mb911
Jun 7 2022, 02:10 PM
Drained oil again and removed lower valve cover to find a leak. It was another rocker shaft the migrated in the bore. Super frustrating. Not sure why it is doing this. I am not a novice on the 911 based engines but wtf.
Picture is of the day prior.
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Craigers17
Jun 7 2022, 03:34 PM
Added 914 Rubber's air deflectors to underside. I'm not hopeful that this will reduce oil temps, but I guess they can't hurt.
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Craigers17
Jun 8 2022, 03:15 PM
Removed back glass.....it had some dark tint on it, along with a bunch of old caulk that needed removal.
Click to view attachmentThis was the toughest back glass I've ever cleaned off......the tint would not peel... mostly had to use the razor blade
Click to view attachmentA couple hours and a ton of Windex and Carb cleaner later....
Click to view attachment Should install later this week.
914 Ranch
Jun 9 2022, 03:07 PM
I took a picture of the new front suspension from Elephant Racing,
Click to view attachmentElephant sure makes some nice stuff,
Craigers17
Jun 9 2022, 03:21 PM
Sanded off a bunch of what I think is spray on adhesive...and hit some bad spots so that when I install the window it seals well. Looks like there was already some patch work done on the firewall, so I went ahead and put down a first coat of primer after lightly sanding.
Click to view attachmentClick to view attachmentHopefully tomorrow I'll finish the priming and rattle can some yellow on there.
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Chaznaster
Jun 10 2022, 06:30 PM
Rear camber dialed in at exactly 0.67 on both sides (target was -0.75). That is satisfying!
sb914
Jun 11 2022, 06:59 AM
QUOTE(mb911 @ Jun 7 2022, 01:10 PM)
Drained oil again and removed lower valve cover to find a leak. It was another rocker shaft the migrated in the bore. Super frustrating. Not sure why it is doing this. I am not a novice on the 911 based engines but wtf.
Picture is of the day prior.
Click to view attachment @mb911 your car looks stunning!
Craigers17
Jun 11 2022, 09:53 AM
Hit it with 3 coats of Rust-Oleum 2X Ultra Cover "Golden Sunset" ...I know....it's rattle can, but it's all gonna be hidden behind the back pad....so what the hell.
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mb911
Jun 11 2022, 03:23 PM
QUOTE(sb914 @ Jun 11 2022, 04:59 AM)
QUOTE(mb911 @ Jun 7 2022, 01:10 PM)
Drained oil again and removed lower valve cover to find a leak. It was another rocker shaft the migrated in the bore. Super frustrating. Not sure why it is doing this. I am not a novice on the 911 based engines but wtf.
Picture is of the day prior.
Click to view attachment @mb911 your car looks stunning!
Thank you. It is definitely a driver car not a show car but it is very nice for a garage paint job.
914_8
Jun 11 2022, 08:02 PM
Got rid of the old collapsed turbo muffler and 3 bolt flange on the merge collector. I went 2.5” instead of 2.25” stainless with a flanged V band coupler. The muffler is a free flow packed flowmaster FlowFX. I also bent up some door bars for my “cage” that allow for easy access since this is predominantly a street car
Does anyone recognize the header? It’s pretty bitchin. I’m debating on recreating it in stainless or sending this one out to have blasted and coated.
Chaznaster
Jun 12 2022, 06:29 PM
First pass at rear toe and ended up within 1/6 on the left and 1/8 on the right. Target is in 1/16 on both sides.
914 Ranch
Jun 16 2022, 02:58 PM
I got wired, the air box is almost ready to install.
ndfrigi
Jun 16 2022, 03:21 PM
Yehey! Thank you Bruce @bdstone for the beautiful pedal cluster.
Gave Bruce 2 core plus cash and this came today.
Thank you Bruce!
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seanpaulmc
Jun 16 2022, 05:46 PM
QUOTE(ndfrigi @ Jun 16 2022, 05:21 PM)
Yehey! Thank you Bruce @bdstone for the beautiful pedal cluster.
Gave Bruce 2 core plus cash and this came today.
Thank you Bruce!
Click to view attachmentI still can’t get mine apart!
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ndfrigi
Jun 16 2022, 06:02 PM
QUOTE(seanpaulmc @ Jun 16 2022, 04:46 PM)
QUOTE(ndfrigi @ Jun 16 2022, 05:21 PM)
Yehey! Thank you Bruce @bdstone for the beautiful pedal cluster.
Gave Bruce 2 core plus cash and this came today.
Thank you Bruce!
Click to view attachmentI still can’t get mine apart!
Click to view attachmentSince 2011 when I started with 914 projects, I wanted to restore a pedal. Well finally I just let Bruce do it for me.
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nathanxnathan
Jun 16 2022, 06:39 PM
QUOTE(seanpaulmc @ Jun 16 2022, 04:46 PM)
I still can’t get mine apart!
Click to view attachmentBruce enlightened me on how it's done when I posted awhile ago trying to get one apart. This worked for me, very appreciative for the help, Bruce.
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You need a solid mounted vice. Spread the jaws to the width of the shaft diameter.
Place the shaft end into the gap in the vise.
Hit the other end of the shaft with a big hammer to push the shaft out farther. File down the mushroomed end.
Clamp the clutch arm end into the vise.
Use a big a adjustable wrench on the other end of the arm and twist back and forth.
Once it starts to move get a small pry bar under the lip of the arm and pry while you twist.
Or send it to me for a restored set.
seanpaulmc
Jun 17 2022, 03:08 PM
QUOTE(nathanxnathan @ Jun 16 2022, 08:39 PM)
QUOTE(seanpaulmc @ Jun 16 2022, 04:46 PM)
I still can’t get mine apart!
Click to view attachmentBruce enlightened me on how it's done when I posted awhile ago trying to get one apart. This worked for me, very appreciative for the help, Bruce.
QUOTE
You need a solid mounted vice. Spread the jaws to the width of the shaft diameter.
Place the shaft end into the gap in the vise.
Hit the other end of the shaft with a big hammer to push the shaft out farther. File down the mushroomed end.
Clamp the clutch arm end into the vise.
Use a big a adjustable wrench on the other end of the arm and twist back and forth.
Once it starts to move get a small pry bar under the lip of the arm and pry while you twist.
Or send it to me for a restored set.
10 MINUTES!
It took only 10 minutes to finish the disassembly of the pedal cluster with these instructions.
I am so appreciative of @bdstone and
@nathanxnathan for sharing. I have spent hours trying to the shaft off this assembly with no progress. Thank you so much! I finally feel safe ordering the rebuild parts.
Click to view attachmentCheers,
Sean
Shivers
Jun 17 2022, 08:48 PM
Finally got my 74' tub home to save my 72' from folding like a taco.
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seanpaulmc
Jun 18 2022, 07:25 PM
914_8
Jun 18 2022, 08:08 PM
Installed my new Milpassi fuel pressure regulator and welded in my new door bars and braces
914_8
Jun 18 2022, 08:08 PM
QUOTE(914_8 @ Jun 18 2022, 07:08 PM)
Installed my new Milpassi fuel pressure regulator and welded in my new door bars and braces
914_8
Jun 18 2022, 08:26 PM
QUOTE(914_8 @ Jun 18 2022, 07:08 PM)
Installed my new Milpassi fuel pressure regulator and welded in my new door bars and braces
KSCarrera
Jun 19 2022, 07:53 AM
Went for a brief drive in the English countryside...
914fahrer
Jun 19 2022, 09:40 AM
I installed a new main targa seal ,from 914rubber ,fit´s really nice .
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Chaznaster
Jun 19 2022, 06:53 PM
Finished dialing in the rear toe. Now working in the front camber and toe. Front was way out and moving it in the right direction has already improved the steering.
Craigers17
Jun 19 2022, 07:12 PM
Lowered it.....
Drove it.....
Started working on a down and dirty manual trunk release so that I can retain the rear Porsche reflector.....solenoid is non-functional, and I want something easy and full-proof.
dlee6204
Jun 19 2022, 07:17 PM
I pulled the motor out of one of my cars so I can refresh it. The car came from the desert and everything is covered in a thick layer of dust and dirt.
Also listed another one on Ebay.
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Shivers
Jun 19 2022, 08:34 PM
DRPHIL914
Jun 19 2022, 10:36 PM
made it to cars ans coffee today and look what showed up, a red 914, with a Chevy V8 transplant nice car, well done conversion using Renegade kit. There were a dozen varried 911’s and a few caymans, one kit Speedster, and us 2 914’s.
i have to check ans see if the VIN of that 914 is in our database.
914 Ranch
Jun 20 2022, 11:50 AM
I ran 3 of the 4 motors today. I didn't check to see which way they were going, I'll do that when all 4 motors are running.
Click to view attachmentI feel like I am almost done with this project. It really looks good and it feels so close.
CCE
Jun 20 2022, 04:13 PM
New cover, still looking for one….
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Craigers17
Jun 20 2022, 04:16 PM
Removed the sail panel trim and old roll bar vinyl. Started sanding the roll bar and inner sail panels so I can get them painted before I install the new vinyl, roll bar pad, and GT Lid.
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Root_Werks
Jun 21 2022, 10:24 AM
Was able to score one of Ben's early "quiet" 914-6 mufflers, but the tailpipe was oriented for a valance without cutout:
Root_Werks
Jun 21 2022, 10:25 AM
Ordered up a 90bend 2.5 SS pipe, cut and welded on. Used my little flux core welder with SS wire. It did okay, my welds mostly cleaned up. Can't see them anyway. I didn't want to buy wire and bottle for my regular Mig welder so the flux core seemed the best option.
stinkindiesel
Jun 21 2022, 01:47 PM
I've been trying to get a car started that hasn't run in 7 years. First found the fuel pump seized. Managed to get the motor unstuck, then it pumped fuel out every orifice. Must not have been a seal that wasn't shot.
Installed an Airtex E8445 pump, but twisted off one of the studs when connecting the wiring to the pump. The screw never got anywhere close to tight, so I have no idea what kind of playdough the brass studs were made with. Really disappointing. I was able to get the pump to run long enough to verify I had the pressure and return lines reversed up top.
If it's not one thing, it's another...
ClayPerrine
Jun 22 2022, 05:34 AM
QUOTE(stinkindiesel @ Jun 21 2022, 02:47 PM)
I've been trying to get a car started that hasn't run in 7 years. First found the fuel pump seized. Managed to get the motor unstuck, then it pumped fuel out every orifice. Must not have been a seal that wasn't shot.
Installed an Airtex E8445 pump, but twisted off one of the studs when connecting the wiring to the pump. The screw never got anywhere close to tight, so I have no idea what kind of playdough the brass studs were made with. Really disappointing. I was able to get the pump to run long enough to verify I had the pressure and return lines reversed up top.
If it's not one thing, it's another...
I have been running airtex pumps for years with no issues.
The airtex pump has different size studs on it. Did you use the right nut for the stud size?
Clay
76-914
Jun 22 2022, 07:21 AM
QUOTE(Root_Werks @ Jun 21 2022, 09:25 AM)
Ordered up a 90bend 2.5 SS pipe, cut and welded on. Used my little flux core welder with SS wire. It did okay, my welds mostly cleaned up. Can't see them anyway. I didn't want to buy wire and bottle for my regular Mig welder so the flux core seemed the best option.
You could have used your reg 75/25 mix and SS wire on the tailpipe. Good job. That looks much better with the tailpipe in the correct spot. I just did that myself but it was with the old crusty steel.
914 Ranch
Jun 22 2022, 09:57 AM
Now that the box is almost done I went over the top again to clean up the scratches on it. It turned out really well. The tool I used is in the background.
Click to view attachmentThen I did some work on the electrical of the fan box. Getting ready to run wires to the switches on the dash.
Craigers17
Jun 24 2022, 03:40 PM
Finished mocking up my rear trunk latch "manual pull". I have an inoperable solenoid and a Porsche Reflector where the trunk lock should be. I don't want to fool with a solenoid, and wanted to make it as easy and full-proof as possible.
I need to clean it up a bit, and redo the ferrules, get rid of the black tape, etc., but it works great.
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Cairo94507
Jun 25 2022, 07:02 AM
My driver's side mirror was loose and images blurred when driving. So I ordered the 914 Rubber kit and replaced both pieces and the mirror is nice now. Here is a pic of what was in there.
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mb911
Jun 25 2022, 07:23 AM
Drove it a bit. This high 90s Temps did not do wonders for my carbs tuning.. I think I was ending up with a bit of perkalation.. float levels maybe to high.
Robarabian
Jun 25 2022, 08:34 AM
Engine first start after rebuild, broke in the cam....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt-vktFp7AINothing blew up, I was happy...
SKL1
Jun 25 2022, 06:35 PM
Represented 914's and mid-engines in local C&C this AM at our toybarn community... low turnout as the heat has set in and the snowbirds are gone...
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Chaznaster
Jun 25 2022, 08:11 PM
Brought in for inspection.
Mechanic gets in car and tries to back out. Asks “where is reverse?”
Backs it up. Asks “where is first?”
Stalls on the way into the garage.
15min comes around the corner and asks “where is the gas filler?”
Finished the inspection and we passed.
Mechanic says “how about you back it out?”
914e
Jun 25 2022, 11:57 PM
I'm both working on the 914 and not working on it at the same time.
I'm rebuilding the transaxle on the 914 and the transmission for my son's 280z. I'm pretty sure I can't mix up the parts.
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g911
Jun 26 2022, 07:36 PM
So my driver’s side window was binding and making a horrible grinding sound when partially rolled up. Pulled the door panel off and could not find anything out of sorts. Cleaned and re-greased all the potential binding areas and ran window up and done still binding. I then noticed that the rear window track seemed loose. Turns out the upper sheet metal screw had fallen out and was wedged about a third of the way done the track. Removed and reinstalled. Window works like butter. Clutch cable needed adjustment, and then a test drive.
GBX0073
Jun 26 2022, 10:52 PM
New Tangerine Firewall bushing and Engine seals
and a little fun photo German equipped engine bay
mmichalik
Jun 27 2022, 11:51 AM
Just finished driving the '74. Hadn't taken it out in about 3 weeks so, before my wife I and I leave for vacation today, I gave it some love.
Just once around the valley, so about 40 minutes but, it was fun and relaxing.
A perfect way to start the time off!
Off to paint correction and mostly interior cleanup. See you in 8 days…
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fixer34
Jul 2 2022, 12:16 PM
A little odometer repair. Hung up rolling from (1)19999 to (1)20000
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