I would always check each cylinder and shim accordingly across both sides. Basically you will get an engine that runs smoother, produces more power and last...
Hello all...I am new to the group. I would like to start collecting parts to build an engine. Can someone give me the part numbers for a good single port head...
... 113 101 373A is probably the only Type 1 head worth using on 1600cc or larger single port engines. Any of the earlier heads - 373B, 373F, or plain 373 -...
REALLY?? Â Just checked on Great Plains website and they do not have 85.5mm shims. Could not find them else where on the web. I am going to put the new stock...
Ken,  Why are you using the 85.5 mm cylinders? Just curious. I used the readily available 88 mm jugs but all else stock for 1678cc.  My suggestion is...
I'd like to find out who's using what diameter and pitch prop on what type of VW powered planes. Especially those similar in drag to a Volksplane.  ...
Anything under 90.5 uses the standard 1600 shims. Ray ... From: "Ken" <kenamt@...> To: <AirVW@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2009 10:47 PM ...
Keith, Â Have not flown my Teenie Two (open cockpit, 1679cc), but after getting advice from Scott Casler at Hummel Engines and Prince Props, I opted for a 52...
Ken, Â If your referring to the book "How to Rebuild Your Volkswagen Air-Cooled Engine" by Tom Wilson, you might want to read page 131 under the section "Set...
Hi Gents, I seem to have very low oil pressure indications. At first I thought it was my guage but have subsequently proved that this is not the case. It...
MMMMMMM in my opinion, the small oil passages in a VW case should have 10w30 oil. I'd try an oil change , with filter, to 10w30 and see what it reads. If not...
Popular VW knowledge is that since a VW has smaller oil passages than a purpose designed Lyc or Cont you should never use oil more viscous than 20W50 or much...
Thanks for the advice everybody, I will change the oil first and get a sample sent for analysis to make sure nothing is breaking down internally. Hopefully...
Hello, I am currently building a VW engine. (bore = 92 - Crankshaft jpx = 75.4) I measured DH 0.078 "(2mm) for a compression ratio of 8.5. Some people say it...
I dont think there was a Max deck height, although I seem to recall a minimum height around 0.050"....perhaps that is what you meant. I'm also building one...
Can anyone tell where I can find a list that identifies which VW's have the 1800 to 2300 boxer engines????  Thanks  Herb Can anyone tell where I can find a...
Olivier,  Here is what I know about deck height. I think that 0.060 inches is what is originally on type 1 engines.  When I was a teenager, I put...
I'm trying to find out what engines are in what model cars--yes I will rebuilding for aero use in the future but right now I know less about VW's that I do...
Brings up a good question...What is the head bore dia for various jugs? 90.5,92 and 94's? I think that would be the only difference from standard 1600 cc...
Bingo! you are right,Herb!  I had a set of heads opened up for 92 mm jugs just recently! I forget the exact bore clearance and inside dia in the heads..It...
