What is this??

[SorenDK]

I have found this item under my gearbox (901) - Im rebuilding some stuff - and I have no idea what its for... I suspect its something for the clutch/cable... any of you guys have a clue.

Thanks

It measures about 13mm in height - see pen for sizing
bac

[McLovin]

goes on the end of the clutch cable.

http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/smart/more_info.cgi?pn=911-423-205-03-M260&catalog_description=Clutch%20Cable%20End%2C%20Meta l%20Trunion%20Upgrade%2C%20911%2F912%20%281965-69%29%20and%20%281972-73%29%2C%20Each

[Grady Clay]

This is actually the best replacement for the early 901 ‘plastic piece’. It is a late 914 part.

When used, grind a bit off the arm so this piece doesn’t contact the arm in its normal arc.
Yours is worn. Replace it with new and add a touch of grease. Inspect your arm for wear.

Every 901 & 914 should use this piece.
I have this on all my 911s and 914-6s.

Best,
Grady

[SorenDK]

Thanks a lot guys... I knew I could count on you...

Happy New Year from freezing Denmark :-)

[Jon B]

C'mon Soren, I know they make nice pens in Denmark...

[Grady Clay]

Jon,

You are the best and everlasting purest of detail.

Thank you.

You should be curator of some significant Porsche Museum.

Best,
Grady

[Jon B]

Thanks Grady! Be sure to visit my pen museum in Vista someday...

[Wavey]

They make nice calculators too

[Grady Clay]

Jon,

Carl and I became frends when he worked for Arnold Wagner (ANDIAL), Parts Manager at Vasek Polak P+A.

Only a few years ago.

Best,
Grady

[Jon B]

Grady, it's so true, everything was only a few years ago, sorta. I think we've hijacked Soren's thread- if he'd used an appropriate pen, none of this would've happened.