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> Is anyone else wrenching in preparation for RRC?
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post Aug 22 2023, 07:28 AM
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Spent the weekend going over ver the car
Started packing last night
Time for a road trip


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post Aug 22 2023, 08:08 AM
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Yes on the wrenching, working on a long list of things. No on the packing, you are way ahead of me on that.
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post Aug 22 2023, 01:57 PM
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Is my tee shirt in that trunk?
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post Aug 22 2023, 03:17 PM
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QUOTE(Front yard mechanic @ Aug 22 2023, 01:57 PM) *

Is my tee shirt in that trunk?


It’s not
I think Ron is bring them…. Which means s for the best. Because my wife wants the passenger seat.
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post Aug 22 2023, 07:01 PM
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Yes working on odds and ends to make sure the car is ready for the RRC
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post Aug 22 2023, 07:03 PM
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QUOTE(brant @ Aug 22 2023, 01:17 PM) *

QUOTE(Front yard mechanic @ Aug 22 2023, 01:57 PM) *

Is my tee shirt in that trunk?


It’s not
I think Ron is bring them…. Which means s for the best. Because my wife wants the passenger seat.

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post Aug 27 2023, 04:58 PM
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Finding some really strange stuff.
A loose axle bolt on the wheel side. I think the only thing keeping it from falling out was the boot.
A loose engine mount bolt that I used my fingers to tighten before I could get a wrench on it.
A missing timing cover nut and washer that may have contributed to a small leak.
Trying to get a wrench on everything at this point, don't trust any of it.
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post Aug 27 2023, 05:32 PM
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My hats off to you guys! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)

Those who do their own wrenching and drive their 50-year-old sports car long distance without a security vehicle are the real car guys in my book!

Those who load their commercially restored trailer queens into their 100K car hauler and pull it to the meet with a 3-million-dollar Prevost DO NOT command the same respect from me.

They're wannabees...

The commercial shops desperately need these types, but I'd not be comfortable in their presence.

You guys' ROCK! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

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post Aug 27 2023, 08:20 PM
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Several points to address. Oil change. I also have a somewhat unusual KEP clutch for the 3.2. It requires (according to documentation) a large clutch cable throw. I made a bell crank by making the cable pulley center as an eccentric. That needs reevaluation and rebuilding. Getting all of the grease and dirt gone is critical too. Then there is the center console. I have step down bucks for USB, but I need to mess with the panel. So it stays put during driving. Then there is the clock. It has gained a day and a half since the RRC2022. Probably will replace it with a plastic VDO clock. Making sure the wipers work too. PM thunderstorms seem possible.

I am running headers. Will bring a down vest, but how cold is it likely to get at Steamboat? Maybe some sort of long-johns? Or maybe sweats.

Then it is on to the PNW where I hope to own a garage. When King county says OK.
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post Aug 28 2023, 08:04 AM
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Just drain oil to adjust valve to eliminate backfire issues ,
Dual carbs,40's,
fresh built (tight compression)
more difficult to turn motor to check the valves ,Ugh

"Real 914 mechanic don't do Yoga"

further hampered by fuel lines right above timing mark, previous mechanic (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)

Big push to get some mileage on this BB 914 before Red rock
work out bugs,
Having issues with oil temo gauge pegged. Tach not working,(MSD ignition)
(sourcing out a convertor for this )

Good news A/R works like a charm, tad lean now.
Goal today, put together interior enough to test drive.

Quick run down on BB,
Most of the gang here in Mile High city knows I had this BB 914 in and out of my garage for years.
I finally get running but only on three cylinders,
Two rebuild later, first failed, aftermarket Fuel injection ruin motor
Second rebuild, running on Progressive carb, just to break in motor, One cylinder major leak between head and cyn.

BB went to a VW expert (I got married, BIG Mistake!!)where he found leak.
Engine fixed and tons of unnecessary work by previous mech,
He started having health issue (Brain damage)
BB was ready for pavement when develop Huge oil leak.
BB got shelved.

I volunteered to take a look, (am Free from Nasty marriage)
Fixed leak, corrected Non 914 stuff.
Took on task of Dual carbs, (am Not a big fan of )
motor build for it and am willing to learn .

this where I am at.

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post Aug 28 2023, 08:21 AM
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I usually just wait until the night before to see if my car is even running.

Makes it more exciting!
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post Aug 28 2023, 08:22 AM
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Weather looks like mid 70's during the day, and high 30's at night, brrr. It is the mountains and a ski hill, so be prepared. First time for me with the no heat option. We'll see how that works out.
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post Aug 28 2023, 09:37 AM
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QUOTE(NARP74 @ Aug 28 2023, 08:22 AM) *

Weather looks like mid 70's during the day, and high 30's at night, brrr. It is the mountains and a ski hill, so be prepared. First time for me with the no heat option. We'll see how that works out.



no heat!?
Guarantee snow!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif)

Bring a sleeping bag,
You'll be just fine!
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post Aug 28 2023, 09:53 AM
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QUOTE(majkos1 @ Aug 28 2023, 09:37 AM) *

QUOTE(NARP74 @ Aug 28 2023, 08:22 AM) *

Weather looks like mid 70's during the day, and high 30's at night, brrr. It is the mountains and a ski hill, so be prepared. First time for me with the no heat option. We'll see how that works out.



no heat!?
Guarantee snow!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif)

Bring a sleeping bag,
You'll be just fine!

Gee thanks. Now I am worried!
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post Aug 28 2023, 01:06 PM
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QUOTE(NARP74 @ Aug 28 2023, 09:53 AM) *

QUOTE(majkos1 @ Aug 28 2023, 09:37 AM) *

QUOTE(NARP74 @ Aug 28 2023, 08:22 AM) *

Weather looks like mid 70's during the day, and high 30's at night, brrr. It is the mountains and a ski hill, so be prepared. First time for me with the no heat option. We'll see how that works out.



no heat!?
Guarantee snow!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif)

Bring a sleeping bag,
You'll be just fine!

Gee thanks. Now I am worried!


Don't be,

914 are Great in the snow.
Drove mine for years to all the ski areas wherever the race were held at.
Steamboat is one! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post Aug 28 2023, 03:06 PM
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QUOTE(JamesM @ Aug 28 2023, 06:21 AM) *

I usually just wait until the night before to see if my car is even running.

Makes it more exciting!

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post Aug 28 2023, 03:21 PM
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Then it is on to the PNW where I hope to own a garage. When King county says OK.
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If you’re going up 101 I have a guest room waiting for you @worn
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post Aug 28 2023, 05:48 PM
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How I wish, if only to hear you play. On a bright note, I discovered that we have a redwood on our property at North Bend. They don’t reproduce there, but they will grow. There are some on the UW campus in Seattle. Will think of you when I next see it. However, the plan is to have a 914 closer to the west coast action.
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post Aug 28 2023, 05:50 PM
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Today I discovered that the crankshaft pulley had been gnawing on an oil line. I have a pet Guinea pig, so am sympathetic. Not gonna work though in the long run.
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post Aug 29 2023, 11:02 AM
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Yes to wrenching, at least on Mike's car. Engine & Trans should be back in his car tonight. Still need to complete move of fuel pump to the front and put the interior back together. Goal is to have a driving car before this weekend.
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