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First 914, looking for resto tips/ and build ideas |
SLRPY MN |
Feb 25 2015, 10:26 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 22 Joined: 25-February 15 From: Bremerton, Wa Member No.: 18,477 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
So I met with a man last week and put down some money on 1972 1.7L 914. the body is in excellent shape, all the carpet was removed which made it easy to see any ares that could have been reusted out. minor rust in the lower crease in the rear trunk. the battery compartment and under the batttery. He told me it won't start due to a starter issue. the injectors, plugs and wires are all new. also has brand new empi wheels and tires. I'm picking up the car on friday and plan on spending most my weekend on getting this car running again. So im sure i will be spending alot of time researching possible starting issues and cleaning fuel lines.
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malcolm2 |
Mar 7 2015, 07:02 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,745 Joined: 31-May 11 From: Nashville Member No.: 13,139 Region Association: South East States |
That does not even look like the right kinda wire. I am no electrician, but the wire should work even with the cover torn. The cover keeps it from touching anything and shorting out and also keeps the wires inside clean and conductive.
IIRC I went to Autozone and got a heavy gauge wire, might even be called a starter wire. Maybe 4' long. the insides should look more like this: you could use red if you wanted. ignore the arrows. Just showing the big fat red wire. It will come with connectors on both ends. This photo from pelican: |
thieuster |
Dec 9 2015, 01:19 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 447 Joined: 31-January 15 From: 275 mls NW from Stuttgart. Member No.: 18,384 Region Association: Europe |
That does not even look like the right kinda wire. I am no electrician, but the wire should work even with the cover torn. The cover keeps it from touching anything and shorting out and also keeps the wires inside clean and conductive. IIRC I went to Autozone and got a heavy gauge wire, might even be called a starter wire. Maybe 4' long. the insides should look more like this: you could use red if you wanted. ignore the arrows. Just showing the big fat red wire. It will come with connectors on both ends. This photo from pelican: Welding wire is the way to go. I use it in all my cars. I always replace the old wire: often fraided etc. The welding cable can take a lot of current and is very flexible. On top of that: it's in black and red. Menno |
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