Speedster engine lid catch - help
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Speedster engine lid catch - help
Hi,
I need some ideas for a engine lid catch. The usual style will most likely foul on the 911 engine fan.
So need to fit something to the side or back?
I guess IVA would kick out a nice set of rear belts?
Cheers
I need some ideas for a engine lid catch. The usual style will most likely foul on the 911 engine fan.
So need to fit something to the side or back?
I guess IVA would kick out a nice set of rear belts?
Cheers
1963 Karmann Ghia
1959 356A Coupe Outlaw
1957 3.2 Speedster replica
1959 356A Coupe Outlaw
1957 3.2 Speedster replica
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Re: Speedster engine lid catch - help
You could always convert the fan from upright to horizontal, will give you more room for working in the engine. Here's a Speedster with that conversion.
On a serious note though, l reckon you would get away with a couple of belt buckles. They'd fall under the 40-50mm exteria threshold. Only problem you'd have is to get the correct rubber seal. So the lid sits flat with the body as the buckles won't compress the lid into the rubber as a latch would.
I'm running mine without a latch at the moment without any problems. I'm passing the local IVA test station all this week. If l finish early one day I'll drop in and the question for you.
On a serious note though, l reckon you would get away with a couple of belt buckles. They'd fall under the 40-50mm exteria threshold. Only problem you'd have is to get the correct rubber seal. So the lid sits flat with the body as the buckles won't compress the lid into the rubber as a latch would.
I'm running mine without a latch at the moment without any problems. I'm passing the local IVA test station all this week. If l finish early one day I'll drop in and the question for you.
Rich
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Evolving Speedster Build
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Re: Speedster engine lid catch - help
Hi Rich,
Love the engine fan layout but not in my budget. I wondered about hiding D-suz fasteners under the belts to get the compression, interesting to see if the inspector would allow the belt. I will keep my fingers crossed.
Love the engine fan layout but not in my budget. I wondered about hiding D-suz fasteners under the belts to get the compression, interesting to see if the inspector would allow the belt. I will keep my fingers crossed.
1963 Karmann Ghia
1959 356A Coupe Outlaw
1957 3.2 Speedster replica
1959 356A Coupe Outlaw
1957 3.2 Speedster replica
Re: Speedster engine lid catch - help
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Electric-Magn ... 19ecb78ae6
what about this Greg ?
what about this Greg ?
Re: Speedster engine lid catch - help
Now that looks impressive, holding force of 180kg. Will investigate further - Cheers
1963 Karmann Ghia
1959 356A Coupe Outlaw
1957 3.2 Speedster replica
1959 356A Coupe Outlaw
1957 3.2 Speedster replica
Re: Speedster engine lid catch - help
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_sacat ... obs&_frs=1
could even use this key fob ?
coz to open & lift lid at same time would be an issue unless youve got very long arms or a snooker que
If you wanted you could have door locks & immobilizer on same fob ?
could even use this key fob ?
coz to open & lift lid at same time would be an issue unless youve got very long arms or a snooker que
If you wanted you could have door locks & immobilizer on same fob ?
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Re: Speedster engine lid catch - help
Greg
Dropped in this morning to the IVA centre and asked if you can use a couple of belts with buckles.
Actually spoke tithe guy who did mine, his comments were you can use what you like to lock the boot as long as it's secure and don't protrude less than 5mm from the body without any sharp edges. If it's more than 5mm then it needs to have a radius of 2.5mm.
Best get looking in the wardrobe for some old belts
Dropped in this morning to the IVA centre and asked if you can use a couple of belts with buckles.
Actually spoke tithe guy who did mine, his comments were you can use what you like to lock the boot as long as it's secure and don't protrude less than 5mm from the body without any sharp edges. If it's more than 5mm then it needs to have a radius of 2.5mm.
Best get looking in the wardrobe for some old belts
Rich
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Evolving Speedster Build
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Evolving Speedster Build
Re: Speedster engine lid catch - help
Great help - thanks
Found a smaller magnetic lock on ebay from same company which should fit. Wondered about how to add any tension to the engine lid to fit flush, maybe use a threaded stop set into the lip so when the magnet engages it holds the the lid in the right place to the surrounding body work then use the belts for the look! As you say Oliver I will need to use a key fob to disengage and lift at the same time.
Found a smaller magnetic lock on ebay from same company which should fit. Wondered about how to add any tension to the engine lid to fit flush, maybe use a threaded stop set into the lip so when the magnet engages it holds the the lid in the right place to the surrounding body work then use the belts for the look! As you say Oliver I will need to use a key fob to disengage and lift at the same time.
1963 Karmann Ghia
1959 356A Coupe Outlaw
1957 3.2 Speedster replica
1959 356A Coupe Outlaw
1957 3.2 Speedster replica