914-6 conversion procedure, Anybody written it up in detail w/ pics? Options

[campbellcj]

I have been wondering what all is involved, labor-wise, and how much of it I could sanely tackle myself with my somewhat limited tools and mechanical capabilities.

The "parts-list" has been regurgitated over and over again, but I don't recall ever seeing a detailed write-up of the actual conversion procedure. Anybody know of one? I'd like to learn more about the oil tank installation, throttle cable setup, etc.

[Jeroen]

"I'd like to learn more about the oil tank installation"

What type of tank are you gonna use?
Stock /6 or velios type tank in the stock location?

In that case, all the cut-outs are prestamped in engine compartment sheetmetal (driver side)
The tank has 2 studs that bolt through the sheetmetal
You need to make 2 holes for oillines, 1 for the filter console and 1 for the filler neck
The space where the tank sits between the inner and outer fender is pretty tight, so it will take you some (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) and patience to align it into place

If you want, I can take some pics...

What else you're gonna use for your conversion

What engine mount (Rich Johnson mount is advised)?
Unless you are gonna use a 'speed bar', you can cut away the /4 engine mounts from the frame.

Are you gonna install the engine tin/sheetmetal (if not, you can grind out a lot of unneeded sheetmetal from the eng.compartment)

Errr... to much stuff, just shoot specific questions you have and I'm sure you'll get loads of info

cheers,

Jeroen