Identify the thing
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Identify the thing
Looking into far right side of the engine bay of my '73 911 behind the engine and on the bulkhead I have a round domed cover. It looks a bit like an old school fire alarm bell. Can anyone tell me what it is?
1973 911T
1992 964 Carrera RS
1959 Porsche Junior 108L Tractor
Previous Porsche/Air-cooled:
1983 911SC Targa 204 bhp - the 'Hot Chocolate' car
1971 Volkswagen Typ1 1641cc Twin 40 IDF Webers
1969 Volkswagen Typ2 Devon Bay/Split Factory Crossover
1992 964 Carrera RS
1959 Porsche Junior 108L Tractor
Previous Porsche/Air-cooled:
1983 911SC Targa 204 bhp - the 'Hot Chocolate' car
1971 Volkswagen Typ1 1641cc Twin 40 IDF Webers
1969 Volkswagen Typ2 Devon Bay/Split Factory Crossover
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It's a fire alarm bell.
Rare and desirable, do you have pictures ?
Rare and desirable, do you have pictures ?
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Re: Identify the thing
Yes, it'll ring to tell you the engine is on fire. Can come in useful at indoor car shows.
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Obviously a sound you would never ever want to hear but if the worst comes to the worst it could be a life saver.
Footage here of the alarm being activated...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6YE4PCRNwc
Footage here of the alarm being activated...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6YE4PCRNwc
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It just goes to show how helpful people can be on DDK! ask any question and you get a reply in no time.
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I'll remember next time not to ask a question on a Saturday night.
1973 911T
1992 964 Carrera RS
1959 Porsche Junior 108L Tractor
Previous Porsche/Air-cooled:
1983 911SC Targa 204 bhp - the 'Hot Chocolate' car
1971 Volkswagen Typ1 1641cc Twin 40 IDF Webers
1969 Volkswagen Typ2 Devon Bay/Split Factory Crossover
1992 964 Carrera RS
1959 Porsche Junior 108L Tractor
Previous Porsche/Air-cooled:
1983 911SC Targa 204 bhp - the 'Hot Chocolate' car
1971 Volkswagen Typ1 1641cc Twin 40 IDF Webers
1969 Volkswagen Typ2 Devon Bay/Split Factory Crossover
Re: Identify the thing
Not seen that before.
James
1973 911 2.4S
1993 964 C2
2010 987 Spyder
1973 MGB Roadster
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1973 911 2.4S
1993 964 C2
2010 987 Spyder
1973 MGB Roadster
Its not how fast you go, but how you go fast
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Stand well back and attempt to remove the device.
Report back on any progress.
Report back on any progress.
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Re: Identify the thing
Hi
I had one of those in my smugglers box. It was a bell don't know why, maybe an old alarm. The car was US origin. Took it out and threw it away.
Barry
I had one of those in my smugglers box. It was a bell don't know why, maybe an old alarm. The car was US origin. Took it out and threw it away.
Barry
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2008 Mini R56 JCW
1962 356BT6 Cabriolet
1964 356C Coupé
1960 MGA 1600
1950 MG TD
2007 Harley Davidson Sportster
Member# 661