Author: modok Subject: Re: The Machine Work Thread Posted: Today 4:28 pm (GMT -7) Topic Replies: 249 You can mill with a lathe or turn with a mill. Why? why not. Some jobs I could do with 4+ different machines. I try not to have a strong opinion about it, use whichever fits the job best, or, whichever is free, or in the past whichever the boss says to use ..read more

Author: nogoodwithusernames Subject: Re: RPMs and Their Relationship With Detonation Posted: Yesterday 10:09 am (GMT -7) Topic Replies: 6 Brian_e wrote: Detonation depends on a lot more than RPM. Usually load based, but octane, compression, cam timing, full advance timing, altitude, chamber shape, chamber surface finish, cylinder pressure, deck height, etc.. can all have an effect. I have found deck height makes a huge difference. If its loose, it will want to detonate much easier, even at the same compression, compared to a nice tight .040" deck. The cam timing/compression ratio is also ..read more

Author: MrVWGuy Subject: Re: NOS Dellorto DRLA 36 with intakes and linkage Swap meet score Posted: Yesterday 8:51 am (GMT -7) Topic Replies: 39 Alstrup wrote: MrVWGuy wrote: Alstrup wrote: They are on the large side, yes, but it will work ok as long as the engine gets a tight deck and decent compression. 8,5 minimum. 8,8 even better. Remember, the W100 is ground 3-4 degrees advanced. That helps with keeping things in motion. Also, the P heads have relatively small ports. I gather that you have the Magnaspark already. Ditch that stupid coil that comes with it and buy something pr ..read more

Author: jclayc Subject: Re: Torque value for head studs into block? Posted: Yesterday 9:09 am (GMT -7) Topic Replies: 17 Since mine are now installed with aero sealer and one-hand tightened via a (temp) double nut… just back them out a bit? Pull them all the way out, clean and reinstall hand tight only ..read more

Author: Alstrup Subject: Re: putting a 1776 in a 58 Beetle Posted: Yesterday 9:17 am (GMT -7) Topic Replies: 6 I know ACN is not in business anymore, but you can get the pressure plate for 180 mm. https://vwparts.aircooled.net/180mm-Kennedy-Engineering-Racing-Clutch-Kit-p/kep180.htm That´ll hold up to about 140 hp with an organic disc. Or, you can source a 6 V 109 tooth 200 mm flywheel. They are out there. The limit will be the displacement/compression. The 6 V starter will only handle so much. A 90 hp lower compression 1914 will be better than a 90 hp high compression 1776, - for the starter ..read more

Author: MuzzcoVW Subject: Re: Torque value for head studs into block? Posted: Yesterday 9:29 am (GMT -7) Topic Replies: 17 jclayc wrote: Since mine are now installed with aero sealer and one-hand tightened via a (temp) double nut… just back them out a bit? Pull them all the way out, clean and reinstall hand tight only? personally, I would just leave them. I've done it that way many times without an issue. The only thing I would worry about is if you had snugged them down with a wrench ..read more

Author: jclayc Subject: Re: Torque value for head studs into block? Posted: Yesterday 9:34 am (GMT -7) Topic Replies: 17 MuzzcoVW wrote: jclayc wrote: Since mine are now installed with aero sealer and one-hand tightened via a (temp) double nut… just back them out a bit? Pull them all the way out, clean and reinstall hand tight only? personally, I would just leave them. I've done it that way many times without an issue. The only thing I would worry about is if you had snugged them down with a wrench I put a double nut on them and used a ratchet w one hand to tighten them down ..read more

Author: Alstrup Subject: Re: Is this a reasonable idle smoothness for my 1904? (video+audio) Posted: Yesterday 9:40 am (GMT -7) Topic Replies: 11 To the OP. The issue with one barrel not pulling the same as the others is a known issue, especially with the universal Webers, because the return spring is in the wrong end of the carb on one side. So the shafts twist easy. If it is only ½ kg/min or so I wouldnt bother. If it is more you need to twist the shaft back in place. Your idle is not bad. I have seen worse You are correct, it could be a hair better, but that take time and effort. WRT ign ..read more

Author: nogoodwithusernames Subject: RPMs and Their Relationship With Detonation Posted: Yesterday 9:41 am (GMT -7) Topic Replies: 6 Is there a correlation between detonation and RPMs? After getting the motor properly warm (300-350° at spark plug) after cruising on backroads or HWY I cannot go over 4k RPM, it's like a switch turns on and rattle rattle rattle. I have a 1.7 T4 (see sig for details) in my Squareback. I have not always had this issue but long enough and have had enough other things happen in life like having a kid and moving that I don't remember what all I've messed with on th ..read more

Author: MuzzcoVW Subject: Re: Torque value for head studs into block? Posted: Yesterday 9:51 am (GMT -7) Topic Replies: 17 jclayc wrote: MuzzcoVW wrote: jclayc wrote: Since mine are now installed with aero sealer and one-hand tightened via a (temp) double nut… just back them out a bit? Pull them all the way out, clean and reinstall hand tight only? personally, I would just leave them. I've done it that way many times without an issue. The only thing I would worry about is if you had snugged them down with a wrench I put a double nut on them and used a ratchet w one hand to ..read more