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| Cazz |
 Jul 14 2019, 01:40 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 13 Joined: 22-December 16 From: NC Member No.: 20,688 Region Association: None  |
I just bought a 914 that has been converted to a 914-6 with a 2.7 engine
Can the alternator be replaced with the engine in the car or do I need to drop it down/take the engine out |
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| mepstein |
Jul 14 2019, 01:50 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,279 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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In the car is possible. There’s a thread or two. I think Clay wrote one.
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| Retroracer |
Jul 14 2019, 02:16 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 612 Joined: 7-July 13 From: Bend OR Member No.: 16,100 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) yes, should not need to drop the engine.
SOme dependency on what intake you are running - carbs are a little easier to get unbolted, injection systems can be more involved. Good luck! - Tony |
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| Cairo94507 |
Jul 14 2019, 02:31 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,776 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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It is do-able. It is a tight fit and a pain in the rear but you can do it. I did it on my last 6 about 30 years ago when I was young, flexible and willing. Today, I would have someone else do it for me. I just can't bend like that anymore. Now I sweat tying my shoes..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| IronHillRestorations |
Jul 14 2019, 02:40 PM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,719 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None
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If you also need to do a valve adjustment, I'd probably drop the engine. To leave the engine in the car you have to take off the induction and fan shroud, which can be as much of a hassle as just dropping the engine.
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| Luke M |
Jul 14 2019, 05:18 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,373 Joined: 8-February 05 From: WNY Member No.: 3,574 Region Association: North East States
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Like Perry just said... It's easier to drop the engine and do it. While there do the valve adjustment. It's way easier then in the car. I can drop my 6 engine by myself in 45 minutes to an hour. Once on the ground the fan housing/alt can be removed in 15 mins. I bet in that 1.5 hour time frame you will still be working away and swearing up a storm.
Here's a few link to view : http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=10187 http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=8098 |
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| porschetub |
Jul 15 2019, 05:37 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,701 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
Yep,will drive you nuts but it can be done,make sure you re-torque the fan strap to factory specs as it easy to overtighten it and your fan will touch the housing ...ask me how I know,also make sure you have a good ground strap altenator to crankcase as this is important,good luck.
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| cdn914 |
Jul 15 2019, 06:33 PM
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cdn914 Group: Members Posts: 193 Joined: 15-March 04 From: Winnipeg, Canada Member No.: 1,801 Region Association: Canada
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Easier to do a thorough job by dropping the engine. You likely will regret trying it with the engine in the car.
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| PanelBilly |
Jul 15 2019, 08:18 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,807 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Done it several times. Wouldn’t try unless you have a hole in the firewall to access the front.
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