WBX

[karl h]

I really like the idea of the WBX block for the type 4 mains

the waterboxer only has one type 4 sized main, the #1 with the 5bolt flywheel attachment, all others are type 1 size

[Udo]

Yes , but a 21 mm bearing. Has anyone an idea to fix a Type4 split bearing into that case ? I thought about welding the inside to machine it to 22 mm and bore it to type4

Udo

[karl h]

sorry, i meant the crank mains are type 1

[rick m]

Thanks for the clarification on the main bearings.  I guess the right thing to do is run the factory crank with some countereweight on it. Is this what other guys are doing?

Rick Mortensen

[Udo]

Rick
Yes , since the Limach and Öttinger are no longer avaliable there are ony welded cranks like DPR

Udo

[rick m]

Thanks Udo.  I finally remember where I met you. It was at a VEGAS event in the pits.  Don Bulitta, a VW buddy, introduced me to you and that is when I heard about your tool steel lifters.

Rick Mortensen

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Rick
Yes , since the Limach and Öttinger are no longer avaliable there are ony welded cranks like DPR

Udo

Maybe Gerd Weiser (GWD) has some Limbach cranks left on shelf. Some years ago he built several WBX stroker engines using Limbach cranks.
Follow the link below to get in contact with him.

http://www.gwd-weiser.de/7070799be70b70d0f/7070799be70b3fc03/index.html