Seat slides backward, seat adjustment Options

[Mike1981]

Hello

I just picked up a 1970 914
I was hoping for some advice please

I seems as if the clutch pedal must be depressed all the way to the floor to avoid grinding

However the seat is all the way back to the firewall

When I move the seat forward my legs can easily depress the pedal as well as the reach to the gearshifter is better.

The only problem I have is when pushing in on the clutch the seat detaches from its setting and slides all the way back

I took the seat out oiled the rails and it slides easily by hand

Once I put pressure on it, the seat will again snap out of it setting and slide back

Has anyone had this happen

Could anyone offer a solution?

Thanks

Mike

[Mike1981]

Hello Everyone

Well I got an email from a new friend I met on 914 world, Garland.

We met over at his house where he has a collection of 914's

His daily driver is in much better shape than mine, but he was very kind about it.

He helped me out by giving me a new seat rail.

We got it in and I drove it home

No more Sliding backwards!!

We took a look at the teeth on the rails I had, compared with Garland's, and they were simply worn out.

Simple fix and I feel much safer in my 914.

Hats off to you Garland!! Thanks Very Much!

Thanks for everyone's help on this

Mike