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Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 10-13-1999, 04:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 832
Posted By Brister
Another non-cancelling problem can be the...

Another non-cancelling problem can be the steering wheel itself. I found this to be the case on my car when I replaced the PO installed wheel with an original steering wheel. The original has a...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 10-12-1999, 04:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 617
Posted By Brister
I have one about 7 months old. I had to do a...

I have one about 7 months old. I had to do a little trimming at the ends to make it fit the cornerposts. Doesn't look like the original but I'm not going for concours, just "nice". And it beats...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 10-06-1999, 03:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 821
Posted By Brister
Since you'd be altering the original lamp anyway,...

Since you'd be altering the original lamp anyway, why not just pick up a mercury switch and lamp combo from an American car at any junkyard? You'd still have to turn on the park lamps at night but...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 09-22-1999, 04:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,685
Posted By Brister
Makes ya wonder! My manual agrees with Tim but...

Makes ya wonder! My manual agrees with Tim
but my keys agree with Conrad. Mayhaps some keymaker got confused? I've run into the same problem with keys for my Jaguar.. had a new "master" key made...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 09-18-1999, 05:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 631
Posted By Brister
It is tight. Try a c-clamp angled.. one jaw on...

It is tight. Try a c-clamp angled.. one jaw on the pin, the other on the rod.
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 09-17-1999, 03:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 631
Posted By Brister
That's correct.. they have a shoulder on one side...

That's correct.. they have a shoulder on one side sort of the shape of a top hat. They press in from the inside and the pin holds both assemblies together. My car when purchased was missing the...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 09-16-1999, 04:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 631
Posted By Brister
The afore noted part number is incorrect. ...

The afore noted part number is incorrect. Looking at that diagram they are the bushings at 26. They're called Shift Coupler Bushings. You may check with Pelican first, but when I checked Tom said...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 09-01-1999, 03:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 803
Posted By Brister
I wonder if your engine is carburated.. my 73 1.7...

I wonder if your engine is carburated.. my 73 1.7 is carburated and I don't have that problem but it does occur with my Healey from around 1000 to 2000 rpm until the engine warms slightly. I have...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 08-22-1999, 02:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 506
Posted By Brister
Not having experienced such a problem, nor even...

Not having experienced such a problem, nor even knowing the composition of the case, I have an idea for a possible solution.. since you may have to get another case, anything is worth a try. I'm a...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 08-01-1999, 02:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 609
Posted By Brister
This is interesting. My manual speaks of valet...

This is interesting. My manual speaks of valet keys and master keys but I didn't pay much attention because I received only one type of key (2 each) when I purchased my '73. That key is red. And...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 07-24-1999, 04:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 584
Posted By Brister
Here's a tip my paint shop gave me.. don't use a...

Here's a tip my paint shop gave me.. don't use a brush to touch up the chip. Instead tear a narrow strip from the newspaper. Dip the tip of the strip lightly into the paint and let the excess drain...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 07-16-1999, 04:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 619
Posted By Brister
This brings back memories.. forty years ago to be...

This brings back memories.. forty years ago to be exact. Of course things change and today's tires are rounder, I'm sure. Back then I knew a fellow who drove a truck to tire stores, auto stores,...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 07-06-1999, 05:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,455
Posted By Brister
Paulhagedorn: Yes, I have looked up Automotion...

Paulhagedorn:
Yes, I have looked up Automotion on the web but haven't found the complete set listed by anyone. What AA advertises as a complete set does not include the two bushings I noted. I...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 07-05-1999, 02:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,455
Posted By Brister
This reminds me of my youth when we played...

This reminds me of my youth when we played "Dogpile" ..everyone jump on! Okey, it's my turn. When I bought my very used 914 in December I had no idea where to turn for parts. I searched the web...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 06-26-1999, 05:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 690
Posted By Brister
I believe you stated you had an electronic module...

I believe you stated you had an electronic module in the distributor so this may not be applicable.. my standard distributor was the culprit in a similar situation ..running fine, turned off the...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 06-19-1999, 03:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 879
Posted By Brister
Thank you John. It must be small! -grin- I've...

Thank you John. It must be small! -grin- I've felt and felt and never could feel any indentation.. time for the mirror! It may also be time for a rebuilt speedo but I'd still have to get that...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 06-18-1999, 04:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 879
Posted By Brister
Odometer/Trip Milage removal

Here's a question to which I know there's a simple answer but I haven't found it... my speedometer works but neither the odometer nor trip milage work. I understand how to remove the unit from the...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 06-18-1999, 04:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 623
Posted By Brister
My experiance was similar to Conrad's. Sometime...

My experiance was similar to Conrad's. Sometime turning the key worked the starter, sometime not. A remote switch to the solinoid showed that part to be okey. I dreaded pulling the steering wheel...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 06-18-1999, 04:31 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,595
Posted By Brister
I note several replies advising to paint the car...

I note several replies advising to paint the car its' original color. My car has a very poor $29.95 looking application of white. I have been talking of painting it a bright orange. After removing...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 06-02-1999, 03:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 629
Posted By Brister
I haven't dealt with them. I have seen their ad...

I haven't dealt with them. I have seen their ad and wasn't sure whether I was reading a car publication or Hustler. I'll stick with Pelican.
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-29-1999, 04:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 804
Posted By Brister
You need to look for "decals" or "side stripe...

You need to look for "decals" or "side stripe accents".. I wish those things easily peeled off, then I'd sell you the ones on the side of my car. -grin-
I don't find decals in the on-line catalog...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-25-1999, 04:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 608
Posted By Brister
More informaion please.. where in California is...

More informaion please.. where in California is MSDS? An address and telephone number would be appreciated for those of us living in other states.
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-21-1999, 04:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 622
Posted By Brister
Have you tried using a remote starter switch? I...

Have you tried using a remote starter switch? I was having problems with my '73.. the solinoid would work only occasionally. It worked every time with the switch connected to the solinoid. A little...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-21-1999, 04:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 640
Posted By Brister
General Motors has an excellent rust penetrant...

General Motors has an excellent rust penetrant which can be obtained at any GM parts counter. A little goes a long way so the price of $6 or $7 isn't bad at all ..I purchased a 10 ounce can about 6...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-18-1999, 04:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 757
Posted By Brister
Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.. so...

Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.. so here I am! I've never tried painting a mounted wheel but I have ideas. As a matter of fact, I'll soon repaint mine. They're polished aluminum rims...
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