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| somd914 |
 Nov 10 2012, 10:09 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,171 Joined: 21-February 11 From: Southern Maryland Member No.: 12,741 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region  |
Like a lot of old seat belt reels, mine don't retract well without some assistance in feeding, but I've been living with it. Now the driver-side inertia lock kicks in frequently while pulling the belt out which is becoming a major PITA at times.
Anyone have any ideas on a remedy? |
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| McMark |
Nov 10 2012, 10:14 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
I know 944 belts will work, but some are just as old and worn out. I'm pretty sure Boxster belts will work as well, but I haven't ordered a set yet to confirm. You will need to swap the receivers as well, though.
See the build of my black car for details. http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=88134 |
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| underthetire |
Nov 10 2012, 10:16 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,062 Joined: 7-October 08 From: Brentwood Member No.: 9,623 Region Association: Northern California |
I took mine apart and cleaned/lubed them. Big giant metal snake in there, so watch out.
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| Dave_Darling |
Nov 10 2012, 02:25 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,985 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California 
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Big giant metal snake under lots of tension with a very sharp edge pointing outwards. Loves to jump out at you and cause long-lasting scars.
You have been warned. --DD |
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| Griffinroydonald |
Nov 10 2012, 03:03 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 49 Joined: 21-January 10 From: Kings Mtn N.C. Member No.: 11,274 Region Association: None |
I got hit in the face with a 944 snake and it did leave a scar. I also have an extra set of seat belts for sale if you can use them. They are fron a '75. Please see my add for pictures. I also have several sets of 944 belts. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif)
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| GeorgeRud |
Nov 10 2012, 03:36 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Has anyone tried fitting the new, retractable belts from Retrobeltusa.com or seatbelts plus.com? They look like they may fit and should work well, but I don't know if the retractor mechanism will fit.
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| somd914 |
Nov 10 2012, 04:07 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 1,171 Joined: 21-February 11 From: Southern Maryland Member No.: 12,741 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Thanks for all the responses and the warnings - figured digging into the reel would be a mistake, but it's good to know that for fact. But a scar or two could add some character to my ugly mug...
Think it is time to look into another set of belts be it 914 or 944 as it is becoming a fight to get the driver's belt out. |
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