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Bringing my 914 back to her former glory |
RoadGlue |
Jul 24 2014, 11:42 PM
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Sonoma County Gear Head Group: Admin Posts: 2,033 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 108 Region Association: Northern California |
My poor '74 has been sitting for what must be close to four years now. I started to worry when I started using it for extra storage. Spent the last few weekends cleaning my garage and the 914.
It's sitting without a motor, but I have freshly rebuilt 40 IDFs ready to go with port-matched 1.7 with larger (almost 2.0) valves. Just ordered AA 96 x 66 P&C's and a mild cam. Woo! Working on the motor with my good friend and machinist Soren Andersen here in Santa Rosa. I've always liked the short-stroke motors and 1911's have always been a ton of fun. Also ordered Chris's SS center-tunnel fuel line and rotary fuel pump kit which shipped today. Pulled the tank and need to due just a little surface rust repair. Should R&R the brakes. Have a 911 front end and rear hubs with SC aluminum front calipers. Should really send all that stuff over to Eric, but I'm not ready to make the swap. $$ is limited, so one step at a time. My SSI heat exchangers were damaged from a parking-lot-like accident, so I need to have them repaired. Have a huge Triad dual muffler exhaust setup that must weigh almost forty pounds. Might try to sell that before I get the car up and running. Lots of other BS stuff from painting the bumpers, to having some body work done by Mark at OC. Perhaps an Engman kit and new carpet too. Here were were at Thunderhill, and then how it sits now (though I've cleaned the passenger compartment out). Wish me luck! Attached image(s) |
shoguneagle |
Jul 25 2014, 03:07 AM
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shoguneagle Group: Members Posts: 1,180 Joined: 3-January 03 From: CA, OR, AZ (CAZOR); New Mexico Member No.: 84 Region Association: Northern California |
Glad to see you are back in business again. Best wishes and enjoy the 914 rides.
Steve |
JawjaPorsche |
Jul 25 2014, 03:49 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,463 Joined: 23-July 11 From: Clayton, Georgia Member No.: 13,351 Region Association: South East States |
Awesome! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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orthobiz |
Jul 25 2014, 04:07 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,757 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Cadillac, Michigan Member No.: 7,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Keep posting progress. The "sorting out" threads always have twists and turns and interest me.
Paul |
ConeDodger |
Jul 25 2014, 07:43 AM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,789 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
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RoadGlue |
Jul 31 2014, 10:09 PM
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Sonoma County Gear Head Group: Admin Posts: 2,033 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 108 Region Association: Northern California |
AA P&C's arrived. Rings coming soon.
Went to order the Web Cam 86a and guess what? It's back ordered from Web Cam until late Sept. We were on track to get the bottom end put together within a month. Options? Different cam that's going to be zippy and fun on my little 1911 w/ dual 40's? Really wanted that cam. Seems it's made to order, and I didn't see it in stock anywhere. Just posted a WTB in the forums here and perhaps I should do the same elsewhere. I needs to be NIB, never installed, etc. Boo. |
Bills914-4 |
Aug 1 2014, 03:17 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 311 Joined: 1-March 08 From: suburbs of Miami FL. Member No.: 8,762 Region Association: South East States |
AA P&C's arrived. Rings coming soon. Went to order the Web Cam 86a and guess what? It's back ordered from Web Cam until late Sept. We were on track to get the bottom end put together within a month. Options? Different cam that's going to be zippy and fun on my little 1911 w/ dual 40's? Really wanted that cam. Seems it's made to order, and I didn't see it in stock anywhere. Just posted a WTB in the forums here and perhaps I should do the same elsewhere. I needs to be NIB, never installed, etc. Boo. this looks like the 86a ?, http://www.ebay.com/itm/Raby-Aircooled-Tec...116&vxp=mtr more choices? http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&a...ts&_sacat=0 compare the specs? Bill D. |
Krieger |
Aug 1 2014, 01:31 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,759 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None |
Good to see you back! What about Elgin?
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RoadGlue |
Aug 1 2014, 01:37 PM
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Sonoma County Gear Head Group: Admin Posts: 2,033 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 108 Region Association: Northern California |
Elgin has REALLY scaled back his operation.
My machinist and I conversed and think the extra exhaust lift is a-ok in this application. I went ahead and bought the eBay RAT Type 4 Camshaft 9600. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Raby-Aircooled-Tec...116&vxp=mtr We're not spending a ton of cash on this build. Having fun, and my machinist has been doing this longer than I've been alive. We realize we could get much more anal about the build, but that's not what this is. I'll likely have just under 1K in this when I'm done. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
RoadGlue |
Aug 1 2014, 01:38 PM
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Sonoma County Gear Head Group: Admin Posts: 2,033 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 108 Region Association: Northern California |
I should mention that I had a number of the important parts already on the shelf, rebuilt and ready to go too.
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greenie |
Aug 1 2014, 01:55 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 873 Joined: 26-October 04 From: Trinidad Member No.: 3,013 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Hi Randy,
That was a fast car (& driver (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) ) at the Santa Rosa Ramble! You have some momentum going, keep at it, it will be better then ever! |
ThePaintedMan |
Aug 1 2014, 02:22 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,886 Joined: 6-September 11 From: St. Petersburg, FL Member No.: 13,527 Region Association: South East States |
Never have seen your car before Randy. Looks like it's gonna be a hoot with the new motor. Can't wait to see some more pics (and maybe video) when it's up and running. Good luck buddy.
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RoadGlue |
Aug 1 2014, 02:27 PM
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Sonoma County Gear Head Group: Admin Posts: 2,033 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 108 Region Association: Northern California |
Hey!
That was the run where we went up the coast, then came back inland on that crazy long road (Skaggs) and then ended up at the base of the damn for the group photo, right? Yeah, I was hauling that day. Grown up a bit, slowed down a tad on the street. Feel like I was pushing my luck for years. That too was a 1911, and it was quick! That had 1.7 heads, opened up close to 2.0 valve sizes, webers, port matched intakes... that's it though. Nothing special. As long as you kept it wound up it ran like gang busters. I remember someone asking me what size six I had in the car after that drive. haha... just keep the right foot mashed. That car's really balanced too. Sits on yellow konis with a big sway bar. Just a hoot. Thanks for the memories! |
RoadGlue |
Aug 1 2014, 02:45 PM
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Sonoma County Gear Head Group: Admin Posts: 2,033 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 108 Region Association: Northern California |
Never have seen your car before Randy. Looks like it's gonna be a hoot with the new motor. Can't wait to see some more pics (and maybe video) when it's up and running. Good luck buddy. Oh really!? Yeah, that's my babe. It's weird only having one 914 in the stable, but it's way easier to devote my attention to one project. Thanks again for your help with the carbs. They look great and I know they'll run even better. I'll post photos of them all setup soon. Hope you're doing great George, Randy |
RoadGlue |
Aug 1 2014, 02:47 PM
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Sonoma County Gear Head Group: Admin Posts: 2,033 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 108 Region Association: Northern California |
Just got my SS fuel line and rotary fuel pump (for front mounting) from Racer Chris. Feeling good!
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RoadGlue |
Aug 1 2014, 02:48 PM
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Sonoma County Gear Head Group: Admin Posts: 2,033 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 108 Region Association: Northern California |
I haven't been able to locate the ignition key though. It has to be hiding somewhere. The car's been sitting for years, so I hope it hasn't wandered off too far.
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greenie |
Aug 1 2014, 04:39 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 873 Joined: 26-October 04 From: Trinidad Member No.: 3,013 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Hey! That was the run where we went up the coast, then came back inland on that crazy long road (Skaggs) and then ended up at the base of the damn for the group photo, right? Yeah, I was hauling that day. Grown up a bit, slowed down a tad on the street. Feel like I was pushing my luck for years. That too was a 1911, and it was quick! That had 1.7 heads, opened up close to 2.0 valve sizes, webers, port matched intakes... that's it though. Nothing special. As long as you kept it wound up it ran like gang busters. I remember someone asking me what size six I had in the car after that drive. haha... just keep the right foot mashed. That car's really balanced too. Sits on yellow konis with a big sway bar. Just a hoot. Thanks for the memories! Yep that was one fantastic run you planned for us, I haven't done anything like it since, the open empty twisty road nothing but teeners, pure 914 joy! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) Attached thumbnail(s) |
Krieger |
Aug 1 2014, 09:29 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,759 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None |
That was a bitchen' drive! One of my favorites ever. It was me you and the 6 cylinder out front a ways...
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RoadGlue |
Aug 12 2014, 12:00 PM
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Sonoma County Gear Head Group: Admin Posts: 2,033 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 108 Region Association: Northern California |
Ok! Update time.
Got the RAT 9600 cam and Parkerized Lifters from LN Engineering. The cam is a tweaked WebCam 86a which I had my eye on for a long while. I'm happy, my machinist is happy, we'll make it work. Heads are 1.8 (woo!) with 2.0 valves which we'll be putting together shortly. Here's a pic of the trunk of my 318ti this morning: https://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelrandy/14...tream/lightbox/ Rods are already rebuilt by him. We need to go over the case again, change out the galley plugs with the threaded type, etc. Trying to decide if I should keep the stock style pump or go big. I've always gone big in the past and have had him open up the passages to the pump (on his recommendation). |
RoadGlue |
Aug 12 2014, 12:01 PM
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Sonoma County Gear Head Group: Admin Posts: 2,033 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 108 Region Association: Northern California |
Also need to start thinking about the clutch. Sticking with a stock weight flywheel. Should I just go with a six-spring Sachs clutch, or go with something different? I've always had good luck with the nicer Sachs setups. Of course I'll get new pilot and throw-out bearings, bushings for the arm, etc. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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