Transmission angle drive plug, removing speedometer cable Options

[vitamin914]

Before I commit to a GPS driven speedometer, I want to find sources for everything I will need. The one thing I can't seem to find is source for a plug to fill the hole where the angle drive lives.

Anyone know where to get one?

[bdstone914]

Before I commit to a GPS driven speedometer, I want to find sources for everything I will need. The one thing I can't seem to find is source for a plug to fill the hole where the angle drive lives.

Anyone know where to get one?

I would tap the hole in the old bushing for 10mm and install a threaded plug in it.
You might find a Welch or freeze plug that size.

[GregAmy]

Subscribing.

I bought one for my race car from someone on this forum, but I canot remember who. I'd lke another one for the street car (going to a GPS speedo).

"Call me"...?

[vitamin914]

Subscribing.

I bought one for my race car from someone on this forum, but I canot remember who. I'd lke another one for the street car (going to a GPS speedo).

"Call me"...?

I found the picture from member @okieflyr selling one in 2010. He said it was made by a place called Air-cooled Racing. Googled that with no luck.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=108837

Not complicated to turn one on a lathe, just no idea what the dimensions should be, and if someone already makes it...

[914Mels]

Before I commit to a GPS driven speedometer, I want to find sources for everything I will need. The one thing I can't seem to find is source for a plug to fill the hole where the angle drive lives.

Anyone know where to get one?

This may seem obvious but why not just leave the drive in the case?

[brant]

We gutted a stock angle drive
then TIG welded it closed in the center where it allows oil to flow to the cable in stock configuration

then put a plastic plug into it for appearances

[vitamin914]

Before I commit to a GPS driven speedometer, I want to find sources for everything I will need. The one thing I can't seem to find is source for a plug to fill the hole where the angle drive lives.

Anyone know where to get one?

This may seem obvious but why not just leave the drive in the case?

You could, but that leaves a rotating part exposed to kicked up dirt and water - I don't want that finding its way into a spinning part. Transmission oil may also leak out. Normally the speedometer cable's outer sheath protects all that from happening.

I guess another reason is to have less stuff needlessly spinning.


If no one makes a plug anymore, maybe plugging the end of 914Rubber's speedometer drive gear guide bushing kit would be a solution - albeit a pricey plug for $70. Maybe Mark @mikey914 can sell a partially finished bushing without the centre bored out?

[Mikey914]

I have 50-60 on my shelf for now so I don;t plan to set up and make some for awhile.

The solution is probably simpler. If you remove the gear drive you may be able to find a bolt and sealing washer. Or if you wanted to leave it in, you could put the bolt in a vice and drill out a clearance for the shaft in the bolt. The part we make is just like OEM, except with the extra o- (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ring to work as an additional seal and keep it from dripping on your garage floor.

[vitamin914]

I have 50-60 on my shelf for now so I don;t plan to set up and make some for awhile.

The solution is probably simpler. If you remove the gear drive you may be able to find a bolt and sealing washer. Or if you wanted to leave it in, you could put the bolt in a vice and drill out a clearance for the shaft in the bolt. The part we make is just like OEM, except with the extra o- (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ring to work as an additional seal and keep it from dripping on your garage floor.

Thanks Mark. Always worth asking - sometimes you catch a part on a reorder cycle.


A bit more luck looking for Aircooled Racing. I found a facebook page for them by adding more search terms to google...

https://www.facebook.com/Aircooled-Racing-118949581472047/

They are in PA and @okieflyr is from PA according to the bio... good chances this is the place. Might be worth a call on Monday to see if they have any plugs available. If not I may go with Mark's suggestion and find a way to seal the hole in his part. I don't have a used bushing lying around, buying a used one is just as expensive as a new one.

[okieflyr]

I have 50-60 on my shelf for now so I don;t plan to set up and make some for awhile.

The solution is probably simpler. If you remove the gear drive you may be able to find a bolt and sealing washer. Or if you wanted to leave it in, you could put the bolt in a vice and drill out a clearance for the shaft in the bolt. The part we make is just like OEM, except with the extra o- (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ring to work as an additional seal and keep it from dripping on your garage floor.

Thanks Mark. Always worth asking - sometimes you catch a part on a reorder cycle.


A bit more luck looking for Aircooled Racing. I found a facebook page for them by adding more search terms to google...

https://www.facebook.com/Aircooled-Racing-118949581472047/

They are in PA and @okieflyr is from PA according to the bio... good chances this is the place. Might be worth a call on Monday to see if they have any plugs available. If not I may go with Mark's suggestion and find a way to seal the hole in his part. I don't have a used bushing lying around, buying a used one is just as expensive as a new one.

I see that you've figured out the source correctly. He's a small shop with many distractions, but a good guy.
His website didn't seem to be working today for me, but you found him.
Good luck.