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Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 02-14-2002, 08:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,158
Posted By JTB
My dad's 73 RS came with a Fittapaldi wheel. ...

My dad's 73 RS came with a Fittapaldi wheel. When he replaced it with the original wheel, the Fittapaldi ended up on my 75 914. The spline is the same profile, but the turn signal cancel cam does...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 04-05-2001, 07:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 598
Posted By JTB
Post If I am not too late - don't paint the surfaces. ...

If I am not too late - don't paint the surfaces. I have found (at work, not on my 914) that the paint will eventually crumble out of the joint leaving the ball joints loose. If they were painted...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 04-05-2001, 07:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 723
Posted By JTB
Post You can find Herculiner at Sam's Club. I can't...

You can find Herculiner at Sam's Club. I can't help but laugh every time I walk by the display.
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 02-27-2001, 08:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,154
Posted By JTB
You all are right - check you local rules. I...

You all are right - check you local rules.

I know a couple of years ago a PCA region out east would not allow 914 harnesses to be mounted to the bar - only to pass over it. I have not run with...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 02-26-2001, 07:26 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,781
Posted By JTB
75 1 in A in Augusta, Georgia

75 1 in A in Augusta, Georgia
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 02-26-2001, 07:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,154
Posted By JTB
Chris - When you mount your harness do not...

Chris - When you mount your harness do not attach it to the harness bar. Many racing organizations do not allow this (if fact, I don't know any that do). The problem is, the bar is offset from one...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 02-21-2001, 09:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 631
Posted By JTB
I have a friend who swears by it. His car is a...

I have a friend who swears by it. His car is a 300 HP track car and he said that it made a huge difference. He did the chassis kit first and ran it for a year. Then he did the boxed arms for a...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 02-18-2001, 08:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 568
Posted By JTB
I have SC calipers on the front and stock on the...

I have SC calipers on the front and stock on the rear, along with a 19 mm master cylinder. I replaced my proportioning valve with an aftermarket adjustable unit (Garretson I think), and have it wide...
Forum: Porsche 914 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 02-16-2001, 07:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 543
Posted By JTB
I am ashamed to admit it, but I bought the kit...

I am ashamed to admit it, but I bought the kit from AA a couple of years ago. They fit ok, but not great. I am not real happy - they leak some, but they were only $550 and my car is basically a...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 02-16-2001, 07:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 535
Posted By JTB
I had the Vellios mount installed a couple of...

I had the Vellios mount installed a couple of years ago. I ran bolts through all of the bolt holes. I forget how many, but used them all. I can't remember if I made them or if they came with the...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 02-12-2001, 09:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,248
Posted By JTB
I think the bottom line is speed equals money. ...

I think the bottom line is speed equals money.

I did a 2.7 conversion a couple of years ago. I got the running donor engine for almost nothing ($400) and then spent a fortune on parts and...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 01-25-2001, 06:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 549
Posted By JTB
I can't believe the difference Swepco made in my...

I can't believe the difference Swepco made in my tranny. I won't use anything else.
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 01-25-2001, 06:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 598
Posted By JTB
I put a 2.7l in my car a couple years ago. What...

I put a 2.7l in my car a couple years ago. What a blast.

Anyway, I had a local welding shop cut the fitting at a 45 deg angle and reweld it. They left enough of the original bracket that held it...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 01-25-2001, 06:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 729
Posted By JTB
Bump steer has to do with the geometry of the...

Bump steer has to do with the geometry of the suspension and the steering. To visualize this, start with the car on jackstands so the front wheels are at full droop. Turn the steering wheel so the...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 01-20-2001, 05:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 730
Posted By JTB
You have to be very careful when you install it. ...

You have to be very careful when you install it. Don't get the strip twisted or kinked. Also - don't touch it on the sealing surfaces. I found that it can pick up dirt and oil off your fingers and...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 01-17-2001, 06:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 613
Posted By JTB
Was your parking brake recently adjusted/rear...

Was your parking brake recently adjusted/rear pads changed? It might be too tight.
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 01-15-2001, 04:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,335
Posted By JTB
Tim - You did break the bearing apart. ...

Tim -

You did break the bearing apart. There are two inner races and one outer race. The outer race refers to the outer diameter. This is smooth on the OD to press into the trailing arm. The...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 01-14-2001, 05:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 730
Posted By JTB
Yes - Use a butyl seal. Any auto parts store...

Yes - Use a butyl seal. Any auto parts store will carry it. Just be sure to clean both the window and the frame real good before installation and use the little rubber spacers to center it in the...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 01-04-2001, 03:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 615
Posted By JTB
Be sure to put the groove in that Chris mentions....

Be sure to put the groove in that Chris mentions. After I drilled and tapped the assemblies, I took a dremel with a ball end burr and cut a groove all the way around, maybe 1/8" deep. Otherwise,...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 01-02-2001, 08:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 604
Posted By JTB
I would replace them. The torsion bar gets all...

I would replace them. The torsion bar gets all of its stiffness from the outer section. The inner section just improves it's fatigue life, or the number of bumps you can hit before they fail. That...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 12-25-2000, 04:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 737
Posted By JTB
I converted to 5 lug a while back and was able to...

I converted to 5 lug a while back and was able to fit 205's without rolling the fenders. There was a lot of variation in the cars over the years, so if you only want 205's, you might not have to...
Forum: Porsche 914 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 12-05-2000, 03:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 455
Posted By JTB
What engine? Where is it?

What engine? Where is it?
Forum: Porsche 914 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 12-05-2000, 03:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 463
Posted By JTB
What year & engine? Where is it located?

What year & engine? Where is it located?
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 11-27-2000, 03:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,337
Posted By JTB
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I...

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I was away from email on vacation. You will need to replace the rear hubs with 911 hubs. The stub axles must be 914-6. This is because the 914-6 stub...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 11-21-2000, 08:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,337
Posted By JTB
No. You cannot just put the rotors on. They are...

No. You cannot just put the rotors on. They are sandwiched between the hubs and the wheels. All three parts need to have the same bolt pattern. To fit the 911 rotors, you will need to change the...
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