Hatching a Plot & gauging interest, 914-6 Engine Access Hatch |
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Hatching a Plot & gauging interest, 914-6 Engine Access Hatch |
forrestkhaag |
Jan 10 2017, 12:11 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 935 Joined: 21-April 14 From: Scottsdale, Arizona Member No.: 17,273 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I am now in the latter stages of putting together a "kit" for the firewall access hatch for the 914-6 GT and others in need of easy tuning access to pulley, belt changes, fan area inspections, etc. made of multiple layers of hand laid fiberglass.
I have made the mold and a prototype from a CNC true copy of the firewall area needed / I will be posting an offer of the complete kit shortly in FS/WTB. The Hatch, Rivnuts and bolts, and illustrated instructions for cutting the holes in the correct location will be part of this kit. the installation allows the backpad to be used without interference. This photo shows a painted version installed. I will offer these kits in raw fiberglass for the purists out there but all can easily be painted if so desired. Based on the material and time invested, I am anticipating a cost of around 75 bucks if nine or less kits are ordered and 50 bucks if ten or more kits are ordered / shipping included in lower 48. Any initial interest? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Attached thumbnail(s) |
11tenths |
Jan 10 2017, 04:00 PM
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Ve get too soon old, und too late schmart Group: Members Posts: 142 Joined: 11-October 12 From: Islip, Long Island, NY Member No.: 15,026 Region Association: North East States |
I've been thinking of doing this for awhile now; just can't imagine trying to change a belt in the field (or even a warm garage) while adjusting and readjusting the tension with the correct amount of shims, all the while blind...
I think GeorgeRud said it best in 2010: "There's an easy 3 step procedure to change the fanbelt on a -6 that doesn't require an access hole in the firewall. I found this out after 35 years of ownership! 1. Remove engine from car 2. Change fanbelt 3. Replace engine into car" Even Slits weighed in on the access port: "Tis far easier to remove the backpad and cut a hole in the firewall to see the crank pulley / fan housing marks and also gives access to the distributor for timing. And in the end, it is easier to drop the engine to do the above jobs unless you have cut the hole. I have tried mirrors to no avail ... I guess I'm just not that good of a mechanic." Right. I guess all this to say- Yes, I have initial interest. Cheers- and good luck- Harry (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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