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> Uhh-Ohh…., My Ongoing 914 Build Adventures....
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post Aug 27 2017, 06:20 AM
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It helps to be of smaller stature like me Lawrence, but I remember it was a lot easier 25 years ago. Taking out the seats helps,
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post Aug 27 2017, 08:18 AM
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I took the driver's seat and the steering wheel out. Packing blankets on the floor of the garage and inside floor of the car help.

Still, the wiring under a 914 dash is hard to get to. I'd like to think that I got it all in one fell swoop.

I still need to pick up a dash light jumper for the oil pressure gauge. I think that is the only thing left to do in the dash area. I may say it is a pain in the ass to do, but once I get into "wiring mode," I actually enjoy the challenge of point to point wiring. The German side of my brain comes into play. All of the routing I did is tidy, zip tied, up and out of the way.
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post Aug 27 2017, 09:03 AM
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I remove the lower dash pad. It's just a screw on each end and several big ones underneath. After that just slide it back towards the rear of the car
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post Aug 27 2017, 09:13 AM
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Don't get any wires near the steering u-joint. Ask me how I know. Try this: take a piece of 3/4" plywood ~17.5" x 13.5". When you remove the seat lay this piece on the seat track. I drove 2 nails thru the plywood that pass thru the square holes so it won't slide around. Just be sure to round off the end of the nails. Then put a cushion over the plywood. Quite comfortable! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

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post Aug 27 2017, 11:09 AM
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I used some thick black plastic wire guard above the U-joint. I had some old 914 wiring harnesses from my parts pile that I pilfered wires from.

I like that board idea, Kent. Why don't you market that? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/KMA.gif)

I have had the kneepad out, Steve, but I didn't really need it out for this wiring. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif)
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post Aug 27 2017, 11:11 AM
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Dave Darling said it the best: "You're 90% done with 90% more to go."

That's where I'm at.
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post Aug 27 2017, 01:00 PM
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QUOTE(Larmo63 @ Aug 26 2017, 06:09 PM) *

Wiring gauges and working under the dash of a 914 is NOT fun. Poor Trudy, she had to put up with my moans, groans, swearing, growling, sighing, grumbling, cursing, stomping, cajoling, barking, grunting, cursing, figuring, fussing, working, and finishing.

It will (still) be a miracle if this all works. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif)

I'm pretty confident it will. Although, I will be Amazed.

I did the tach adapt box, fuel pump power, oil pressure gauge, and oil temperature gauge.

On to other adventures tomorrow. My list grows shorter.

Your not making me look forward to doing this in my car this week. How long did it take you?
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post Aug 27 2017, 01:23 PM
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It helps to be of smaller stature like me Lawrence, but I remember it was a lot easier 25 years ago. Taking out the seats helps,
True, but having a younger person with a resilient body would be better.

Neat idea on the seat board, Kent (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) ... I still have the driver's seat out of the 'BB'
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post Aug 27 2017, 06:42 PM
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Good thing your are a smaller guy too, Matt!!!

A couple afternoons. I'm making it sound worse than it really was. It almost gets addictive.


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QUOTE(Larmo63 @ Aug 26 2017, 06:09 PM) *

Wiring gauges and working under the dash of a 914 is NOT fun. Poor Trudy, she had to put up with my moans, groans, swearing, growling, sighing, grumbling, cursing, stomping, cajoling, barking, grunting, cursing, figuring, fussing, working, and finishing.

It will (still) be a miracle if this all works. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif)

I'm pretty confident it will. Although, I will be Amazed.

I did the tach adapt box, fuel pump power, oil pressure gauge, and oil temperature gauge.

On to other adventures tomorrow. My list grows shorter.

Your not making me look forward to doing this in my car this week. How long did it take you?
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post Aug 27 2017, 06:44 PM
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I hooked up the battery today and all systems seem to be good. Everything works.

Now, If I can get my carb guy back with my parts, I can pour oil and gas in.

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post Aug 28 2017, 10:57 PM
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I'm waiting on our carb guy to get my stuff back.

The wait is killing me.

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post Aug 28 2017, 11:38 PM
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If your fuel pressure is right,and the carbs setup on a basic bench setup,it will run...turn the bloody key ok (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) .
Get those vw beetle style tail pipes sorted too when your carb parts have been sorted ok (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) .
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post Aug 29 2017, 07:11 PM
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GT banana style muffler..........

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post Aug 29 2017, 07:31 PM
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QUOTE(Larmo63 @ Aug 29 2017, 06:11 PM) *

GT banana style muffler..........

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Mine Too! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)

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post Aug 29 2017, 09:59 PM
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QUOTE(Larmo63 @ Aug 30 2017, 01:11 PM) *

GT banana style muffler..........

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Was joking no offence ok? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) .
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post Aug 29 2017, 10:03 PM
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The only offense is if it doesn't sound great!!!!
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post Aug 29 2017, 10:53 PM
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Fuel lines hooked to fuel regulator up this afternoon. I'm this close. If I can get our carb guy to respond, I think we will start it by the weekend. He has a few crucial parts of mine that I need to get from him. I may have depended and trusted that I would get these parts back sooner. I don't want to say too much, but his communication skills are.....never mind.



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post Aug 29 2017, 11:02 PM
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QUOTE(Larmo63 @ Aug 29 2017, 06:11 PM) *

GT banana style muffler..........

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I removed mine for a triad. It was just toooo quiet...
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post Aug 29 2017, 11:28 PM
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Lawrence, what kind of carb parts are you missing? I have a decent collection of 3BBL IDA parts in a box at home. might help you get the ball rolling quicker.
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post Aug 29 2017, 11:40 PM
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QUOTE(Larmo63 @ Aug 29 2017, 06:11 PM) *

GT banana style muffler..........

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif)


I removed mine for a triad. It was just toooo quiet...

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