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> 914 engine build, Link with lots of pictures as I rebuild my engine
Van
post Oct 13 2008, 09:07 PM
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I'm slowly making progress! http://www.ephotomotion.com/914engine

My pushrods are cut and I'm happy with the results.

I even lapped my cylinders to the heads. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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Jake Raby
post Oct 13 2008, 09:24 PM
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Awesome progress! I really appreciate your detail.

I wish someone with one of my kits would do this...
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post Oct 14 2008, 02:31 PM
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QUOTE(Jake Raby @ Oct 13 2008, 07:24 PM) *

Awesome progress! I really appreciate your detail.

I wish someone with one of my kits would do this...

Isn't your kit delivered with a DVD ? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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post Nov 16 2009, 09:28 AM
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So, it's been a while... But I've gotten back on this project.

I've got the short-block built! See here: http://www.ephotomotion.com/914engine/page32.html
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post Nov 25 2009, 07:28 AM
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Even more completed:

2 new pages (each with video!)

Putting on piston rings, etc.

Assembly to a long-block

Enjoy!
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post Nov 25 2009, 08:00 AM
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Quite excellent!! I did notice 2 things that I'd like to ask about. First, I noticed that you put the oil ring on the piston after inserting the wrist pin. Is that particular to the set of pistons you used? I remember putting all the rings on the piston before connecting to the connecting rod but that was with stock motors. Second, I noticed that you didn't bring each cylinder up to TDC for that cylinder when installing the rocker arms. I thought that you didn't want valve spring pressure against the rocker arms when torquing up the arms. Just casual thoughts from a novice.
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post Nov 25 2009, 08:29 AM
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QUOTE(type47 @ Nov 25 2009, 06:00 AM) *

Quite excellent!! I did notice 2 things that I'd like to ask about. First, I noticed that you put the oil ring on the piston after inserting the wrist pin. Is that particular to the set of pistons you used? I remember putting all the rings on the piston before connecting to the connecting rod but that was with stock motors. Second, I noticed that you didn't bring each cylinder up to TDC for that cylinder when installing the rocker arms. I thought that you didn't want valve spring pressure against the rocker arms when torquing up the arms. Just casual thoughts from a novice.


On those particular pistons, the oil ring groove intersects with the wrist pin hole. I had no choice but to put the oil rings on after the wrist pins.

As for the rockers, interesting point - I didn't think about that. Those heads have a M8 stud - not the usual M7 stud. So I torqued them to 14 ft/lbs. I still have to adjust the rockers, so when each one is at the compression stroke, I'll double check my torque.
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post Nov 25 2009, 07:00 PM
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Excellent!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) I'll be doing that this winter. I love the videos.

Where did you get the rods?

I'll do a video for cleaning the case. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post Dec 15 2009, 01:50 PM
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Where did you get the rods?



I believe I located them from the Samba website. Jake also stock them.

For those interested, I've added 3 more pages to my website: http://www.ephotomotion.com/914engine

The highlight of my updates: another video - putting on the engine tin http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeACshQJcHc
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post Dec 15 2009, 02:39 PM
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Great job! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Must be a satisfying feeling to be getting so close.

Also, for the first minute of that vid I was stupified that you had discovered how to clone yourself!?! Holy Crap, I thought, that is amazing!

Then I read how your dad was visiting and you put him to work . . .

ah well, it was pretty cool for awhile. Good luck with the home stretch.

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post Jan 27 2010, 02:04 AM
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Most detailed "how to" i have ever seen, thanks.

I don't think you mentioned your bearing clearances though. I'm in the process of rebuilding a 1.8 and have no idea what the spec should be.
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post Jan 27 2010, 03:32 PM
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QUOTE(enikolayev @ Jan 27 2010, 12:04 AM) *

Most detailed "how to" i have ever seen, thanks.

I don't think you mentioned your bearing clearances though. I'm in the process of rebuilding a 1.8 and have no idea what the spec should be.


I did not use plasti-gauge or anything. But I did measure the thickness of the old and new bearings with a dial caliper, and they were essentially identical.

And, after assembling each component, the "feel" of the play and drag "felt" about right.

Hope that helps!
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post Jan 27 2010, 03:41 PM
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great info! thanks for taking the time to do this
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post Jan 28 2010, 03:14 PM
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This is fantastic!
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post Mar 15 2010, 06:36 AM
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I had a really great day yesterday... Started the engine for the first time! She fired right up!

More details and video here: http://www.ephotomotion.com/914engine/page44.html



(And, for those too lazy to click...)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQRiGPX2pi0
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post Mar 15 2010, 07:49 AM
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Fantastic! Your test stand is great. Good job, Van, and thanks for documenting your project for us.
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post Mar 15 2010, 10:38 AM
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That's got to be satisfying (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Congratulations. I've been following your build on this for some time - great stuff.

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post Mar 15 2010, 11:04 AM
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Congrats!

Fired mine on the stand for the first time on March 1.

Now its time to get the engine bay prepped and painted, and the motor back in!

Your website has been an inspiration and wealth of info.
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post Mar 15 2010, 11:45 AM
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grats! sounds great!! thanks again for the great documentation of the build
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post Mar 15 2010, 11:51 AM
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Great job!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

Question: Are you using a rotary style pump? If so, did you have any issues with it sucking gas out of the gas can?
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