can take the Mrs. out for a $5 footlong. This forum rocks.
Bee Jay

You're quite welcome. Your project has been an inspiration to my own conversion project. I'm probably about 6 months behind you unless I get a sudden burst of inspiration at some point soon.

The wires were shipped out priority mail today. You should have them tomorrow or Monday. I'm expecting a video to be posted of the startup (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Rob

Got em Rob. Thanks a bunch. They are in great shape. I cleaned them up just a little and put them in the car. I also hooked up the relay board and ran the battery cables. I powered the car up for a moment, turned on the headlights and honked the horn. Fuel lines to the carbs are next.
Bee Jay
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[moparrob]

Excellent! I'm glad they are being put to good use.

I'll be watching your thread for the start-up video.

Now it's time to get mine moving forward...

[rfuerst911sc]

Add some large stainless steel clamps to that muffler so all the weight isn't hanging off the two bolts on the muffler bracket. You'll possibly tear out the welds on the inlet pipes.