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andrewlandon67
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« on: March 23, 2017, 04:58:49 am »

Well, I'm getting close to ready to rebuild my 1914 here in a few weeks, and I was looking for some tips on how to get it all together right, i.e.; where should I check for clearances, what should or shouldn't be clearanced if I do have some issues, etc.
For the record, my motor is: std/std Universal case, never been built, full flow, EMPI 69mm forged cw crank, h/d stock-length rods, 94s with crosshatching still on the cylinder walls, FK-8 cam, 1.4 rockers, EMPI GTV-2 stage 1 heads milled down to 50cc, dual valve springs, CB .058 Chromoly pushrods,  Schadek 30mm oil pump, new oil cooler, etc.

Mostly I'm worrying about how to check for/correct coil bind and valve height, and make sure everything fits comfortably inside the crankcase.

Thanks for any help!
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« Reply #1 on: March 23, 2017, 20:31:10 pm »

The biggest problem I have encountered building engines are crankshaft and rods clearance. I have to rebuild a 1641 and a 1300 both with oil pressure problems after only a few thousands km  Angry Angry

They are a lot of tutorials around and a very good post on here but can't find it. I think Jim Ratto wrote it  Huh
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« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2017, 21:25:41 pm »

Hi guys,
I was doing some work helping a friend out a few years back and did some stuff on Facebook for him. maybe this will help?

https://www.facebook.com/pg/goodbetterbestautoparts/photos/?tab=album&album_id=528651577272669

https://www.facebook.com/pg/goodbetterbestautoparts/photos/?tab=album&album_id=529106277227199

https://www.facebook.com/pg/goodbetterbestautoparts/photos/?tab=album&album_id=530455747092252

https://www.facebook.com/pg/goodbetterbestautoparts/photos/?tab=album&album_id=541222172682276

I think you can see all of them here:   https://www.facebook.com/pg/goodbetterbestautoparts/photos/?tab=albums




Have fun
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« Reply #3 on: March 23, 2017, 22:16:28 pm »

Thanks Jim. All good info are always valuable  Wink
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« Reply #4 on: March 25, 2017, 05:53:24 am »

Damn, that's quite a bit to soak in... thanks for the info, Jim! Since this is going to be the first high-po motor that I've spec'd out and built, I definitely want to make sure that I'm doing everything exactly right, which means tomorrow might be spent digging around work for some of this equipment...
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« Reply #5 on: March 25, 2017, 20:49:54 pm »

Hi,

3 years ago, I detailled my 2165 bus engine build on TheSamba, it may help you :

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=579257

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« Reply #6 on: March 25, 2017, 22:52:52 pm »

I really enjoyed reading your build-up Vince, thank you.
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« Reply #7 on: March 26, 2017, 09:41:49 am »

^^^^^^^^^ I agree with the above, nice documentation.
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