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Old 07-04-2016, 10:55 AM
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It's taken far longer than expected (what hasn't? ), but I'm finally ready to re-install the engine into my 914. I could really use some help from a couple of guys. I figure it should only take about an hour or so get it all bolted back up in place (I'll worry about hooking everything else up afterwards).

Would anyone be interested in coming over one evening this week to knock it out? Or, would you prefer to do it on Saturday? Please let me know what would be best for you. Thanks!
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Old 07-04-2016, 04:32 PM
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Bill, be glad to help out, out of town 'til Thursday evening. Friday evening, Saturdat morning, Sunday all day would work for me.
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Old 07-06-2016, 02:33 PM
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Bump. Anyone else? Two people should be able to do it, but wouldn't mind another pair of hands or two.

I'm thinking about aiming for Friday evening, maybe around 6:30 or 7, unless you'd prefer another time or day.
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Sorry - busy this weekend - would have liked to see it go back in though.

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Same here. Would love to see it go back in, but I am heading out of town for a race...
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This would be a great opportunity to learn more about the 914, unfortunately I'm too far away.

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Would really like to help - but I ruptured my Achilles tendon a couple weeks ago.
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Old 07-07-2016, 10:19 PM
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So... I'm going to start about 6:30 tomorrow (Friday). I'm figuring it should take less than an hour. Feel free to stop on by if you're in the vicinity.
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So... I'm going to start about 6:30 tomorrow (Friday). I'm figuring it should take less than an hour. Feel free to stop on by if you're in the vicinity.
Sounds like a plan. See you this evening.
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Old 07-08-2016, 09:58 PM
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Thanks to John, Ken and Howard, the engine is back in! It took less than half an hour. Of course, there's still a bunch of hoses, cables, etc. to still hook up, but the worst of it is done.

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