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Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 10-01-2003, 05:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 530
Posted By LHAYES
Don't know if the contact button will solve your...

Don't know if the contact button will solve your problem or not but I do know that my '70 takes the long one and, I believe, all the rest take the short one.
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 06-30-2003, 06:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 659
Posted By LHAYES
Mike, Thanks for sharing the great photos. I'm...

Mike,
Thanks for sharing the great photos. I'm trying to fabricate a bar for the carb linkage for a pair of Weber 34's and your picture was just what I needed.
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 11-12-2002, 06:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,395
Posted By LHAYES
If you're a glutton for punishment or just like...

If you're a glutton for punishment or just like to tinker around with things check out http://www.oldengine.org/members/billd/electrol.htm
This process would probably work better on bigger parts...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 10-09-2002, 06:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 687
Posted By LHAYES
There is a VW swap meet and show in Boerne this...

There is a VW swap meet and show in Boerne this weekend, you might try that.
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 10-01-2002, 05:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 815
Posted By LHAYES
You didn't mention whether your running FI or...

You didn't mention whether your running FI or carbs...I have carbs and most "Y" blocks you use to split the main fuel line into two to feed the carbs have a tapped and plugged port between the line...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 09-06-2002, 08:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,114
Posted By LHAYES
Long ago when I had motorcycles I bought an...

Long ago when I had motorcycles I bought an impact driver to get soft screws out of engine cases (Japanese and German motorcycle assemblers must have arms like Popeye). I've used it with success on...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-28-2002, 06:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 683
Posted By LHAYES
I found a useable substitute at the local Home...

I found a useable substitute at the local Home Depot, it was a slightly darker shade of gray but texture wise it was very close to my headliner and bulkhead felt. Last but not least, it was pretty...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-07-2002, 06:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,785
Posted By LHAYES
Later model VW's, Audi's and I'm sure other...

Later model VW's, Audi's and I'm sure other teutonic vehicles have an abundance of plastic tubing that is identical to that originally used as drain tubes in our '14's. I picked up acouple of 3'...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 04-26-2002, 06:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 769
Posted By LHAYES
I replumbed my fuel lines from the tank to the...

I replumbed my fuel lines from the tank to the carbs. Had to do some convoluted bending to come through the engine tin, used two short (2") lenghts of rubber fuel line to connect the 5/16 steel brake...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 02-06-2002, 06:00 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 4,491
Posted By LHAYES
I can't believe that there aren't ten or twelve...

I can't believe that there aren't ten or twelve University Registrars out there like me...
+'s helping students
-'s putting up with faculty

Got out of the Marines, started college, got married,...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 11-09-2001, 09:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 772
Posted By LHAYES
The last time I was there they had a $10.00...

The last time I was there they had a $10.00 minimum charge so make sure you need something other than a couple of screws or washers.
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 09-14-2001, 01:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 699
Posted By LHAYES
Post I don't think any primer you get in a spray can...

I don't think any primer you get in a spray can is going to be very effective and will, at some point need to be sanded and sealed again before you shoot real automotive paint over it. If you do use...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 08-20-2001, 06:14 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,166
Posted By LHAYES
Post Just in time, I'm starting a rebuilt so count me...

Just in time, I'm starting a rebuilt so count me in.
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 08-17-2001, 05:43 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,258
Posted By LHAYES
Post I'm up the road in Austin and know of three other...

I'm up the road in Austin and know of three other 914 nuts in town.
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 07-23-2001, 06:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 813
Posted By LHAYES
Post Unless you're doing a restoration and want new...

Unless you're doing a restoration and want new tubes I've found that some VW's like Jetta's and Golf's use the same tube in their plumbing and I've picked up lengths of the same diameter drain hoses...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 07-12-2001, 08:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 983
Posted By LHAYES
Post I had to get the undercoating of a baja bug I was...

I had to get the undercoating of a baja bug I was working on and found that your standard heat gun works pretty well. I waved the gun back and forth for a minute or two and then applied a putty knife...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 03-27-2001, 07:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 718
Posted By LHAYES
Post I definately agree with the MIG set for gas and...

I definately agree with the MIG set for gas and 220V. I have a 110V Century Mig that is great up to 3/16 (and you will want to weld thicker stuff, trust me) then you don't get the penetration you...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 10-24-2000, 05:55 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,528
Posted By LHAYES
Long saga, short story...Bought my 914 new in...

Long saga, short story...Bought my 914 new in '70, drove it six years and sold it to a fraternity brother. Came across it rotting away in a back yard 9 years later. Bought it back, still have it....
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 07-26-2000, 05:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 544
Posted By LHAYES
An easy fix for me was to remove the nut and...

An easy fix for me was to remove the nut and nipple, use the washer to fashion an aluminum blank, slap some gasoline proof sealer on both sides of the blank, slip it into the nut so it covers the...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 07-17-2000, 05:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,472
Posted By LHAYES
Your wheels look alot like some American Racing...

Your wheels look alot like some American Racing wheels I bought for my 914 back in "71 or '72. Perhaps they subcontracted a production run for Shelby along the way. As I recall they were pretty good...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-31-2000, 11:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 621
Posted By LHAYES
I wouldn't be to quick to discount the "oil in...

I wouldn't be to quick to discount the "oil in the sump" type compressors. One manufacturer (can't remember who) stated that the oiless units last about half as long as the older type units. On the...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-09-2000, 06:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 500
Posted By LHAYES
How to ruin your day...

When filling a transmission with a flexible hose make sure there's nothing on the end of the hose (like a small plastic end piece) that could possibly become disconnected from the hose when you...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 04-28-2000, 07:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 626
Posted By LHAYES
I had the same problem and used a decidedly low...

I had the same problem and used a decidedly low tech approach. I cut a small piece of closed cell rubber foam (I think it came from an old wet suit)and slipped it over the levers. Although they're...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 04-12-2000, 05:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 533
Posted By LHAYES
Don't know about the column but the horn contact...

Don't know about the column but the horn contact plates are significantly different. The 70 - 71's use the long horn contact pin, later models have an improved(?) setup. I used a later steering wheel...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 02-16-2000, 05:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 576
Posted By LHAYES
I had a similar problem after dropping my engine...

I had a similar problem after dropping my engine and transmission for some work. I found that there is some play in the engine transmission mounts and mine was just a titch to far back...1st and 2nd...
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