Identify the thing

[RSGulp]

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?

[mycar]

It's a fire alarm bell.

Rare and desirable, do you have pictures ?

[Jonny Hart]

Yes, it'll ring to tell you the engine is on fire. Can come in useful at indoor car shows.

[mycar]

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

[Berny]

It just goes to show how helpful people can be on DDK! ask any question and you get a reply in no time.

[RSGulp]

I'll remember next time not to ask a question on a Saturday night.

[hot66]

Not seen that before.

[mycar]

Stand well back and attempt to remove the device.

Report back on any progress.

[barryb]

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