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| Nogoodwithusernames |
 Aug 9 2018, 03:15 PM
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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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| Mike Bellis |
Oct 23 2018, 06:57 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,346 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None 
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Solenoids don't work really well if the throw is too tight. They work much better if the solenoid mechanism is slightly loose. Weather it is cable or lever actuated, the solenoid torque is minimal at its first movement and gains torque as it moves.
So... If it is a cable pull, loosen the cable slightly, not too much. Just so the solenoid motion starts before it pulls on the cable. 1/8" is usually enough slack. Lever style mechanism is slightly more difficult to adjust but is doable. |
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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 Alright well I couldn't see any way to adjust ... Aug 20 2018, 10:58 AM mepstein
Alright well I couldn't see any way to adjust... Oct 23 2018, 02:12 PM Nogoodwithusernames Well I've made some progress on this since my ... Oct 23 2018, 01:58 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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