ok, so i am getting close to getting mine running. does any body have
pictures of how your mounted the motor to the body? did everybody use
the engine bar? or bolt it??? pictures!!!!
________________________________
From: broomhandle <vintagecannond...@gmail.com>
To: 914ev <914ev@googlegroups.com>
Sent: Friday, June 26, 2009 7:35:38 PM
Subject: [914ev] ev motor mounts
ok, so i am getting close to getting mine running. does any body have
pictures of how your mounted the motor to the body? did everybody use
the engine bar? or bolt it??? pictures!!!!
cool, that helps a ton. i have read your blog a ton of times and
somehow missed those. its cool you had help. im at this alone and
this is my 1st EV conversion.
which adapter plate did you use? and is it like an L for the engine
mount bar? i am using a GE motor and does not have a side mount for
anything.
-Brian
On Jun 26, 8:43 pm, Tim Kutscha <tim_kuts...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> ________________________________
> From: broomhandle <vintagecannond...@gmail.com>
> To: 914ev <914ev@googlegroups.com>
> Sent: Friday, June 26, 2009 7:35:38 PM
> Subject: [914ev] ev motor mounts
> ok, so i am getting close to getting mine running. does any body have
> pictures of how your mounted the motor to the body? did everybody use
> the engine bar? or bolt it??? pictures!!!!
________________________________
From: broomhandle <vintagecannond...@gmail.com>
To: 914ev <914ev@googlegroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, June 27, 2009 7:20:12 PM
Subject: [914ev] Re: ev motor mounts
cool, that helps a ton. i have read your blog a ton of times and
somehow missed those. its cool you had help. im at this alone and
this is my 1st EV conversion.
which adapter plate did you use? and is it like an L for the engine
mount bar? i am using a GE motor and does not have a side mount for
anything.
-Brian
On Jun 26, 8:43 pm, Tim Kutscha <tim_kuts...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> ________________________________
> From: broomhandle <vintagecannond...@gmail.com>
> To: 914ev <914ev@googlegroups.com>
> Sent: Friday, June 26, 2009 7:35:38 PM
> Subject: [914ev] ev motor mounts
> ok, so i am getting close to getting mine running. does any body have
> pictures of how your mounted the motor to the body? did everybody use
> the engine bar? or bolt it??? pictures!!!!
> ________________________________
> From: broomhandle <vintagecannond...@gmail.com>
> To: 914ev <914ev@googlegroups.com>
> Sent: Saturday, June 27, 2009 7:20:12 PM
> Subject: [914ev] Re: ev motor mounts
> cool, that helps a ton. i have read your blog a ton of times and
> somehow missed those. its cool you had help. im at this alone and
> this is my 1st EV conversion.
> which adapter plate did you use? and is it like an L for the engine
> mount bar? i am using a GE motor and does not have a side mount for
> anything.
> -Brian
> On Jun 26, 8:43 pm, Tim Kutscha <tim_kuts...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > Hi Broomhandle,
> > There are many pictures with documentation of my own experiences of installing the motor/tranny athttp://914ev.blogspot.com
> > I'd recommend perusing through it to find what you're looking for. Here are some links to get you started:
> > ________________________________
> > From: broomhandle <vintagecannond...@gmail.com>
> > To: 914ev <914ev@googlegroups.com>
> > Sent: Friday, June 26, 2009 7:35:38 PM
> > Subject: [914ev] ev motor mounts
> > ok, so i am getting close to getting mine running. does any body have
> > pictures of how your mounted the motor to the body? did everybody use
> > the engine bar? or bolt it??? pictures!!!!
I am like you, beginning to convert my 1975 914 to a DC system.? I know we are way behind the curve from others on the list, however there may be other "lurkers" like myself who sit back and learn without giving back. For this I apologize and perhaps can share my mishaps and experience as I progress.?
It has taken me a year to get my car "road worthy" . By this I mean it no longer has smoke drifitng up from under the dash, accelerator pedals falling off while driving, brakes failing, and a wheel falling off at 40 mph. My local tow shop is on speed dial.
I have been looking for shops to help with the conversion and took a weekend class last year with a group "ampmoble" in south Carolina.? they seem to work with EV america in New Hampshire.? I have just written them to get started and know that they use a clutchless system. I had a chance to drive one of their conversions and was very impressed with the ease of shifting.? Many on the list will abhor this idea, but it does make the conversion simpler and less expensive and I did not feel unsafe at all.
I think I have memorized most of the websites and I do thank all of you who have produced them.
Let me know how you are progressing and what your thoughts are on controllers, batteries, and modifications that companies like Electo-auto feel are necessary to the brakes and suspension.
> ________________________________
> From: broomhandle <vintagecannond...@gmail.com>
> To: 914ev <914ev@googlegroups.com>
> Sent: Saturday, June 27, 2009 7:20:12 PM
> Subject: [914ev] Re: ev motor mounts
> cool, that helps a ton. i have read your blog a ton of times and
> somehow missed those. ?its cool you had help. im at this alone and
> this is my 1st EV conversion.
> which adapter plate did you use? and is it like an L for the engine
> mount bar? i am using a GE motor and does not have a side mount for
> anything.
> -Brian
> On Jun 26, 8:43 pm, Tim Kutscha <tim_kuts...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > Hi Broomhandle,
> > There are many pictures with documentation of my own experiences of installing the motor/tranny athttp://914ev.blogspot.com
> > I'd recommend perusing through it to find what you're looking for. ?Here are some links to get you started:
> > ________________________________
> > From: broomhandle <vintagecannond...@gmail.com>
> > To: 914ev <914ev@googlegroups.com>
> > Sent: Friday, June 26, 2009 7:35:38 PM
> > Subject: [914ev] ev motor mounts
> > ok, so i am getting close to getting mine running. does any body have
> > pictures of how your mounted the motor to the body? did everybody use
> > the engine bar? or bolt it??? pictures!!!!
well, you want to get your 914 back to a 914 1st... a EV conversion is
the next step. i am not very far. i am fighting the 914 back to a 914
as well. alli have is a motor, and its almost mounted.
> I am like you, beginning to convert my 1975 914 to a DC system.? I know we are way behind the curve from others on the list, however there may be other "lurkers" like myself who sit back and learn without giving back. For this I apologize and perhaps can share my mishaps and experience as I progress.?
> It has taken me a year to get my car "road worthy" . By this I mean it no longer has smoke drifitng up from under the dash, accelerator pedals falling off while driving, brakes failing, and a wheel falling off at 40 mph. My local tow shop is on speed dial.
> I have been looking for shops to help with the conversion and took a weekend class last year with a group "ampmoble" in south Carolina.? they seem to work with EV america in New Hampshire.? I have just written them to get started and know that they use a clutchless system. I had a chance to drive one of their conversions and was very impressed with the ease of shifting.? Many on the list will abhor this idea, but it does make the conversion simpler and less expensive and I did not feel unsafe at all.
> I think I have memorized most of the websites and I do thank all of you who have produced them.
> Let me know how you are progressing and what your thoughts are on controllers, batteries, and modifications that companies like Electo-auto feel are necessary to the brakes and suspension.
> George O.
> Wilmington,DE
> -----Original Message-----
> From: broomhandle <vintagecannond...@gmail.com>
> To: 914ev <914ev@googlegroups.com>
> Sent: Sun, Jun 28, 2009 1:38 pm
> Subject: [914ev] Re: ev motor mounts
> ah, im building a budget porsche... haha. i would like to go that
> route but pricey. do you have pretty good acceleration with that kit?
> and im going DC vrs AC.
> -brian
> On Jun 28, 6:49?am, Tim Kutscha <tim_kuts...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > Hi Brian,
> > ? I built the EV with the 914 AC kit from Electro. ?They provided the adapter
> plate and motor mount:
> > ________________________________
> > From: broomhandle <vintagecannond...@gmail.com>
> > To: 914ev <914ev@googlegroups.com>
> > Sent: Saturday, June 27, 2009 7:20:12 PM
> > Subject: [914ev] Re: ev motor mounts
> > cool, that helps a ton. i have read your blog a ton of times and
> > somehow missed those. ?its cool you had help. im at this alone and
> > this is my 1st EV conversion.
> > which adapter plate did you use? and is it like an L for the engine
> > mount bar? i am using a GE motor and does not have a side mount for
> > anything.
> > -Brian
> > On Jun 26, 8:43 pm, Tim Kutscha <tim_kuts...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > > Hi Broomhandle,
> > > There are many pictures with documentation of my own experiences of
> installing the motor/tranny athttp://914ev.blogspot.com
> > > I'd recommend perusing through it to find what you're looking for. ?Here are
> some links to get you started:
> > > ________________________________
> > > From: broomhandle <vintagecannond...@gmail.com>
> > > To: 914ev <914ev@googlegroups.com>
> > > Sent: Friday, June 26, 2009 7:35:38 PM
> > > Subject: [914ev] ev motor mounts
> > > ok, so i am getting close to getting mine running. does any body have
> > > pictures of how your mounted the motor to the body? did everybody use
> > > the engine bar? or bolt it??? pictures!!!!
-----Original Message-----
From: broomhandle <vintagecannond...@gmail.com>
To: 914ev <914ev@googlegroups.com>
Sent: Mon, Jul 13, 2009 12:52 am
Subject: [914ev] Re: DC conversion
well, you want to get your 914 back to a 914 1st... a EV conversion is
the next step. i am not very far. i am fighting the 914 back to a 914
as well. alli have is a motor, and its almost mounted.
-Brian
On Jun 29, 6:31?pm, eyeco...@aol.com wrote:
> ?Hi Brian,
> I am like you, beginning to convert my 1975 914 to a DC system.? I know we are way behind the curve from others on the list, however there may be other "lurkers" like myself who sit back and learn without giving back. For this I apologize and perhaps can share my mishaps and experience as I progress.?
> It has taken me a year to get my car "road worthy" . By this I mean it no longer has smoke drifitng up from under the dash, accelerator pedals falling off while driving, brakes failing, and a wheel falling off at 40 mph. My local tow shop is on speed dial.
> I have been looking for shops to help with the conversion and took a weekend class last year with a group "ampmoble" in south Carolina.? they seem to work with EV america in New Hampshire.? I have just written them to get started and know that they use a clutchless system. I had a chance to drive one of their conversions and was very impressed with the ease of shifting.? Many on the list will abhor this idea, but it does make the conversion simpler and less expensive and I did not feel unsafe at all.
> I think I have memorized most of the websites and I do thank all of you who have produced them.
> Let me know how you are progressing and what your thoughts are on controllers, batteries, and modifications that companies like Electo-auto feel are necessary to the brakes and suspension.
> George O.
> Wilmington,DE
> -----Original Message-----
> From: broomhandle <vintagecannond...@gmail.com>
> To: 914ev <914ev@googlegroups.com>
> Sent: Sun, Jun 28, 2009 1:38 pm
> Subject: [914ev] Re: ev motor mounts
> ah, im building a budget porsche... haha. i would like to go that
> route but pricey. do you have pretty good acceleration with that kit?
> and im going DC vrs AC.
> -brian
> On Jun 28, 6:49?am, Tim Kutscha <tim_kuts...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > Hi Brian,
> > ? I built the EV with the 914 AC kit from Electro. ?They provided the adapter
> plate and motor mount:
> > ________________________________
> > From: broomhandle <vintagecannond...@gmail.com>
> > To: 914ev <914ev@googlegroups.com>
> > Sent: Saturday, June 27, 2009 7:20:12 PM
> > Subject: [914ev] Re: ev motor mounts
> > cool, that helps a ton. i have read your blog a ton of times and
> > somehow missed those. ?its cool you had help. im at this alone and
> > this is my 1st EV conversion.
> > which adapter plate did you use? and is it like an L for the engine
> > mount bar? i am using a GE motor and does not have a side mount for
> > anything.
> > -Brian
> > On Jun 26, 8:43 pm, Tim Kutscha <tim_kuts...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > > Hi Broomhandle,
> > > There are many pictures with documentation of my own experiences of
> installing the motor/tranny athttp://914ev.blogspot.com
> > > I'd recommend perusing through it to find what you're looking for. ?Here are
> some links to get you started:
> > > ________________________________
> > > From: broomhandle <vintagecannond...@gmail.com>
> > > To: 914ev <914ev@googlegroups.com>
> > > Sent: Friday, June 26, 2009 7:35:38 PM
> > > Subject: [914ev] ev motor mounts
> > > ok, so i am getting close to getting mine running. does any body have
> > > pictures of how your mounted the motor to the body? did everybody use
> > > the engine bar? or bolt it??? pictures!!!!
A few weeks ago I was chatting with a local mechanic that work on 914s; he mentioned he saw a guy that used to take the engine out without the transaxle but had never seen anyone else do that. He really wrestled with it; it's not easy. So, apparently it can be done, but it is easier all around (removal, installation, supporting it w/o engine) to lower the whole unit. The CV joints are just 4 bolts per side, and not difficult to remove.
A few weeks ago I was chatting with a local mechanic that work on 914s; he mentioned he saw a guy that used to take the engine out without the transaxle but had never seen anyone else do that. He really wrestled with it; it's not easy. So, apparently it can be done, but it is easier all around (removal, installation, supporting it w/o engine) to lower the whole unit. The CV joints are just 4 bolts per side, and not difficult to remove.
On Mon, Jul 13, 2009 at 7:24 PM, <_eyeco...@aol.com_
I pulled both the motor and tranny. My car had torx fasteners on the axles,
I tried to sneak by using a hex (fit real well) and got through 7 bolts
before stripping it and having to grind in a flat head. if the bolt is a
torx get the proper driver :)
On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 6:22 AM, <Eyeco...@aol.com> wrote:
> I really appreciate the response.
> thanks!
> In a message dated 7/13/2009 11:14:50 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> astronomerd...@gmail.com writes:
> A few weeks ago I was chatting with a local mechanic that work on 914s; he
> mentioned he saw a guy that used to take the engine out without the
> transaxle but had never seen anyone else do that. He really wrestled with
> it; it's not easy. So, apparently it can be done, but it is easier all
> around (removal, installation, supporting it w/o engine) to lower the whole
> unit. The CV joints are just 4 bolts per side, and not difficult to remove.
> On Mon, Jul 13, 2009 at 7:24 PM, <eyeco...@aol.com> wrote:
>> My question, can you remove the engine without taking out the trans? I
>> hope to avoid disconnecting the CV joints?
They shouldn't be torx unless someone changed them. They should be spline
drive (which are 12 point; torx are 6 point). Some people replace these with
standard hex heads but better to get the right thing (part#
N-014-715-2-M5036), then get the right tool (part# TOL-SK45438, or
http://tinyurl.com/mtbycu). Don't forget the washers (part#
999-523-102-02-OEM).
On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 10:21 AM, Louis Basel <louis.ba...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I pulled both the motor and tranny. My car had torx fasteners on the axles,
> I tried to sneak by using a hex (fit real well) and got through 7 bolts
> before stripping it and having to grind in a flat head. if the bolt is a
> torx get the proper driver :)
> -louis
> On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 6:22 AM, <Eyeco...@aol.com> wrote:
>> I really appreciate the response.
>> thanks!
>> In a message dated 7/13/2009 11:14:50 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
>> astronomerd...@gmail.com writes:
>> A few weeks ago I was chatting with a local mechanic that work on 914s; he
>> mentioned he saw a guy that used to take the engine out without the
>> transaxle but had never seen anyone else do that. He really wrestled with
>> it; it's not easy. So, apparently it can be done, but it is easier all
>> around (removal, installation, supporting it w/o engine) to lower the whole
>> unit. The CV joints are just 4 bolts per side, and not difficult to remove.
>> On Mon, Jul 13, 2009 at 7:24 PM, <eyeco...@aol.com> wrote:
>>> My question, can you remove the engine without taking out the trans? I
>>> hope to avoid disconnecting the CV joints?
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