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[Zimms]

Here is my work in progress a P258c for seting pinion depth.

Nice, Tony!

So are you on your own now?

Stuttgart Specialists

[carr914]

This thread would not be complete without FourBlade's RockingChair Rotisserie
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T.C.

[MrKona]

Wanna check backlash on the R&P of your 901? Hold the crank when installing rods?

I have the 4 cyl version of the crank holder. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

I like the backlash measurement set up. Do you have another picture of the piece holding your pinion shaft?

[sean_v8_914]

suspension bushing reamer

[J P Stein]

I like the backlash measurement set up. Do you have another picture of the piece holding your pinion shaft?

Here's another pic. Note that this is "Rev 0" in the development phase. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
The blue tape sucked. Rev 1 was the use of JB weld. I coated an extra 30mm bolt with grease for a release agent then fitted it into the 30mm socket slathered with JB weld....then let it cure. This produced a "no slop" fit to the bolt. Since you are looking for around .015 (IIRC) backlash, no slop is imperative. The dail indicator is mounted at about the same radial dimension as the contact point of the R&P....tho I'm told it's not required.

As you can see, the holding strap is a pretty high tech piece of hurricane strap that is supposed to hold your roof on.....

I had to do some quick learnin' to install this sucker.....to include the pre-load on the ring gear shaft bearings...I had expert verbal instructions and a shop manual.

After running it for a season I'm gonna take the trans apart for some gear changes. The first look will be on the magnetic drain plug.....fuzzies are bad.

[rick 918-S]

I made these for doing large deep shrinks. You slip them over the panel and give them a twist. This gathers the metal. Then... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) carefully shape the curve. I'm sure you can buy them someplace.

[rick 918-S]

Here is the result or close to it.

[911quest]

Here is my work in progress a P258c for seting pinion depth.

Nice, Tony!

So are you on your own now?

Stuttgart Specialists

Yeah we have been going for a few months now....Sebing again this year?

[Zimms]

Here is my work in progress a P258c for seting pinion depth.

Nice, Tony!

So are you on your own now?

Stuttgart Specialists

Yeah we have been going for a few months now....Sebing again this year?

Definitely. Outside turn one, RV this year. Building a barn in the spring for projects. I'll post a picture of the white car. Nothing more than stripped at this point, waiting for rust repair and flares.

Good luck!

Sorry for the hijack everyone.

[zambezi]

Heres an engine stand I built for storing and running our 356 engines. Would also work for vw engines, just change the starter if its 12Volt. There is a Harley oil tank converted for a fuel tank in the differential space of the trans, and where the gear sets would be is the fuel pump and filter. LED lights on top of the trans are for oil pressure and ignition (so as not to leave the key in the on position if not running the engine).

Very nice! The lower frame looks like it may have come from an old engine hoist.

Nope its all new construction. I made it a three wheeler so its stable on eneven surfaces. The 3rd wheel is a lockable caster.
JIM

[McMark]

Revival!

I found a tool I made awhile ago. 901 Transmission pilot shaft seal installer:


And today I made another tool. Turbo tie rod installation wrench. Donor 4mm thick metal from some squareback swing axle spring plates that I shortened to install IRS. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) Works like a charm!


Next time I send out some zinc plating, I'm going to include some of these babies to make them pretty.

[highways]

Here's my favorite 'found object'. My 914 Road Tool Kit. It's a Thompson Cigar Sampler case. Found mine at a swapmeet for cheap. First you must spend about 2 weeks removing the Cuban Cigars to make room for the tools... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bandit.gif)





you can get yours here:
914 Road Tool Kit

once the cigars are removed, you are left with a 231mm X 259mm X 53mm aluminum case.




now choose your favorite 'don't leave home without'em' 914 tools


In my kit for example I have Craftsman ratcheting wrenches 8mm, 10mm, 11mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm, 15mm, 16mm, 17mm, 18mm, and 19mm. Socket Wrench with Variable Angle Head and 6" extension, Sockets 10mm, 11mm, 12mm, 13mm, 13mm extended, 15mm, 16mm, 17mm, 18mm, 22mm, CV joint star key, Craftsman 12" flat head screwdriver, Stanley 10" philips screwdriver, Full size 6 in 1 screwdriver, Proto Cresent wrench, Tire Pressure Gauge, Set of metric Allen Keys, OEM 10/13mm porsche wrench, Metal file, Hella Test Light, Needle Nose Pliers, and my favorite full size Craftsman Visegrips.

personalized variations are encouraged and may earn extra credit

packing requires a little practice and a methodology...




and yes the latch closes fully and the 914 Road Tool Kit just barely fits behind one of these....

[McMark]

That's a cool kit!

[URY914]

No, it's a TOOL kit.

[MrKona]

Here's my home made blasting cabinet. I just finished it tonight. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

I'd been wanting one for awhile. I recently bought an original muffler that has surface rust, so I wanted a cabinet that would be long enough to fit an entire muffler. $$$

I went ahead and made one with materials from Home Depot, Ace Hardware, and a cheap gun from Harbor Freight. I tried it out tonight and it works great! Obviously, it has no hopper, so I'll have to stop after awhile and shovel out the used media. On the back is an inlet and a bathroom fan for an exhaust. I have a filter in the inlet so no dust escapes. The exhaust fan makes for a nice negative pressure atmosphere in the box. I will hook up a hose and exhaust the dust outside. If it's a lot of dust, I will run the hose to a home made filter box. I realize that dust may shorten the life of the exhaust fan, but it's cheap and replaceable.

There is a 36" fluorescent light inside. I have it wired so that the light and exhaust fan come on together. I can't wait to do some more blasting!

Next step is to build a stand for it this weekend.

[cwpeden]

I made my own blasting cabinet too and used my shop vac as the ventilation. I just used one of the filters for drywall dust and it worked like a charm (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

I think nextime I will get a bag.

[Dr Evil]

Here's my favorite 'found object'. My 914 Road Tool Kit. It's a Thompson Cigar Sampler case. Found mine at a swapmeet for cheap. First you must spend about 2 weeks removing the Cuban Cigars to make room for the tools... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bandit.gif)





you can get yours here:
914 Road Tool Kit

once the cigars are removed, you are left with a 231mm X 259mm X 53mm aluminum case.




now choose your favorite 'don't leave home without'em' 914 tools


In my kit for example I have Craftsman ratcheting wrenches 8mm, 10mm, 11mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm, 15mm, 16mm, 17mm, 18mm, and 19mm. Socket Wrench with Variable Angle Head and 6" extension, Sockets 10mm, 11mm, 12mm, 13mm, 13mm extended, 15mm, 16mm, 17mm, 18mm, 22mm, CV joint star key, Craftsman 12" flat head screwdriver, Stanley 10" philips screwdriver, Full size 6 in 1 screwdriver, Proto Cresent wrench, Tire Pressure Gauge, Set of metric Allen Keys, OEM 10/13mm porsche wrench, Metal file, Hella Test Light, Needle Nose Pliers, and my favorite full size Craftsman Visegrips.

personalized variations are encouraged and may earn extra credit

packing requires a little practice and a methodology...




and yes the latch closes fully and the 914 Road Tool Kit just barely fits behind one of these....

I couldnt resist this deal on the cigars, but be warned. They were relentless in calling my cell and trying to up sell me on other options and packages (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) I finally called them back and asked them not to call me anymore....then when they called me I made the request again.....lets see how many more times they call me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)

[scotty b]

Yeah you really can't beat Thompsons prices buy they are damned irritating. I get an e-mail DAILY and I've only bought from them 3 or 4 times I think. that's where I got that newest pipe and Zach's cigars from.

[rick 918-S]

I'm not sure if you would classify 2" masking tape as a tool but here's a method for keeping track of you terminal ends while rewiring your car, boat, or what ever your working on.
I was recently rewiring the Healey. I had a HotRod Wires generic harness with no terminal ends. I was working on the dash and needed several different terminal ends. I have a big nut and bolt assortment drawer with different sizes and types. Rather that bring the bulky drawer over to the car and chance knocking the thing over in the tight quarters, I stuck several of the connectors to a strip of 2" masking tape and stuck it to the kick panel next to where I was working. Notice the tape in the left of the photo. It worked for me... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

[highways]

I couldnt resist this deal on the cigars, but be warned. They were relentless in calling my cell and trying to up sell me on other options and packages (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) I finally called them back and asked them not to call me anymore....then when they called me I made the request again.....lets see how many more times they call me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)

Oh, sorry about that! I had no idea. Like I said I found mine at a swap meet. Maybe you can use your inlaw's address for placing the order next time? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) It just seemed like a cheap alternative to dropping the doe on one of those aluminum breifcases.. and mine is holding up fine after 2 years.