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> Just another 2056 build, Misc Questions
sdoolin
post Jan 13 2016, 04:29 PM
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Yep, I am building a 2056. Have ordered very nearly a complete 2056 engine kit from Type IV Store (LN Engineering). Some questions (I have searched and read MANY threads)...

I have a "spare" 1976 VW Bus short block (no cyl. heads). Assume this will work for a starting point? Issues with oil dipstick? The bus was an automatic so I assume once I remove the "flex plate" that the flywheel from by 914 engine (in car) will bolt up to the crank without issues? Any issues with engine carrier? The bus used a "moustache bar" for mounting to the frame and I am hoping that the cases from the bus/914 are the same for engine mounting?

Will re-use existing Crank/rods
New crank/rod bearings
Will re-use existing cylinders (overbored)
KB 96 mm flat topped pistons with Hastings rings
Webcam cam (9130 kit from Type IV Store)
Type IV Store pushrods, pushrod ends, parkerized lifters, rocker shafts
Type IV Store cam bearings

Re-use rockers from bus engine? Not sure about this...

HAM (Len Hoffman) RS+ spec cylinder heads
New Oil pump from Type IV Store
New clutch & pressure plate.
Re-use flywheel from 914 engine (in the car)

Dellorto Dual 40mm carbs, CB Perf manifolds & linkage
SSI heat exchangers & Bursch exhaust
New fuel pump - will run return lines (have CFR SS Lines in car now and will re-use)

Not sure what dizzy to run?

I believe I need to check/verify deck height and valve clearance (I know how, just not positive this is required for a 2056 build).

I have read a few threads about "setting" compression ration, but do not understand it yet? Anyone have a compression ratio for dummies guide?

Anything else I'm missing?

Progress so far...

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sdoolin   Just another 2056 build   Jan 13 2016, 04:29 PM
MarkV   Just seems odd that the entire 914 world has to ad...   Jun 5 2016, 09:08 AM
sdoolin   Just seems odd that the entire 914 world has to a...   Jun 5 2016, 09:24 AM
sdoolin   The mysterious 1mm "step" really does ex...   Jun 5 2016, 10:01 AM
sdoolin   RE: Just another 2056 build   Jun 5 2016, 10:09 AM
sdoolin   Combustion chamber volume as measured by HAM...   Jun 5 2016, 10:12 AM
MarkV   You would think that if Len saw this thread he wou...   Jun 5 2016, 10:29 AM
sdoolin   You would think that if Len saw this thread he wo...   Jun 5 2016, 10:34 AM
HAM Inc   The initial reasons we started putting a step in t...   Jun 5 2016, 11:39 AM
MarkV   The initial reasons we started putting a step in ...   Jun 5 2016, 12:19 PM
DaveO90s4   Assume the 62.2 chamber volume is inclusive of the...   Jun 5 2016, 05:16 PM
HAM Inc   If you read the yellow spec sheet, which we prepar...   Jun 5 2016, 05:54 PM
stugray   Dave090s4's calcs are correct. They match min...   Jun 5 2016, 06:25 PM
sdoolin   Y'all are killing me. I think we are in violen...   Jun 5 2016, 06:55 PM
Steve Pratel   Y'all are killing me. I think we are in viole...   Jun 6 2016, 11:13 PM
stugray   I'd hate to see you with a super high CR or t...   Jun 7 2016, 06:43 AM
DaveO90s4   Seems that way!! Maybe revised spec wordi...   Jun 5 2016, 07:31 PM
stugray   I even agreed a while back that it seemed right At...   Jun 5 2016, 08:47 PM
sdoolin   Waiting for some more parts to come in and waiting...   Jun 6 2016, 05:32 PM
sdoolin   Completed machine work on 1.7 rockers last night. ...   Jun 8 2016, 08:23 AM
stugray   with all of the jigs and measuring capability you ...   Jun 8 2016, 08:50 AM
sdoolin   with all of the jigs and measuring capability you...   Jun 8 2016, 08:57 AM
sdoolin   Not to highjack my own thread - but shouldn't ...   Jun 8 2016, 11:22 AM
sdoolin   Adjustable pushrod finally complete. It isn't ...   Jun 12 2016, 06:55 PM
Steve Pratel   Adjustable pushrod finally complete. It isn't...   Jun 12 2016, 07:07 PM
sdoolin   As the younger crowd says these days - "epic ...   Jun 16 2016, 08:13 AM
Java2570   As the younger crowd says these days - "epic...   Jun 16 2016, 05:01 PM
2mAn   I cant help with your calculations but I can say I...   Jun 16 2016, 04:10 PM
porschetub   I cant help with your calculations but I can say ...   Jun 18 2016, 12:36 AM
stugray   For my first iteration of checking my valve geomet...   Jun 18 2016, 08:39 AM
McMark   I use full valve spring pressure. But I tapped th...   Jun 18 2016, 09:28 AM
sdoolin   Since the adjustable pushrod a manufactured was a ...   Jul 4 2016, 06:04 AM
sdoolin   OK so I couldn't take it any longer and I thou...   Jul 5 2016, 03:46 PM
The Cabinetmaker   I checked each one so I could measure for each rod...   Jul 5 2016, 04:16 PM
sdoolin   I checked each one so I could measure for each ro...   Jul 5 2016, 04:19 PM
stugray   I checked each one so I could measure for each ro...   Jul 5 2016, 07:04 PM
sdoolin   So while I am waiting on my 12" Vernier Calip...   Jul 7 2016, 10:43 AM
sdoolin   I've gone over the top again. I didn't lik...   Jul 10 2016, 08:11 AM
sdoolin   After the clamps were "ovaled"...   Jul 10 2016, 08:13 AM
Montreal914   Isn't that mis alignment there so that the val...   Jul 10 2016, 11:39 AM
sdoolin   Isn't that mis alignment there so that the va...   Jul 11 2016, 12:59 PM
jcd914   Isn't that mis alignment there so that the v...   Jul 11 2016, 05:32 PM
sdoolin   Life has gotten in the way of this project for a f...   Jul 28 2016, 06:41 AM
sdoolin   Clayed the heads this weekend to ensure no piston/...   Aug 8 2016, 11:29 AM
Dave_Darling   How about with the valves opening? Or am I jumpin...   Aug 8 2016, 12:33 PM
sdoolin   How about with the valves opening? Or am I jumpi...   Aug 8 2016, 12:39 PM
stugray   Did you measure cam lobe lift before you installed...   Aug 8 2016, 12:55 PM
barefoot   Did you measure cam lobe lift before you installe...   Aug 13 2016, 05:58 AM
draganc   sorry for the OT request: can you post a pic of yo...   Aug 12 2016, 06:54 PM
sdoolin   sorry for the OT request: can you post a pic of y...   Aug 15 2016, 07:21 PM
HAM Inc   In most of my experiences degreeing T4 cams and se...   Aug 13 2016, 06:28 AM
stugray   In most of my experiences degreeing T4 cams and s...   Aug 13 2016, 01:08 PM
sdoolin   Powder coating finally done. I think it all turned...   Aug 15 2016, 07:31 PM
billh1963   Powder coating finally done. I think it all turne...   Aug 21 2016, 05:10 AM
sdoolin   Powder coating finally done. I think it all turn...   Aug 21 2016, 03:36 PM
billh1963   [quote name='billh1963' post='2387875' date='Aug ...   Aug 21 2016, 03:39 PM
sdoolin   [quote name='billh1963' post='2387875' date='Aug...   Aug 21 2016, 03:42 PM
RoadGlue   Dear God, that's one awesome bike! :wors...   Aug 15 2016, 07:32 PM
sdoolin   Dear God, that's one awesome bike! :wor...   Aug 15 2016, 07:38 PM
RoadGlue   She is a beauty, thanks. And good lord you should...   Aug 15 2016, 07:45 PM
draganc   Dear God, that's one awesome bike! :wo...   Aug 20 2016, 09:16 PM
sdoolin   More PC pics...   Aug 15 2016, 07:36 PM
echocanyons   Coating looks good. Did you disassemble the two ha...   Aug 15 2016, 07:52 PM
sdoolin   Fan shroud was completely disassembled, cleaned an...   Aug 16 2016, 04:36 AM
sdoolin   Lots of work completed today. Fan shroud assembled...   Aug 21 2016, 09:20 PM
sdoolin   And here's the final solution. Kind of crude s...   Aug 21 2016, 09:25 PM
sdoolin   More pics because I am bored and this thing is com...   Aug 21 2016, 09:30 PM
sdoolin   And another...   Aug 21 2016, 09:34 PM
draganc   And another... Finally something to complain ...   Aug 22 2016, 09:00 PM
sdoolin   One more before I go finish a bottle of Old Forres...   Aug 21 2016, 09:40 PM
sdoolin   Cooling flaps going back in. It doesn't seem t...   Aug 22 2016, 11:49 AM
sdoolin   Engine stand is filthy - yes. Good eyes. It bugs m...   Aug 23 2016, 06:54 AM
sdoolin   Engine tins all installed -just as a mock-up. It...   Aug 26 2016, 01:40 PM
sdoolin   Alternator installed, more tin work fitment, remov...   Aug 27 2016, 03:30 PM
sdoolin   Finally back from my Italian vacation. Took in the...   Sep 18 2016, 08:30 AM
sdoolin   Fan, belt, and alternator pulley fitted. I fit a f...   Sep 18 2016, 10:03 AM
sdoolin   Close up of thermo cable & cooling flaps. I in...   Sep 18 2016, 10:06 AM
Gearhead1432   Cork seems like the right gasket material between ...   Sep 18 2016, 03:12 PM
Garland   Cork is correct!   Sep 18 2016, 11:30 PM
sdoolin   Cork it is then! Thanks gentlemen(?)...   Sep 19 2016, 06:34 AM
sdoolin   How does the "world" feel about the Bosc...   Sep 22 2016, 12:21 PM
sdoolin   OT - if you ever (EVER) have the chance to turn la...   Oct 23 2016, 09:59 AM
sdoolin   So now back on-topic. My 2056 build is nearly comp...   Oct 23 2016, 10:09 AM
barefoot   You can see that my transaxle is filthy, and I ...   Dec 20 2016, 11:27 AM
HAM Inc   Steve, one of my customers with a large ultrasonic...   Oct 23 2016, 10:38 AM
sdoolin   Steve, one of my customers with a large ultrasoni...   Oct 23 2016, 11:14 AM
sdoolin   Getting very close to being able to install the en...   Nov 4 2016, 06:20 AM
sdoolin   Life keeps getting in the way of me completing thi...   Dec 11 2016, 04:47 PM
sdoolin   I am getting really close now. These cases haven...   Dec 20 2016, 10:52 AM
sdoolin   I ask questions, but don't get many answers. I...   Dec 20 2016, 08:38 PM
cuddyk   \ Question for those with carbs - do you ins...   Dec 20 2016, 09:18 PM
snakemain   First time seeing your thread bc I'm not on mu...   Dec 20 2016, 09:54 PM
sdoolin   Got it on the carbs, I'll pull the manifolds w...   Dec 21 2016, 06:54 AM
sdoolin   Any advice or tips on installing new engine compar...   Dec 21 2016, 12:43 PM
BeatNavy   Any advice or tips on installing new engine compa...   Dec 21 2016, 02:13 PM
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