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> My slow-paced, mundane progress thread
RoadGlue
post Nov 19 2017, 09:51 PM
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Engine and transaxle together at last, and a 914 in waiting.

A nice gash in the door and pillar from a nasty parking lot accident about ten years ago. Neighbor dragged her SUV alongside my car. I took the insurance money and bought another 914. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

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post Nov 19 2017, 09:56 PM
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I didn't realize until Friday that my Tangerine Racing jack plate wouldn't fit my jack without an adapter, so we made an adapter-matic ®. Chris approved?

Highly recommend his jack plate though. Made balancing the motor a one-handed job.

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post Nov 19 2017, 09:59 PM
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New speedo drive with the extra o-ring. Oh f&ck though - I'm missing the right-angle bit. I need to purchase one, so I guess I'm hitting the classifieds here later.

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post Nov 19 2017, 10:02 PM
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911 mounts and I elongated the holes as they're a bit too close together for the 914 mounting bracket.

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Success! She's in. Wish my car looked as good as the powertrain.

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post Nov 19 2017, 10:05 PM
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Starting to fit the carbs.

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As she rests tonight. Pointing the right direction and ready to get back on the road again!

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post Nov 19 2017, 10:07 PM
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Lots to do still, but I'm stoked to have gotten this far this weekend. Small chance we'll be firing it up next weekend. Starter, spark plug wires and the shift linkage bushings are showing up this week. I'll just need a battery, some break-in oil and a bunch of time to wrap up all the other little things. We'll see!

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post Nov 20 2017, 12:31 AM
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I ended up ordering the Innovative Motor Sports MTX-L PLUS: Digital Wideband Air/Fuel Ratio Gauge Kit (8 Ft.) with an 8' extension. Thanks for the recommendation Dug! I might have gotten by with a 3' extension, but I measured it out to needing 14'. The gauge includes a 2' lead as well, but that still gets me to just 13'. Oh well, I'll know soon.

http://innovatemotorsports.com/products/mtxl_plus.php

It's a got a party trick. You can get solid data logging out of their system when used in conjunction with their MTX-D: Vacuum / Boost & Shift Light gauge (for sending RPM data) and their PL-1: Pocket Logger, Innovate MTS Datalogger.

I'm holding off on the secondary pcs of kit until I make sure I have a running car.

Here's the gauge face.

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Doug pointed out that the only $hitty part is that the needle LED is just a single LED and doesn't show a fully lit progression on all the LEDS leading up to the value LED.

I'll report back and write a review when I've had a chance to play with it.
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post Nov 20 2017, 07:01 AM
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QUOTE(RoadGlue @ Nov 16 2017, 12:42 PM) *

Mark, I think the happy medium is somewhere in the middle. The wire gauge is gargantuan! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Okay, that's not the one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
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post Nov 22 2017, 11:14 AM
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Still trudging forward.

Damn, I love new parts!

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Painting a shift rod -

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Here's how I cut the tubing for the wire clamps -

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That looks better! I was missing all of them in the engine compartment.

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Installed the relay board and started laying out the engine harness.

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Should be getting a new batch of goodies in the mail today. Might have time to wrap up the shift linkage this evening too. Just LOATHING the thought of attaching the linkage boot at the firewall. What a pain in the ass.
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post Nov 22 2017, 11:46 AM
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It is really happening!
text me if you still need the angle drive
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post Nov 22 2017, 11:50 AM
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QUOTE(gms @ Nov 22 2017, 09:46 AM) *

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It is really happening!
text me if you still need the angle drive


No stopping this train now! We'ze on a roll, yo!

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Garold hooked me up with a few parts I needed, including the angle drive. Thanks!
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post Nov 26 2017, 11:09 PM
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Haven't updated the post in a few days, but I've been working my butt off getting the car ready the past week.

Wrapped up the shift linkage. Adjusted it today too. Think it feels right, but we'll find out for sure when she's running.

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post Nov 26 2017, 11:13 PM
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This Triad muffler is kinda jacked. Sits way too close to the body on the driver's side and is firmly planted on the passenger side. The center glass pack was opened up at some point too and gutted. The O2 bung is also in a really lousy spot. IIRC, this was a bit loud for my tastes when I ran it on my other car.

That being said I've had a lead on another muffler which with a little luck will be here later this week.

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post Nov 26 2017, 11:17 PM
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Didn't get any photos of a lot of work I did on Saturday, but had a buddy come over and we ran the fuel pump wiring from the frunk to the stock FI pump location in the engine bay. Also rerouted the CHT gauge and oil temp gauge wiring. Lastly, got my O2 harness in place, but I'm wiring for a 3' extension before I can wrap that up.

Also finished plumbing the fuel hoses at the tank. Replaced the carpet (sponges) that the tank sits on with high density closed cell foam that won't hold water.

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Looks like I didn't clean that yet... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)

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post Nov 26 2017, 11:19 PM
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She's not much to look at, but I'm chipping away at the cosmetic issues.
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post Nov 26 2017, 11:21 PM
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New heater pull cable and nipples. That cable has been hanging in my garage for at least a decade. Glad to put it to use.

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post Nov 26 2017, 11:24 PM
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Wiring and interior fun. Installed new seat adjustment handles too.

Also ordered Gray German Loop carpet today. The Black Friday sale at 914world has made this an expensive weekend. Please don't tell my better half, k?

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post Nov 26 2017, 11:26 PM
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Cleaned off the dust, glued the dash fave vinyl around the stereo. Replaced one of the seat cushions.

The German Loop carpet can't get here soon enough!

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post Nov 26 2017, 11:27 PM
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Oh, also installed a new reproduction center tray from Stoddard. It required a lot of trimming and in the end still didn't fit great. Can't say I recommend it.
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post Nov 26 2017, 11:35 PM
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Catch can installed, but waiting for my oil filler tower before I vent the case to the can.

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