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| eyesright |
 Nov 3 2016, 05:21 PM
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My clutch tube looked bad at the firewall...
 ...but the tube was secure in the tunnel. So I figured I might get away with some JB Weld plugging the firewall......BZZZZT!....WROOOOOONG!....Memories from 42 years ago of my never to be forgotten drill instructor hollering, "WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU ARE DOING, ASSBAG??!!!" caused me to assume the position and begin pushups forever. Once I recovered my confidence I thought I'd offer morning donuts, or afternoon BBQ and several 914 experts would show up with welders and I'd be able to take a drive to happy hour at Sonic drive-in for half price burgers after 5PM. Then I remembered that this is Oklahoma and it would take more than donuts and beer to lure the experts from the coast to bail me out. So I came up with this little gem...  |
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| Amphicar770 |
Nov 3 2016, 05:44 PM
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No wonder the JB weld did not hold, you forgot to reinforce it wth duct tape. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
Seriously, given propensity of these tubes to break, I am surprised no one has come up with a reinforcing bracket to help keep it from breaking to begin with. Maybe similar to what you have with a sleeve that slides over the original. Sounds like a job for Tangerine Racing! |
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| eyesright |
Nov 3 2016, 06:59 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 430 Joined: 8-January 12 From: OK Member No.: 13,979 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(Amphicar770 @ Nov 3 2016, 03:44 PM)  No wonder the JB weld did not hold, you forgot to reinforce it wth duct tape. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) Seriously, given propensity of these tubes to break, I am surprised no one has come up with a reinforcing bracket to help keep it from breaking to begin with. Maybe similar to what you have with a sleeve that slides over the original. Sounds like a job for Tangerine Racing! You're right, clutch tubes are a failure waiting to happen...as I found out. If some enterprising 914 shop were to stamp a similar plate out, I'd recommend everyone screw or weld one in place before the tube gives way while travelling to the next Octeenerfest or some similar scenario. I think the welding scares most of us away but surely sheet metal screws should do well while the firewall metal is still sound. |
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eyesright My clutch tube repair Nov 3 2016, 05:21 PM
Mikey914 Good thing you replaced the fuel line with steel, ... Nov 3 2016, 05:28 PM eyesright Attached to the firewall with stainless screws it ... Nov 3 2016, 05:29 PM eyesright So here's the final product, clutch and shift ... Nov 3 2016, 05:41 PM barefoot Mine had a thick plate somewhat larger than yours ... Nov 3 2016, 07:53 PM cuddyk That reinforcing bracket is a great idea...even if... Nov 4 2016, 10:51 AM
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That reinforcing bracket is a great idea...even i... Nov 4 2016, 06:05 PM gtbarnes
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