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Cal
Currently replacing the original 42 year old plastic fuel lines and rubber brake lines in my '74 2.0L.
abes914
QUOTE(Cal @ Mar 30 2016, 08:28 PM) *

Currently replacing the original 42 year old plastic fuel lines and rubber brake lines in my '74 2.0L.


i encourage who have not replaces their orignal fuel lines to replace them soon or put it on top of their to-do-list! i recently replaced mine and with a little nodge of the gas tank, my return line turn into crumbs. my out line also snapped off with little force.

and thank you noel for helping me out. it would have taken me a whole day without your knowledge!

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Shadowfax
Got the valves adjusted, new points (third set in a year...), checked timing and dwell angle and an oil change. Runs great.
76-914
QUOTE(Shadowfax @ Apr 1 2016, 06:50 AM) *

Got the valves adjusted, new points (third set in a year...), checked timing and dwell angle and an oil change. Runs great.

Damn are you replacing the condenser at the same time or did you put 40K on it last year? confused24.gif
Shadowfax
QUOTE(76-914 @ Apr 1 2016, 08:57 AM) *

QUOTE(Shadowfax @ Apr 1 2016, 06:50 AM) *

Got the valves adjusted, new points (third set in a year...), checked timing and dwell angle and an oil change. Runs great.

Damn are you replacing the condenser at the same time or did you put 40K on it last year? confused24.gif

Yes - new condenser each time. To be more clear, the first set I put on last year during the initial work I did on the car was heavily worn after about 10 months (and maybe 2,000 miles) and left me stranded. I could not determine the cause. The second set that was removed this week had a small "mountain" on the contacts so I just replaced them and the condenser for peace of mind. Am contemplating converting to electronic ignition at some point...
euro911
Electronic is the way to go. Keep a-spare dizzy with points & condenser in the trunk as a back-up idea.gif
76-914
Definitely go electronic but keep a spare pair of electronic for roadside repairs. I don't recommend carrying a set of points as a replacement unless you also carry a dwell meter and timing light with you. shades.gif
forrestkhaag
Today's task / putting in a new speedo cable / third one in the last few months...... routing issues I presume / Bruce Stone relayed a "trick" to run the cable up and over the axels to the upper bolt/nut location on the side of the tranny / then install a cale clamp of the proper diameter to that stud to keep the cable in check / and test the angle drive for ease of rotation. fyi
lonewolfe
QUOTE(forrestkhaag @ Apr 1 2016, 09:25 AM) *

Today's task / putting in a new speedo cable / third one in the last few months...... routing issues I presume / Bruce Stone relayed a "trick" to run the cable up and over the axels to the upper bolt/nut location on the side of the tranny / then install a cale clamp of the proper diameter to that stud to keep the cable in check / and test the angle drive for ease of rotation. fyi


Do you have any pictures of the cable routing?
SirAndy
Removed the car cover, gave her a shower and drove her around the block a few times ...
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euro911
QUOTE(76-914 @ Apr 1 2016, 08:24 AM) *
Definitely go electronic but keep a spare pair of electronic for roadside repairs. I don't recommend carrying a set of points as a replacement unless you also carry a dwell meter and timing light with you. shades.gif
Get a complete spare dizzy. Set the dwell and make a timing mark on the case (for cylinder #1) while that dizzy is in the car, then remove it and toss it in your bag-O-tricks in the trunk and install your other dizzy with the Pertronix (or equivalent) electronic system shades.gif

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euro911
Well, we didn't quite get finished with the move today. Everything except a 911 motor, a 912 motor (both on engine stands) and an empty engine stand remain and we'll grab those tomorrow morning. Loaded up a T4 2056 motor in the Tacoma ... delivering it to a gentleman in Long Beach tomorrow afternoon.

My painter came by to give us a quote on the body & paint for my wife's '71 914 ('Howard', or Howie' for short). We decided to bring 'Howie' home to do a little more prepping before dropping it off with him. I need to get the local pro windshield guy to come remove the windshield and associated trim too ... I don't want to fuck up the nice brightwork pieces. I'll be removing all the rubber targa and window seals, the rocker panels and the engine compartment lid, etc. within the next couple of weeks.

Also moved my 912 home and my 911 into the Boss Hoss motorcycle storage facility. Need to get an estimate for body work and paint on the 911 soon as well. That will probably eat up a lot of my 401k laugh.gif
Larmo63
I've been attending a few things on my car, new Bruce Stone pedal set installed/adjusted, new ceramic coated header pipes, various vacuum leaks and tune up performed, I want this car to be solid for the upcoming road trips to Arizona and Oregon.

I drove the piss out of it, and it seems great.
euro911
That's a nice feeling, knowing that your car has no piss left in it blink.gif

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Wyvern
Adjisted valves, (used 914 gaskets ... nice)
Changed oil.
Finished refurbishing, welding broken actuator arm, made cable nipples , and installed Flapper Boxes... and I have heat / defrost and just in time for summer ... LOL

Put in new inner window fuzzies . they were apparently a bit "tight" for the window and when I rolled down the passenger side it separated the glass from the mechanism headbang.gif well disassembled the door, fixed the gasket and glass issue (Clean and good glass glue) and just bent the lip back ever so slightly so the fuzzie touches but doesn't hold.
76-914
QUOTE(euro911 @ Apr 1 2016, 08:10 PM) *

QUOTE(76-914 @ Apr 1 2016, 08:24 AM) *
Definitely go electronic but keep a spare pair of electronic for roadside repairs. I don't recommend carrying a set of points as a replacement unless you also carry a dwell meter and timing light with you. shades.gif
Get a complete spare dizzy. Set the dwell and make a timing mark on the case (for cylinder #1) while that dizzy is in the car, then remove it and toss it in your bag-O-tricks in the trunk and install your other dizzy with the Pertronix (or equivalent) electronic system shades.gif

... and driving.gif

I too believe that one can drive a square peg into a round hole, given enough force. One method requires a screwdriver while the other requires a tool box and an investment greater than an extra set of Petronix. Either way works, dealers choice.
SirAndy
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SixerJ
Made a quick and dirty storage crate for the spare gearbox from the donor car, making sure no weight is on the speedo drive and ready to stack the -6 box on top with some minor additions

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Started stripping the -6 beer.gif Flipped and mashed hood removed, rear bumper off, front bumper and lower valance removed plus a load of minor stuff bolted in the front boot area. Front cooler opening is as I feared, too narrow (not an issue) but way too tall for the GT cooler

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Valy
Work in progress.
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Valy
Done.
New steering wheel finished and installed.
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BeatNavy
That looks REALLY good, Valy. Did you use that leather kit that's available?
euro911
QUOTE(Valy @ Apr 2 2016, 05:09 PM) *
Done.
New steering wheel finished and installed.
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Where's the LIKE button?

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Valy
QUOTE(BeatNavy @ Apr 2 2016, 05:17 PM) *

That looks REALLY good, Valy. Did you use that leather kit that's available?

Where is it available?
It's all handmade by me.
Materials are cheap, labor is about 3-4 hours of stitching.
Valy
QUOTE(euro911 @ Apr 2 2016, 06:47 PM) *

QUOTE(Valy @ Apr 2 2016, 05:09 PM) *
Done.
New steering wheel finished and installed.
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Where's the LIKE button?

Nice job Val thumb3d.gif

Here it is:
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abes914
picked up a split window bus!


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dangrouche
Fabricated a heat shield for the relocated fuel pump. It is bolted behind the passenger seat on the firewall. I actually don't have any hot start issues or vapor lock, but made this thing in anticipation of vapor lock. I took a 3 inch diameter aluminum water bottle and cut it up and ventilated it. Actually the major heat source is radiant heat from the passenger side heat valve and maybe some heat rising from the longitudinal conduit that leads up to the passenger footwell. Sorry, the fuel pump is not for sale.
DCJosh
I got these today:

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Cracker
Fantastic! Love it.

FYI: I drove my 914 home today but immediately had a problem...don't copy my mistake. In trying to locate the "primer pump" low and out of the way of the bottom of the tank - I mounted it upside down. Don't do this - they don't work upside down. I wouldn't either so I'm not quite sure why I didn't think of that. Anywho. It won't work that way...

Tony

QUOTE(abes914 @ Apr 3 2016, 07:17 PM) *

picked up a split window bus!
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abes914
driving.gif drove it everyday the whole week!

i am waiting for uncle sam to send me $$ so I can buy new tires for longer road trips.

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i like my old pedal board but i can't resist a good deal-Engman pedal board from Stephen (914forme). beerchug.gif Thanks buddy!

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Alphaogre
Built a new exhaust... welder.gif

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Alphaogre
QUOTE(abes914 @ Apr 3 2016, 09:00 PM) *

driving.gif drove it everyday the whole week!

i am waiting for uncle sam to send me $$ so I can buy new tires for longer road trips.

i like my old pedal board but i can't resist a good deal-Engman pedal board from Stephen (914forme). beerchug.gif Thanks buddy!


I like the papas and beer one! Might have to steal the from you since you are not using it any more... biggrin.gif
euro911
QUOTE(Alphaogre @ Apr 3 2016, 09:11 PM) *
Built a new exhaust... welder.gif
Nice work, Chris thumb3d.gif
Cuda911
Drove, drove, drove!!! smile.gif

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76-914
Increased the overall spread of my rear stabilizer bar by 1" to clear the mufflers; reconnected my AC lines since installing a new radiator; removed and painted the front stabilizer parts.
Alphaogre
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euro911
Those tires and wheels look awesome on your car, Chris poke.gif
Alphaogre
QUOTE(euro911 @ Apr 6 2016, 11:48 AM) *

Those tires and wheels look awesome on your car, Chris poke.gif


Yea thanks! I almost feel sorry for the poor sap that sold them to me and couldn't run them! biggrin.gif


...Almost.... shades.gif
Dion
Went for a shake down run after having gas tank reconditioned and obtaining proper seals for tank from Robert (rotary'14). Also a proper torsion bar adjusting bolt from Dave (914Dave). Thanks buddy.
All in prep for Hershey!
Alphaogre
QUOTE(Dion @ Apr 6 2016, 02:28 PM) *

Went for a shake down run after having gas tank reconditioned and obtaining proper seals for tank from Robert (rotary'14). Also a proper torsion bar adjusting bolt from Dave (914Dave). Thanks buddy.
All in prep for Hershey!



What size lights are you running in your bumper?

They look good!
Dion
Thanks. The yellow fogs are 5" Autoroche (France) . Cibies' on bumper are Oscar+
raw1298
Started fiberglass work on front bumper to fit to flares.
euro911
QUOTE(Alphaogre @ Apr 6 2016, 01:10 PM) *
QUOTE(euro911 @ Apr 6 2016, 11:48 AM) *
Those tires and wheels look awesome on your car, Chris poke.gif
Yea thanks! I almost feel sorry for the poor sap that sold them to me and couldn't run them! biggrin.gif


...Almost.... shades.gif
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I have 3 sets of 5.5x15" ATS Classics and a nice set of 5.5x15" steelies now, so I'm good.

Glad you were able put them to use shades.gif
Larmo63
I installed this J West fog light harness that allows me to use my fog lights independent of the headlights. Also, you can flash the fogs with the turn signal stalk. I had this installed on my yellow car and I always liked it. It's super easy to install too, about a half hour job.

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Garland

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Great product, 11 years or so, still working just fine.
DCJosh
These were waiting for me today!

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euro911
Put my Perry Umbrella Cover on the 'BB', since we've got rain in the forecast. I pulled it rearward to cover the engine lid's grille, so's it don't git wet in there shades.gif

Going to start removing the last few bits on my wife's car (for paint prep), then will try to devote some time to get the hydraulic clutch release system running in the 'BB' idea.gif
Cuda911
QUOTE(Larmo63 @ Apr 6 2016, 04:36 PM) *

I installed this J West fog light harness that allows me to use my fog lights independent of the headlights. Also, you can flash the fogs with the turn signal stalk. I had this installed on my yellow car and I always liked it. It's super easy to install too, about a half hour job.



Yep, thanks for the recommendation on this part. Installed it and am very pleased with it.
jim_hoyland
I removed the cold start injector from the fuel lines today; not needed in So Cal. Since bypassing the CSV the engine starts faster ???o
PaulK
Drove it, wiped,it down , took a pic, nice day. biggrin.gif Click to view attachment
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