Will We Damage Another Engine Case?
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- Опубліковано 10 чер 2023
- We're going all in. New home built parts for the Line Bore Bar and another attempt at boring a case. The last time was a disaster, will this time be different?
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Fantastic job Brent. Having the right tools like the mill and the lathe along with the proper smarts, anything is possible.
Super proud of you as we all knew you’d make it happen.
Thanks Gary, it's been a challenging but fulfilling project. We have to remain grateful for the opportunity to play with these cool old cars. Really missing show season though!
Enjoying the budget build. I will be doing the same to a engine in the fall season. ✌
Thanks John, and good luck on the engine project. Should be fun!
Congrats on the success! This has been fun to watch and I'm glad to see your tenacity paid off!
Thanks csmith785, glad you're enjoying it!
Very educational and light years beyond me. Satisfying to watch to the learning process
Thanks Greg, just winging it here but having a good time. Thanks for always being so supportive.
congrats on the win. in the old days, they had for every axle a extra oil dispenser with a tiny lid on it to oil up the spinning axle.
great idea to do that that way. low tolerance and friction is heating up and that locked up. luckily it didn't burned to deep into it.
great work.
Thanks '55, those little oilers you mentioned are cool. I've seen them on a Ford Model T, lathes, and mills. We used to maintain stuff a lot more than we do now, "lifetime lubrication", etc... Thanks for the encouragement, it's always great to hear from you!
Phew, that was dramatic at the end and I was definitely crossing my fingers. haha! That was awesome and congrats! That's gotta feel like a big pay off. And also, the more I see you making parts with your lathe the more I'm convinced I probably need one.
Thanks Annie, I was relieved! You know how it is when there's no stopping you- it's not a question of "if" but more a question of how much work it will take to reach "when". And again, I don't mean to be a bad influence, but you're right about the lathe.
I love watching this. Congrats
Thanks Matthew! On a side note, I am missing the weather we had at Sanford in January right about now!
@@HapticGarage I know that's right. 😎
Great job. Something to consider, is boring it out for an oil impregnated bushing/liner. That way if the bushing wears you can press the bushing out and replace.
Thanks jwhrivnak, I have some C93200 bronze on hand from another project I may use if needed. Probably should have started there! Thanks for watching.
11:40 perfect candidate for a type 4 center main bearing crank.
Thanks bedlamite42, I'm not familiar with this mod but sounds neat. I'll read up on it and tell me more if you wish!
@@HapticGarage Type 4 is larger diameter, gives you a stronger, stiffer crank that lasts longer at higher RPM and/or stroker cranks. DPR Machine has it as an option on their cranks. Not really ideal for a budget engine, but is an option for that case.
@@bedlamite42 I see, thanks for the response. I'm aware that Type 4 is a stronger design in most aspects, but didn't realize the cranks could be used this way. That's really cool. And you're correct, sounds above budget for the crusty case. I'll definitely keep that in mind for future projects. Thanks again.
4:30 If you think it's going to cause a problem, bore it out and press in a silicone bronze bushing.
Thanks bedlamite42, thought about it (addressed later in the video) but opted to try it out. I have some spare C93200 on hand from another project I could use if needed.
This reminds me of one of my favorite fortune cookie fortunes, It is necessary therefore it is possible. You found a way to make it happen on a budget too. Necessity is the ultimate driver! This video series has been great so far and I can't wait to see more!
Thanks Atomicmellon, that's a great quote and I appreciate your support of the process. We'll make it happen one way or another!
Fantastic job, man. Love watching the machining process of just about anything, but this tool is going to save some real $!!! I jumped on board way back during "Vandemic" and have been a big fan ever since. Would love a shop tour video sometime, the tools, work stations, how you heat & cool your shop, etc. Much respect from Texas 🤘
Thanks Christain, what an awesome comment. I agree, it will save a few bucks and allow me to do things that wouldn't be worthwhile from a financial perspective. Thanks so much for sticking with us for so long, it's great to have you here. I may get around to a shop tour at some point but I'll give a quick answer regarding climate control- it's hot and humid! A squirrel cage blower type of fan is great to keep air moving. Heating really isn't an issue, but I have used a radiant propane heater on occasion. Thanks for watching!
“Cyndrilical” to funny! Cylindrical maybe LOL! Great video thanks!
Very nice work !!!!!!
On mine - I had a machinist friend bore out the center & we installed a bronze bushing. Both pieces.
Sounds like a good move @vwmountainman I may eventually do that on these new end bushings if needed. I haven't worked with bronze yet but would be a good excuse to learn!
This has fueled my desire to find a build a spare engine for my dune buggy as well as filling up my need for a drama TV show, hahaha. Great video!
That's cool Braden! Not a bad idea to have a running spare on hand when keeping an old VW on the road. I'm learning that lesson first hand right now. Plus it's a fun project! Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching.
I like the low budget crusty build. And at swap meet ya might find the bearings for overcut case. What's really cool is if ya do a more high dollar build in the future you could do your own line bore and know it's right. Well done
Great minds think alike Jacquelin, that's the idea. I hope to learn most of the pitfalls now on the lower value parts. More to come!
Looks like you’re basically set up with a machine shop now! You should be successful in your endeavors, much more than us regular Joes…😉 Sweet doggie 🐶🥰
Thanks Vayabroder, I'm grateful to have had this old lathe for years but am finally doing the work to learn and use it a little better. Thanks for the support and Roadie says Hi!
Recently built an engine from spare parts. The thrust had been cut just a bit, not standard, but I ordered a standard bearing. Setting it in, it had a little play. Put the dowel in, less play. Mate the case halves, no play. I don't think it's as sensitive as people say.
Hi T N, fair point but I would be concerned about movement under pressure and extended use. Nothing wrong with trying new things! Maybe check endplay at the pulley each time you change the oil; anything more than what you set may be an indicator. Thanks for watching!
@@HapticGarage Yep, I'm waiting for a project to put it in to find out how it'll hold up. I could be completely off base.
Cool, I hope it turns out well. Either way, I admire the follow through.
@@HapticGarage Your videos have inspired me to rebuild it and take a little more care, rather than just assembling parts. Don't have a project car at the moment, so a project engine will do.
@@TN-oc3cw That's awesome TN (sorry for the delayed response). I hope the project goes well and a fitting project car enters the picture when you're ready to put that engine to work!
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Thanks Larrymc!
I love this content. I’ve got my eyes open for a line bore tool myself. I don’t own a lathe yet, but hoping maybe someday. Not many people left trying to keep old Volkswagens alive. Willing to keep the old air cooled engines going. There’s still a lot of them out there worth saving.
Thanks Larrymc. There are boring bars out there still. We probably lose a lot of them because not many people know or value what it is for. But us die-hard DIYers will always find a way!
Bought an old true line align bore set many years ago. Made new bronze bushes with one twentieth of the clearance of the old ones the other guy had been using to get a result. Also made a collar that clamped onto a cutter bar with a single tip hss tool bit similar to what you made for thrust cutting. I didn't like the concept of the supplied thrust cutter. Didn't trust it to cut square to the mains bore. Using a fixed thrust stop for the cutter bar I set the cut depth with feeler gauges, then removed the feeler gauge and made the cut. Being piloted in bushings in the fresh cut mains tunnel, turned out square to axis and parallel thrust dimension inside to outside face every time. Think I was still an apprentice bookmaker at the time.
That should have read toolmaker that last line !
Turn a cast iron bushing and use an interference fit into what you have machined. You also could have done that to the original part, a lot less work.
Yup, have some bronze on hand if needed. Wasn't confident enough to modify the original bushings, but making them from scratch was a good exercise. Thanks for watching!
I’m getting back into VWs after a long absence. I’m really enjoying your channel. I want to build my own boring bar. As far as I can tell, the bar itself is 1” diameter. Can you confirm this? With this info I can scale to find other dimensions in photos. Also, it appears that the 1 degree taper was spot on. Did it seem to match the original? Any other dimensions you could share would be appreciated.
Build it and Bore!
I never expected a video reply! Thank you!! I’ll keep you posted on my progress. I’ll be interested in seeing your cam tool. Thanks again.
Nice I wish I had a lathe and Bridgeport to do all of this work. Wondering if you are in the northeast?
Thanks Fixin, I'm in Central FL. Decent Bridgeports are a little more of a commitment, but old lathes and mill drills (like mine) can be found reasonably.
I have been watching you video on your line boring tool. I like what you have done and Could I get some of your Measurements off of your new line boring tool. I'm trying to start my own shop, and this is one thing I would like to have. I have a friend that has one, but he wants to much for is and it an old one.
The saying goes ---- when one does machining work ----------- When you -- BEGIN -- to have --- FUN at what you do ------ You have now completed your Apprentice Ship in the Machining Trades and --- now -- you have become a Journeyman ---- We will ALL celebrate to the new VW Machinist ---- You not only are having FUN as you say ------ BUT ------ you have ran into machining problems --- and have figured out how to --- FIX --- that problem and can move on --- That is part of being a Good Machinist ------ You have made it to a -- Higher Level now ------ We shall see you on the cover of Hot VW Magazine soon ------- Good Work ---- What's next --- NASA application -------------- Rodney
Thanks Rodney, I'm indeed having fun with this project and enjoy the problem solving that goes with it. Looking forward to doing more and trying new things. I appreciate your kindness and encouragement!