Just rebuilding my own dual port 1600 - gotta say this has been soooo useful - I got myself a set of micrometers and a bore guage - initially I struggled to use them but your content has helped me work it out. also love the V-block great idea I'm going use that to check my crank - many thanks dude
I did an air cooled Porsche engine last year and would like to play around with a VW at somepoint so I love your videos and will be watching more. I've made the investment in the tools and the yoke is the same so I'm good to go. It looks like the VW bottom end is a bit similar, but the Porsche uses a main bearing between eash connecting rod with 8 total. Really cool design and unique.
Hey there! Yes Goose has a beautiful color 4SURE! That is Polar Silver L324. I have seen it listed as a more silver color in earlier 56 models. You can view the colors here on the Samba... great reference. www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/paintcodestype1.php
Jason, very good info. Would you or will you show us the difference using the pastigage as apposed to the digital gages ? Some of us may want to go a low tech due to affordability.
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Yes you do... your going to want to check your oil gaps... checking these measurement's will give you a good idea. Never just assume everything will fit no problem.
This is also similar to what I said about out of round... if you would like more detailed info refer to the guidance provided by Jim in the video description. I dropped the link below to help you out. Here is the link to Jim Martin's guide to blueprint your VW engine. www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/manuals/jim_martin_engine_build.php
The easiest test for this is if you can see the old bearing info in any of the main bearing journals. Like is there an impression that has been left behind. But as a rule of thumb always have the case line bored... save yourself some guess work and possibly burning up your engine with clearances that aren't right for the oil.
why does the crankshaft have a groove in the oil hole? I know one Alfa Romeo machine where that groove is only at 1 cyl and I wonder why and why all together
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FYI you cannot accurately measure bearings with them outside of the case. Lack of bearing crush will give you a 'sprung' number. You need to put the bearings in place, torque the case THEN measure. Wasting your time otherwise.
Yup... that's what I was saying brother... just like with the rods that had to be tourqed down to get the readings. The measurement outside the case on the main bearings would be without the crush.
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Just rebuilding my own dual port 1600 - gotta say this has been soooo useful - I got myself a set of micrometers and a bore guage - initially I struggled to use them but your content has helped me work it out. also love the V-block great idea I'm going use that to check my crank - many thanks dude
Glad I could help! Getting tools is always fun!
Great video guide and thanks. Also, I took a peak at Jim Martins tutorial. Awesome stuff.
your vids have gotten so good, man. this is a great tutorial!
Thanks brother, appreciate it Mike!
Hey Jason,
Kevin here from Australia.
Great video man some very important information thankyou so much for sharing .
Safe travels.
✌ Peace
Thanks for all the support Kevin!!! Glad you liked the video!
Love the wooden v-blocks.
Awesome 👌
I did an air cooled Porsche engine last year and would like to play around with a VW at somepoint so I love your videos and will be watching more. I've made the investment in the tools and the yoke is the same so I'm good to go. It looks like the VW bottom end is a bit similar, but the Porsche uses a main bearing between eash connecting rod with 8 total. Really cool design and unique.
That funny, I really want to pick up a later Porsche to build but more in the 6cyl would. They just cost $$$ lol
good tutorial and understandable for many people.
Awesome!! Glad you liked it!
Like always great video my volky brother 👨💻
Thanks brother... appreciate all the support man!
Great info, great explanations. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
I think the Wolfsburg factory will come to study with you ... 😅 I'll take my tape measure! 😂
Lol... thats funny brother! Lol 😆 🤣 😂
The paint job on that bug is amazing. What's the name of the color?
Hey there! Yes Goose has a beautiful color 4SURE! That is Polar Silver L324. I have seen it listed as a more silver color in earlier 56 models. You can view the colors here on the Samba... great reference.
www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/paintcodestype1.php
what is the measurement on the small one on the block? where is the stock size of this same one for the case bore size? can't seem to find that one?
Jason, very good info. Would you or will you show us the difference using the pastigage as apposed to the digital gages ? Some of us may want to go a low tech due to affordability.
Good idea Mike I'll see what I can do!
Where did you buy tour micrometer set? What brand?
All kinds of good info including this info in the video description... thanks for watching!!
🛠* Parts List & Tools *🛠
Tools
Fowler Dial Bore Gage with Carbide anvils: amzn.to/325w8Jo
iGaging Outside Micrometer Set 0-1", 1-2", 2-3": amzn.to/3eiV5WR
KHCRAFT Dial Indicator Magnetic Base: amzn.to/38iZrML
Ehhh JW. If I go with new crank and bearings do I have to do all these measurements? I’m assuming so for the torque specs.
Yes you do... your going to want to check your oil gaps... checking these measurement's will give you a good idea. Never just assume everything will fit no problem.
With taper what is acceptable where do we draw the line thanks
This is also similar to what I said about out of round... if you would like more detailed info refer to the guidance provided by Jim in the video description. I dropped the link below to help you out.
Here is the link to Jim Martin's guide to blueprint your VW engine.
www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/manuals/jim_martin_engine_build.php
Also how does one know if the case requires line bore thanks
The easiest test for this is if you can see the old bearing info in any of the main bearing journals. Like is there an impression that has been left behind. But as a rule of thumb always have the case line bored... save yourself some guess work and possibly burning up your engine with clearances that aren't right for the oil.
why does the crankshaft have a groove in the oil hole? I know one Alfa Romeo machine where that groove is only at 1 cyl and I wonder why and why all together
Not exactly sure man... guess it helps move the oil through the bearing.
Good morning how did you build that wooden vblock
Just cut up a 2x4 and a piece of plywood brother... easy dyi.
Hi friend love your videos i subscribe your are the best well done videos quality and teaching great job will share on my Facebook. Can i ask you something friend. Will you be able to make videos how to covert a vw beetle engine into a aircraft engine?
FYI you cannot accurately measure bearings with them outside of the case. Lack of bearing crush will give you a 'sprung' number. You need to put the bearings in place, torque the case THEN measure. Wasting your time otherwise.
Yup... that's what I was saying brother... just like with the rods that had to be tourqed down to get the readings. The measurement outside the case on the main bearings would be without the crush.
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Appreciate the support brother!
Millometer? is that the same as a millimeter ....
Of course... lol
@@JWClassicVW Good videos much appreciated thanks
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Glad you like them man
Unless you are building a Formula VEE engine, do you really need to “blue print” a street engine?
The blueprinting process is pretty Grey as in how it is defined by each builder but I'm sure that is the way with many things.
How far is too far for out of round
As far as I'm concerned and measurable amount is too far... If it is more than a few thou I would have the crank reground and polished.