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[914forme]

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif) WOW I think you are having too much fun! looks great.-
btw, what kind of flares are you putting on? are you going the GT, or fiberglass?

D. None of the above - (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) I have a nice set of Tangerine Racing Steel Flares. They match my older rear flares I cut out with out all the splices and filler. Chris' panel beater does a great job (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

And thank you for the kind comments, I am having loads of fun!!!

[DRPHIL914]

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif) WOW I think you are having too much fun! looks great.-
btw, what kind of flares are you putting on? are you going the GT, or fiberglass?

D. None of the above - (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) I have a nice set of Tangerine Racing Steel Flares. They match my older rear flares I cut out with out all the splices and filler. Chris' panel beater does a great job (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

And thank you for the kind comments, I am having loads of fun!!!

I had considered having Chris do a set for me, my rear fenders are kind of a mess. After I put the 7's on the rubbed and blistered the paint and trying to stretch them to get an extra 1/2 inch creased the lip and bent it, so its going to need work anyway. how much does chris charge for a "mild" increase, I want stock look but need extra 1" max

[Chris H.]

Those are great flares. Nice alternative to the GT flares.

Hey Steve did you find the engine harness? I have the wiring diagrams if you need them and can get you some pics of mine for reference when I pull the engine. Just about ready to lower it down. Drained the fluids, just waiting to be there are no stray antifreeze drips (not good for the dogs).

[914forme]

No Chris I did not. I might just go full MS3X so I can run sequential spark. Will be using GM LS coils. It will also do dual fuel, which I plan on running E-85, but will nee the ability to run high octane, if I can't find the corn fuel.

More progress I started laying out the various lines and systems. First up clutch as it was easy.



Brake Lines



And now the key, and part numbers



Yes I have 3 brake line switches. One for the lights, and two for the cruise control. I might need another one for the laugh control, have to think that one through.
Got home, beautiful night in Mid Western Ohio 70+ degrees. So out to the shop I went. Swaged winter tires of my Daily. Which means it will snow in a few weeks.

And started welding in the inner suspension console and logs on he driver side.

[914forme]

Grabbed a little welding time before work today.

Drivers side Logs almost done, the console was seam welded before I added all the extra to it.



Started working on the plates to mount the oil and fuel filters.



And this is the filter boss fits over the studs



Hopefully get back to some welding tonight once I get home. Get the filter mount in place, roll over the upper sections, and then add the oil filter console, and the accusump mounts need to be fabricated.

And this just got delivered, it will help keep my uni-bits a little long-lasting.



Just in time, I need to drill a few hundred more holes. I am hoping to get out of the engine compartment this weekend. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)

[mgp4591]

Are you planning on running an adjustable proportioning valve for your dual circuit brake system? Looks pretty well planned out and great progress on the build! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)

[914forme]

Dual brake masters with a balance bar

[914forme]

Made some weld bolts, cut most of the head off a bole, mount it up on the weld table, and weld them. Grind them almost flush, and you have some nice studs.



Oil filter mount welded onto the log.



Oil filter mounted and then I needed to test to make sure my Suspension console reinforcement bar clears that big filter.



Plenty of room



Welded on the tank support





Welded in the front side washers on the harness mounts. This will help keep the tube from just running through the firewall.



Spent the rest of the night with a dremel making a bracket fit a compound curve (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

No pictures of that, I'll snap one when I am done. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

[Amenson]

You need to start publishing lbs of welding wire per day. Getting time behind the torch before work...bad ass. Keep up the progress.

[914forme]

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) No I really don't want to know that number. I do weigh everything else, it will be interesting to see if I can keep the car at class weight of 2150 lbs. Still counted as a 4-Cyl 914.

I did go and get tanks refilled today so I can keep going!!!

Realized I have mis-placed my oil thermostat, I hate that!!! Knew right where it was went and opened the drawer, and it is gone (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif)

That being said, tested out the one of the new gas cylinders, yes it is working, I had one place give me an empty cylinder once. I now have manifolds that show tank and outlet pressure from the regulator so I know when I am getting into the critical zone. I spent a lot of time trying to figure out that the cylinder was empty as I could not wrap my head around some one giving me an empty cylinder. I also don't go back to that gas supplier anymore. I head over to Springfield. Great older guy there, we shoot the (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) for a bit each time, and he takes me to the racks and points at the cylinders. I am way younger than him, so I'll do all the heavy lifting. He treats me right ever time (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) So they have won my business.

He also keeps poking me to buy a TIG, Lincoln is running a pretty good deal for a square wave AC unit, I might have to bite the bullet. I don't have a lot of Aluminum welding to do yet for they project. So little I can farm it out and still be way ahead cost wise.

I still want to do some TIG, and the fender flares might just be the place I use it, after some practice on something not quite as critical. Theory is it would be easier to keep the weld under control, and hammer weld with a softer filler.

[Andyrew]

I find I go through gas more than wire. Granted my gas trigger sticks but its still quite a lot. I make it a habbit to turn off the gas between welds now.

[914forme]

Harness mounts completed, these little boxes took a lot longer than I would have liked.





Need to do a little grinding and I'll be done with that part of the project.

Started on Engine mount number 2



Back at it tomorrow

[914forme]

Spent the day going through boxes of parts, and selecting the items I want to keep, and what must go. Oh what fun it is then to clean up the workshop. But it must be done, other wise I get a little crabby.

I did find my accusump mounts (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

I also drilled more holes to fill the drivers log top, and well started working on passenger log items.

BTW, Boeing makes some great lube, you can really tell a difference in the drilling. Steel does not push through as much. And Aluminum cuts like butter, producing long slinky like chips.

[76-914]

BoeLube is great (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) Not sure it's for steel but anything is better than nothing. The main thing is to find the correct speed for the bit and to keep it cutting once you begin drilling. It's a distinctive feel and sound when the bit is "cutting". Much easier w/ AL than steel. Keep on having fun. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[914forme]

Well I had a Blau 80 mm cap, but I decided I would sell it, it was not going through the hood, but my hood will have a door, so I need something to grab ahold of.

So I knocked this out.



Installed on the tank, temporarily.



Then I started working on the oil thermostat, got a new one in. Never found my old one.



And I ran out of the proper length bolts to make my studs.

Then I started working on my new engine stand to get the mockup unit under the car while the car is still on the rotisserie.

So Like most things I over thought it. Started cutting metal to make a motor rotisserie. Then I figured out for what I needed todo in the near future, a drivetrain rotisserie is just over kill. Latter, it will make sense maybe, but I doubt it. So I put all the metal back in the bin, and built it out of wood.

So you can see it was a success!! The engine is in, to allow me to start working on the new engine mount.



Clearance to the front firewall



Clearance on the drivers side



Clearance on the passenger side, -4 motor mount is still in there. need to get the (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) and get that out of there.



Here was the reason I needed to modify that cart. The leg on the rotisserie gets in the way. Engine is support the tranny makes it tip backward, so I have a ratchet strap on the front to keep things where they belong.



Down and dirty engine cart a few 2x4s a scrap 2x12 and a few screws.



Today I ordered a few parts from the land down under, them Aussies have all the (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) stuff.

And I calculated my fuel pump requirements, I need at minimum 190lph for E85. and looking at the 914 tank, I realized you knuckle head, it has a baffle in it. As long as I can get the fuel pump pickup in that part of the tank, I will be golden. So I will keep the fuel filter before the injectors, I just won't be running the complicated setup, I have drawn out several times.

Worse case I drop a Holly Hydrant in the 914 sump just to make sure I am good.

Any one know where I can get some 1-3/8" green stripe or equivalent, in a larger roll, not sure how much I need? Wonder if I can get 1-1/4" to slip over the 1-3/8" inlet, some serious lube and muscles maybe.

I am open to suggestions (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)

[Chris H.]

Steve,

Seems like the 1.25 should stretch to 1 3/8. I was able to stretch gates 7/8 heater hose to 1" by soaking the end in hot water and then using a small amount of dish soap. You need less than 25 feet but it's nice to have some extra. A roll is 50 feet which is where the price break comes in. If you can find someone to split a roll this is a good deal:

Gates 1.25 Hose

[914forme]

Thank you Chris, and yes that is a great Deal (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) I'll post the rest in the classified once I have completed my design.

[mepstein]

Thank you Chris, and yes that is a great Deal (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) I'll post the rest in the classified once I have completed my design.

If you want to split it, I'm in

[Andyrew]

Any one know where I can get some 1-3/8" green stripe or equivalent, in a larger roll, not sure how much I need? Wonder if I can get 1-1/4" to slip over the 1-3/8" inlet, some serious lube and muscles maybe.

I am open to suggestions (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)

The green stuff flexes really well. 1 1/4 should work well. A little oil helps a lot.

I would just keep spare lines just incase it splits.

[914forme]

Thank you Chris, and yes that is a great Deal (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) I'll post the rest in the classified once I have completed my design.

If you want to split it, I'm in

Sounds good, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) I'll bring the other half to Hersey with me, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif), your going to make me drive my truck aren't you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

It is not a problem really, but if I avoid bringing the truck it makes so I am less likely to bring home a bunch of big items.