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DRPHIL914
post Jan 11 2023, 07:15 AM
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QUOTE(burton73 @ Jan 6 2023, 07:37 PM) *

QUOTE(SKL1 @ Jan 6 2023, 04:22 PM) *

Thanks guys- Harvey Weidman is the man for Fuch's. You may have to wait a while, but it's worth it!


Are these 16 x 6’s?

Your car looks fantastic with these on. Clean and super nice

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@burton73 i have that same set and they do fit and look great,
@SKL1 those with that car are stunning! I am running 205/55's(16) did you find the slightly shorter 50's have the speedo off just a bit(more revolutions, so reading slighty faster that actual speed? would help increase RPM then as well. anyway also curious what brand tires .
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post Jan 11 2023, 01:20 PM
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Phil- I think the 205/50/16 are pretty close to the rolling diameter of 165/15's it came with (WAY back when) so the speedo shouldn't be that far off. Must admit I really don't worry about it...

I'm sure Tire Rack or Discount Tire websites have a chart that shows that. I'm just too lazy to look it up! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Jan 11 2023, 07:03 PM
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Dropped my first 914 engine/trans!


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post Jan 11 2023, 07:37 PM
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Dropped my first 914 engine/trans!


that's Damn awesome. It brings a tear to my eye thinking of the 1st time I took one out.

It's really quite satisfying. Good job!
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post Jan 11 2023, 08:18 PM
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Dropped my first 914 engine/trans!



Congrats Tom! Now get to work cleaning... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Jan 12 2023, 06:36 PM
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This might be hard to see the difference when not in sunlight.
1st pic from yesterday, 2nd from today.

What's the difference?

OK, it's not evident in these pics, we pulled the bumper and fog lights off and painted the area behind the grilles black.

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post Jan 12 2023, 07:53 PM
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Also, welded the front sway bar tabs on the front suspension, put on deck lid emblems, installed review mirror.

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post Jan 12 2023, 08:53 PM
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Catching up on a few smaller projects.

My 914 came with all mismatched keys, but the steering column was converted to an MK1. PO said this allowed easier installation of delay wipers and elect squirters. I liked this so I painstakingly converted the doors, rear trunk and glove box to use the MK1 key. All actually work very well (still have to do the front trunk lock).

This means.....I have an actual accessory wire. Today was digging around until I found it and I did! Yay! Now I can just stick the key in (don't rotate) and the radio will work.

Also installed the driving light switch.

Yuck, it's actually clean once I get the looms wire tied back up.



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post Jan 13 2023, 07:59 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) drove it to work today, there is a cruise in this afternoon near where i work in next town over from where i live. we used to live in Beaufort , but i have not been to the clubs friday gathering in some time, looking forward to it. rained last night but clear this morning should be perfect 60degree weather this afternoon for top off driving!!


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post Jan 13 2023, 08:34 AM
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Phil- I think the 205/50/16 are pretty close to the rolling diameter of 165/15's it came with (WAY back when) so the speedo shouldn't be that far off. Must admit I really don't worry about it...

I'm sure Tire Rack or Discount Tire websites have a chart that shows that. I'm just too lazy to look it up! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


@SKL1

just FYI i did go back and look that up and here are some numbers if anyone cares:

original size of 155 HR (80) 15 is 24.8"
165 /80 15 is 25.4"

for comparison, a 205/55 16 will be 24.9"
a 205/50 16 will be 24.1"

so fyi your speedo will be reading a bit faster than your actual speed by a few mph.

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post Jan 13 2023, 08:56 PM
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Pulled the oil cooler and cleaned up the air passages.

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post Jan 13 2023, 09:04 PM
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Still working on the paint… trying not to repaint.

This is after claybar…


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After first cut polish


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post Jan 14 2023, 07:21 AM
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Huge improvement!
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Huge improvement!

Thanks!
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post Jan 14 2023, 11:56 AM
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Working on the 70 six.....

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I think this oil return tube may be leaking.

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Replaced with new aluminum expandable oil return tubes.

After that is CV joint boots (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)

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post Jan 17 2023, 08:10 PM
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Got engine off work table, transmission out of cart, got engine on jack plate and mated with transmission. Had issues with starter, so going to put parts car starter on and get a compressions test.

Next, get car off lift and on jack stands. Put engine in car.

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Pulled the oil cooler and cleaned up the air passages.

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I just did the same for my six, but I also sent it to pacific oil coolers for service. I suspect its under performing...
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post Jan 18 2023, 01:51 PM
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Pulled the oil cooler and cleaned up the air passages.

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I hope you are not going to use that carburetor that I see in the background.

They are terrible for a 914.
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post Jan 18 2023, 07:44 PM
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QUOTE(Chaznaster @ Jan 13 2023, 06:56 PM) *

Pulled the oil cooler and cleaned up the air passages.

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I just did the same for my six, but I also sent it to pacific oil coolers for service. I suspect its under performing...


Interesting. May I ask how much the service costs?
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