 Engman Style Trunk Release, Nearly Done |
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| Nogoodwithusernames |
 Aug 9 2018, 03:15 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 275 Joined: 31-May 16 From: Sutter, CA Member No.: 20,051 Region Association: None  |
Is anyone making a kit like the one Mr. Bland was making before he passed? My car already has a reflector and solenoid kit installed but of course it's iffy and requires two people when it does work (to depress the trunk lid). Or maybe have a list of components or some instructions for anything like it?
Figured after finishing up brakes this weekend *fingers crossed* I should make sure the rear trunk works since I've got a road trip planned with it in a few months. http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act...f=4&t=17486 |
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| Nogoodwithusernames |
Aug 20 2018, 10:58 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 275 Joined: 31-May 16 From: Sutter, CA Member No.: 20,051 Region Association: None |
Alright well I couldn't see any way to adjust the solenoid, lever, or bracket on mine. I got a 10foot pull cable (took much searching as no bike cables are that long!) on the way as well as some fittings for it, all available from amazon. Then I'll fab up a new bracket for the latch end to utilize the cable instead of the solenoid.
I'd much rather the security of releasing the trunk from the cabin vs a cable dangling under the car. I'll try to get lots of photos and do up a thread detailing the build so other people can do it too if they want. If anyone has photos of where things go inside the car on the Engman kit or photos of the templates that would be much appreciated. |
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| mepstein |
Oct 23 2018, 02:12 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,593 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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QUOTE(Nogoodwithusernames @ Aug 20 2018, 12:58 PM)  Alright well I couldn't see any way to adjust the solenoid, lever, or bracket on mine. I got a 10foot pull cable (took much searching as no bike cables are that long!) on the way as well as some fittings for it, all available from amazon. Then I'll fab up a new bracket for the latch end to utilize the cable instead of the solenoid. I'd much rather the security of releasing the trunk from the cabin vs a cable dangling under the car. I'll try to get lots of photos and do up a thread detailing the build so other people can do it too if they want. If anyone has photos of where things go inside the car on the Engman kit or photos of the templates that would be much appreciated. Tandem bike brake and derailleur cables are long enough. They just have to be special ordered. |
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Nogoodwithusernames Engman Style Trunk Release Aug 9 2018, 03:15 PM
dr914@autoatlanta.com you could adjust the solenoid lever to start the p... Aug 9 2018, 03:21 PM burton73 Put a strong wire on the solenoid bracket so if yo... Aug 9 2018, 05:04 PM
bmtrnavsky I never could get the solenoid to work quite right... Oct 23 2018, 04:44 PM
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Put a strong wire on the solenoid bracket so if y... Oct 24 2018, 04:59 AM Nogoodwithusernames Well I've made some progress on this since my ... Oct 23 2018, 01:58 PM Mike Bellis Solenoids don't work really well if the throw ... Oct 23 2018, 06:57 PM Mark Henry My 914 has a dealer (aftermarket) installed pull a... Oct 23 2018, 07:45 PM Mark Henry How hard would it be to do a vacuum power lock?
Al... Oct 23 2018, 07:53 PM Nogoodwithusernames Just to clarify a couple things. The solenoid is g... Oct 24 2018, 09:54 AM jim912928 I'm not home to snap pictures (can this weeken... Oct 24 2018, 02:05 PM Nogoodwithusernames
I'm not home to snap pictures (can this weeke... Oct 24 2018, 04:00 PM worn
I'm not home to snap pictures (can this weeke... Oct 24 2018, 04:14 PM pvollma
Please take the photos cause I need to prevent a... Oct 24 2018, 09:09 PM rjames
[quote name='worn' post='2659996' date='Oct 24 20... May 21 2019, 09:52 AM Nogoodwithusernames Been a while since an update, but this is just abo... May 20 2019, 03:27 PM Nogoodwithusernames Alright as promised here are a few photos. @914we... May 27 2019, 06:16 PM Nogoodwithusernames Hand-made bracket based off the solenoid bracket t... May 27 2019, 06:18 PM Bill Shaw Don’t know where I got it, but about 10 years ag... May 27 2019, 08:07 PM Bill Shaw Attached are pictures of my trunk release. I’ll... May 28 2019, 07:42 AM Nogoodwithusernames
Attached are pictures of my trunk release. I’l... May 28 2019, 07:47 PM wes
Attached are pictures of my trunk release. I’... May 28 2019, 07:55 PM Bill Shaw I won’t be using my release for the next couple ... May 28 2019, 08:32 PM djway I welded in some large brake tubing from just belo... May 28 2019, 10:23 PM |
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