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| zach914v8 |
 Aug 28 2016, 07:00 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 216 Joined: 26-November 10 From: Houston Member No.: 12,426 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
Ok. so I have not driven my car in about 3 years. The usual suspects at play here, work, family money. About 2 years ago I decided to start stock piling stuff to do the six speed set up.
So about a month ago I decided it was a good time to address some issues in the car and get all the bugs out of it, drive it a bunch, before I go with a 6 speed LS engine. And it begins..... Started with a carb rebuild.... new fuel tank, new fuel lines, new trans mounts, new shift rod bushings, new rad fan, new thermostat....ect I go to drive it for the first time last night and the clutch pedal goes to the floor even before I start the car. OK, not a big deal, cable popped out at trans. Put it back on, and this time started the car. Wont go in a single FREAKIN GEAR!!!!!! So shut the car off and start to try to see if I can get it into gear that way. Of course, no reverse, 2 or 4 with the car off. Have no idea what changed since the new shift rod worked before the bushings. I think the clutch cable adjustment, and the shifter are both out of wack at the same time? I just want to go drive my damn car!!!! There I'm done. |
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| EdwardBlume |
Aug 28 2016, 07:08 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California 
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QUOTE(zach914v8 @ Aug 28 2016, 06:00 AM)  Ok. so I have not driven my car in about 3 years. The usual suspects at play here, work, family money. About 2 years ago I decided to start stock piling stuff to do the six speed set up. So about a month ago I decided it was a good time to address some issues in the car and get all the bugs out of it, drive it a bunch, before I go with a 6 speed LS engine. And it begins..... Started with a carb rebuild.... new fuel tank, new fuel lines, new trans mounts, new shift rod bushings, new rad fan, new thermostat....ect I go to drive it for the first time last night and the clutch pedal goes to the floor even before I start the car. OK, not a big deal, cable popped out at trans. Put it back on, and this time started the car. Wont go in a single FREAKIN GEAR!!!!!! So shut the car off and start to try to see if I can get it into gear that way. Of course, no reverse, 2 or 4 with the car off. Have no idea what changed since the new shift rod worked before the bushings. I think the clutch cable adjustment, and the shifter are both out of wack at the same time? I just want to go drive my damn car!!!! There I'm done. I've had to realign various shifters through the years, and after new bushings, you can pretty much count on it. You'll be driving it soon! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
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| wndsrfr |
Aug 28 2016, 08:28 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,428 Joined: 30-April 09 From: Rescue, Virginia Member No.: 10,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(zach914v8 @ Aug 28 2016, 05:00 AM) Ok. so I have not driven my car in about 3 years. The usual suspects at play here, work, family money. About 2 years ago I decided to start stock piling stuff to do the six speed set up. So about a month ago I decided it was a good time to address some issues in the car and get all the bugs out of it, drive it a bunch, before I go with a 6 speed LS engine. And it begins..... Started with a carb rebuild.... new fuel tank, new fuel lines, new trans mounts, new shift rod bushings, new rad fan, new thermostat....ect I go to drive it for the first time last night and the clutch pedal goes to the floor even before I start the car. OK, not a big deal, cable popped out at trans. Put it back on, and this time started the car. Wont go in a single FREAKIN GEAR!!!!!! So shut the car off and start to try to see if I can get it into gear that way. Of course, no reverse, 2 or 4 with the car off. Have no idea what changed since the new shift rod worked before the bushings. I think the clutch cable adjustment, and the shifter are both out of wack at the same time? I just want to go drive my damn car!!!! There I'm done. At 3am on Christmas morning, finally getting to unbox the kids bicycle, totally fatigued, read the Jinglish insert....."NOTE....Assembly of bicycle require great peace of mind." Step away, settle down, you'll get it. |
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| Cracker |
Aug 28 2016, 08:38 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,148 Joined: 2-February 10 From: Atlanta (area) Member No.: 11,316 Region Association: South East States
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Zach - And for an encouraging word...one step forward, two steps back. These projects can be that way at times.
PS: I'd adjust and test your shifter with the engine off... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) Tony |
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| zach914v8 |
Aug 28 2016, 08:44 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 216 Joined: 26-November 10 From: Houston Member No.: 12,426 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Lol, great piece of mind, I like that.
So far this morning I have adjusted the clutch cable and adjusted the shifter. Fingers crossed that I can go drive it. I waiting another hour to start it it because my neighbors don't like the sound of nearly open headers. I wish I could find an alarm clock that sounded like open headers that would be a hell of a way to start your day....lol. |
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| Cracker |
Aug 28 2016, 08:50 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,148 Joined: 2-February 10 From: Atlanta (area) Member No.: 11,316 Region Association: South East States
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Screw the neighbors...you live in Houston! By 12 noon you'll be bathing in your teener...get out there and test!
T QUOTE(zach914v8 @ Aug 28 2016, 10:44 AM) I wish I could find an alarm clock that sounded like open headers that would be a hell of a way to start your day....lol. |
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| zach914v8 |
Aug 28 2016, 09:27 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 216 Joined: 26-November 10 From: Houston Member No.: 12,426 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(Cracker @ Aug 28 2016, 09:50 AM) Screw the neighbors...you live in Houston! By 12 noon you'll be bathing in your teener...get out there and test! T QUOTE(zach914v8 @ Aug 28 2016, 10:44 AM) I wish I could find an alarm clock that sounded like open headers that would be a hell of a way to start your day....lol. I partly took your advise Tony, I started it on the lift and eureka! we have gears!!!!! whoop whoop... just about to go dive this bitty. |
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| cali914 |
Aug 28 2016, 09:49 AM
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cali914 Group: Members Posts: 447 Joined: 26-April 06 From: Berkeley Ca. Member No.: 5,934 Region Association: Northern California |
Are you running the 901 currently
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| PanelBilly |
Aug 28 2016, 10:38 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,796 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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After you "finish" the car plan to spend 3 hours of garage time to every hour of driving. Of course staring at the car in frustration is included in the garage time
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| zach914v8 |
Aug 28 2016, 10:45 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 216 Joined: 26-November 10 From: Houston Member No.: 12,426 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(cali914 @ Aug 28 2016, 10:49 AM) Are you running the 901 currently Yes sir right now the car has a 901/914 OK, got to go drive. Took it to the local gas station to fill up and of course a cop was there to lecture me about my exhaust..... blah... is no louder than a harley so whatever. All the gears work and it goes, didn't over heat and was fun. Now I have a stuck left rear caliper to replace but I was kinda expecting that. I will say one thing, it's not nearly as fast as I remembered. I guess working on performance cars at the shop where I am employed has desensitized me to it. Its coming time for the 6 speed and the LS engine!!!!! |
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| zach914v8 |
Aug 28 2016, 10:50 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 216 Joined: 26-November 10 From: Houston Member No.: 12,426 Region Association: Southwest Region |
BTW, Thanks racerchris for your write up on how to adjust the shifter. My 12 y.o.son is thrilled with himself for holding the shift rod to the right whiile I tightened the shifter up. Worked like a champ and he's happy as a clam. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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| Cracker |
Aug 28 2016, 10:55 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,148 Joined: 2-February 10 From: Atlanta (area) Member No.: 11,316 Region Association: South East States
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Bah Humbug on the cop - odd. I've never been bothered - they give me the wave/thumbs up. Mine literally too loud and 3" straight pipes.
... and Chris is the man! An asset to the 914 hobby. Tony |
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| sixaddict |
Aug 28 2016, 11:11 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 794 Joined: 22-January 09 From: Panama City Beach, FL Member No.: 9,961 Region Association: South East States
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Why....... because he needs an LS to make a 914 go fast (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
QUOTE(Cracker @ Aug 28 2016, 09:55 AM) Bah Humbug on the cop - odd. I've never been bothered - they give me the wave/thumbs up. Mine literally too loud and 3" straight pipes. ... and Chris is the man! An asset to the 914 hobby. Tony |
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| Cracker |
Aug 28 2016, 11:15 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,148 Joined: 2-February 10 From: Atlanta (area) Member No.: 11,316 Region Association: South East States
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Terry - When are you planning on going fast; joining the club? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
Tony QUOTE(sixaddict @ Aug 28 2016, 01:11 PM) Why....... because he needs an LS to make a 914 go fast (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) QUOTE(Cracker @ Aug 28 2016, 09:55 AM) Bah Humbug on the cop - odd. I've never been bothered - they give me the wave/thumbs up. Mine literally too loud and 3" straight pipes. ... and Chris is the man! An asset to the 914 hobby. Tony |
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| zach914v8 |
Aug 28 2016, 11:16 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 216 Joined: 26-November 10 From: Houston Member No.: 12,426 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(Cracker @ Aug 28 2016, 11:55 AM) Bah Humbug on the cop - odd. I've never been bothered - they give me the wave/thumbs up. Mine literally too loud and 3" straight pipes. ... and Chris is the man! An asset to the 914 hobby. Tony Well he didnt give me a ticket, I told him I could bolt in the removeable baffles.... even thougt I chucked those things years ago lol. Here are some pics of my turd out of its cave for the first time in three years.   |
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| DRPHIL914 |
Aug 28 2016, 10:23 PM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,758 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States
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Nice! Is it copper metallic? I wondered what my car would look like if it had flares!
If it's not it sure looks close to my '75's original color. |
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| Chris914n6 |
Aug 28 2016, 10:27 PM
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Jackstands are my life. Group: Members Posts: 3,302 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Looks like GM Sunset Orange to me. Was one of the colors on my list. Looks good on flares. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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| zach914v8 |
Aug 29 2016, 06:42 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 216 Joined: 26-November 10 From: Houston Member No.: 12,426 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Thanks guys,
Sunset orange is close, but it is gm atomic orange with a bit more gold added to it. |
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| sb914 |
Aug 29 2016, 06:49 AM
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Surf Guru Group: Members Posts: 4,295 Joined: 25-November 12 From: Brookings,Oregon Member No.: 15,191 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(zach914v8 @ Aug 29 2016, 05:42 AM) Thanks guys, Sunset orange is close, but it is gm atomic orange with a bit more gold added to it. Sweet car! Looks great |
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| zach914v8 |
Aug 29 2016, 07:34 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 216 Joined: 26-November 10 From: Houston Member No.: 12,426 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(sb914 @ Aug 29 2016, 07:49 AM) QUOTE(zach914v8 @ Aug 29 2016, 05:42 AM) Thanks guys, Sunset orange is close, but it is gm atomic orange with a bit more gold added to it. Sweet car! Looks great Thank you, still a long way from done. Need to make a giant 914rubber.com purchase. At this rate I will have a super bad ass LS powered 6 speed car by the year 2030, lol (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) |
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