New here and need some help 914/8 Chevy 350 refurbish, Cleaning up and refurbishing 1973 914 - 350 converted car |
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New here and need some help 914/8 Chevy 350 refurbish, Cleaning up and refurbishing 1973 914 - 350 converted car |
Daryl32 |
Jan 14 2020, 02:36 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 133 Joined: 14-January 20 From: Southern California Member No.: 23,827 Region Association: Southern California |
So just a hello and introduction.
I am Daryl - sorta old and have been working on cars since 1969. Mostly Chevy's and Dodge's - then a 30 years or so I got my first taste of German engineering with a BMW E21 320i we were given as our Dd died on us. So I am here because a friend of a friend needed help with a project. We thought it just needed some carb work and a couple of leaks sorted out. The project have taken on the project of working out some issues with a chevy 350 converted 1973 914, the conversion is most likely 10 plus years old. I believe the kit is a Renegade kit. Some of the issues were it bleeds fluid very where the tranny and engine can. Most of the leaks have been addressed and stopped "I hope". Heads were replaced because both were cracked. New Holley carb will go on with new intake with square bore pattern for more choices in carbs. New electric water pump Lots of bent and rusty parts blasted and powder coated or replaced. Now that all this is done I need to fix the wiring and try to put it all back together. I can find lots of pictures of Chevy v8's from the top seating in the cars, But I could use some good pictures of the bottom of the car. Shiftier issues I need to address. Fuel line placement to carb Thorttel cable placements with carb facing forward. Where did you run your wiring harness to the engine bay? I am sure I will have more questions by the day. May work bench - sorta. |
DickSteinkamp |
Jan 14 2020, 06:13 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 500 Joined: 27-February 17 From: Bellingham, WA Member No.: 20,876 Region Association: None |
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I'm sorta old too...but still playing with cars. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) I finished my SBC conversion this summer. Mostly Renegade conversion parts. Mine has their belt driven water pump set up. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/live.staticflickr.com-20876-1579047225.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/live.staticflickr.com-20876-1579047226.2.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/live.staticflickr.com-20876-1579047227.3.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/live.staticflickr.com-20876-1579047227.4.jpg) Here's a few underneath shots... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/live.staticflickr.com-20876-1579047227.5.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/live.staticflickr.com-20876-1579047227.6.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/live.staticflickr.com-20876-1579047228.7.jpg) Describe your shifter issues. You should have the side shift trany in your 73 which actually shifts quite nicely with new shifter bushings all the way through and adjusted correctly. I replaced the FI fuel pump with a lower pressure one for a carb. Used the stock fuel lines back to the engine compartment. Short piece of hose from it to the carb. Off the shelf aftermarket throttle linkage holder and stock throttle cable. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/live.staticflickr.com-20876-1579047228.8.jpg) Stock 914 wiring harness with just a few simple mods to run the fuel pump without the ECU and to light the alternator idiot light. Plenty of help available here on the World. I could not have done mine without this forum. |
Daryl32 |
May 2 2020, 08:24 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 133 Joined: 14-January 20 From: Southern California Member No.: 23,827 Region Association: Southern California |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) I'm sorta old too...but still playing with cars. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) I finished my SBC conversion this summer. Mostly Renegade conversion parts. Mine has their belt driven water pump set up. Stock 914 wiring harness with just a few simple mods to run the fuel pump without the ECU and to light the alternator idiot light. Plenty of help available here on the World. I could not have done mine without this forum. Dick how are you doing. Being driving the 914 for the last week on and off, giving it a shack down. What tranny mounts are you running? I thing the ones in the car are worn out and not sure solid ones are the way to go? Daryl. |
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