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| sdoolin |
Jan 13 2016, 04:29 PM
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 417 Joined: 1-May 14 From: LouKY Member No.: 17,299 Region Association: None |
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... |
sdoolin Just another 2056 build Jan 13 2016, 04:29 PM
sdoolin Engine is in. Bottom side is all buttoned up (heat... Dec 24 2016, 04:13 PM
dlee6204
Engine is in. Bottom side is all buttoned up (hea... Dec 24 2016, 04:22 PM
sdoolin
Engine is in. Bottom side is all buttoned up (he... Dec 24 2016, 04:25 PM
BeatNavy Black/Purple is the tach wire and goes to negative... Dec 24 2016, 04:33 PM
sdoolin
Black/Purple is the tach wire and goes to negativ... Dec 24 2016, 04:36 PM
BeatNavy
[quote name='BeatNavy' post='2437200' date='Dec 2... Dec 24 2016, 04:40 PM
sdoolin
[quote name='BeatNavy' post='2437200' date='Dec ... Dec 24 2016, 04:48 PM
cuddyk Look for the "-" symbol near the posts o... Dec 24 2016, 04:34 PM
BeatNavy Good luck with the initial start :beer2: Look f... Dec 24 2016, 05:10 PM
sdoolin It RUNS! Took it awhile to sputter to life, an... Dec 24 2016, 06:28 PM
sdoolin few pics of the install from the underside...
Dec 24 2016, 08:19 PM
sdoolin Noise from the left side rocker cover investigated... Dec 27 2016, 12:25 PM
porschetub Really nice work,you have a truly handbuilt bluepr... Dec 27 2016, 02:03 PM
RoadGlue
Failing any improvement with the 009 you could r... Dec 27 2016, 02:31 PM
sdoolin
Failing any improvement with the 009 you could ... Dec 27 2016, 04:22 PM
RoadGlue
So - RoadGlue - you are saying you run the OE FI... Dec 27 2016, 04:27 PM
sdoolin
So - RoadGlue - you are saying you run the OE F... Dec 27 2016, 04:35 PM
maf914 Very nice work. Good luck with your distributor e... Dec 28 2016, 07:04 AM
sdoolin
Very nice work. Good luck with your distributor ... Dec 28 2016, 07:23 AM
sdoolin I found this on a shelf with 4 - 5 derelict Solex ... Dec 28 2016, 12:02 PM
MarkV I have DRLA 40's and have never been able to s... Dec 28 2016, 12:43 PM
sdoolin
I have DRLA 40's and have never been able to ... Dec 28 2016, 01:23 PM
MarkV Strange about no vacuum from those 4 ports. There ... Dec 28 2016, 05:03 PM
sdoolin Pic of the engine installed from the top side. Pay... Dec 28 2016, 08:01 PM
sdoolin Going for another test/tune sortie...
Dec 29 2016, 09:54 AM
RoadGlue If the vacuum canister is working on the FI dizzy ... Dec 29 2016, 12:04 PM
sdoolin Yes RoadGlue, I had thought that asking about whi... Dec 29 2016, 12:52 PM
sdoolin Removed 009 dizzy, installed OE FI dizzy. Timed to... Dec 29 2016, 04:14 PM
RoadGlue :driving:
Okay, that's a good start! Unt... Dec 29 2016, 04:53 PM
ericoneal Did I see you out on HWY 22 in Crestwood toda?. S... Dec 30 2016, 06:23 PM
sdoolin
Did I see you out on HWY 22 in Crestwood toda?. ... Dec 31 2016, 08:30 AM
sdoolin On a short night drive last night and as I pulled ... Jan 19 2017, 09:17 AM
RoadGlue Interesting. I don't think that the alternator... Jan 19 2017, 10:58 AM
sdoolin
Interesting. I don't think that the alternato... Jan 19 2017, 11:20 AM
BeatNavy From what I've read the alternators are normal... Jan 19 2017, 11:20 AM
RoadGlue
From what I've read the alternators are norma... Jan 19 2017, 11:36 AM
sdoolin Update on charging issue. Definitely was not charg... Feb 8 2017, 09:05 AM
Keith914 What if any "gasket" solution did you us... Feb 8 2017, 09:58 AM
sdoolin
What if any "gasket" solution did you u... Feb 8 2017, 10:51 AM
Keith914
What if any "gasket" solution did you ... Feb 8 2017, 11:02 AM
sdoolin An update (and a question of course). I have 1200(... Apr 25 2017, 04:53 PM
RoadGlue Now that IS a strange one indeed. Maybe pull off t... Apr 25 2017, 05:01 PM
sdoolin Did some more troubleshooting last night. Removed ... Apr 26 2017, 05:53 AM
ottox914 Check compression. Or first, pull valve cover off ... Apr 26 2017, 07:10 PM
stugray sdoolin -
Are you running gas with ethanol? Apr 27 2017, 11:18 AM
sdoolin Almost certainly running gas with ethanol, I don... Apr 27 2017, 12:28 PM
stugray
Almost certainly running gas with ethanol, I don... Apr 28 2017, 10:42 AM
Dave_Darling Does the starter crank unevenly? If you get a sou... Apr 27 2017, 04:59 PM
sdoolin Stugray - thanks for the 'splanation. This may... Apr 28 2017, 01:37 PM
sdoolin Compression numbers:
#1 = 71
#2 = 81
#3 = 86
#4 =... Apr 30 2017, 02:14 PM
MarkV I have a 2056 w/ Dellortos.
I run 60 idle jets d... Apr 30 2017, 05:48 PM
72hardtop
I have a 2056 w/ Dellortos.
I run 60 idle jets ... Nov 2 2018, 08:31 PM
sdoolin Carbs cleaned (again). All jets and jet holders bl... May 2 2017, 04:30 PM
RoadGlue Actually, it might be a good thing that it's s... May 2 2017, 05:34 PM
Valy Have you tried to replace or cross the spark plug?... May 3 2017, 09:32 AM
sdoolin Well, its the raintray. I had been running without... May 3 2017, 06:15 PM
sdoolin OK, so I was joking (mostly) about the rain tray. ... May 15 2017, 01:45 PM![]() ![]() |
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