Engine Break-in

After a couple years and countless hours in the shop, I have finally done the initial startup and break-in on my new motor.  For those that have not been following along, I built this 2276cc, machine work and all.  It has an A1 Sidewinder and dual 45mm Dellorto DRLAs.  I also built the hidden cable pulley linkage system.

Carbs

Here is a shot of the firewall side of the motor.  I have the cable connecting the 2 carbs together finished, installed and adjusted.  I still need to make up the cables and connector that goes from the peddle assembly back to the driver side carb.  I also need to make some slight modifications to the oil cooler exhaust tins.  The cross-over cable just hits it.

New Engine - Again

The exhaust, remote oil filter lines and thermostat are all done now.  The only thing left before starting the engine for the first time now is oil, filter and the oil pressure sender.  I think I am going to take the ignition components out of the car itself to use them on the engine stand for the initial start-up.  So maybe I will get it started this weekend.

New Engine - Again

The top end is almost done.  I need to put on the exhaust, the rod to connect the flaps on the back side of the fan shroud, the fan belt and the oil pressure sender.  I also need to calibrate and install the Save-my-bug.  But the engine is now sitting on the run stand so I can start it as soon as I get all that done.

New Engine - Again

The long block is almost done.  All that is left is to install the rockers, adjust the valves, install the flywheel and check the end-play and put the cover over the Type-3 oil fill hole.  I'll get that stuff done tonight and start on the top end.  I should be able to make some pretty good progress on that too.

New Engine - Again

The case is all buttoned up and the oil pump has been installed.  All the oil gallery plugs are also inserted. 

This morning I plan to clean the cylinders and finish the long block.  With any luck, I'll get the top end finished tonight and I can start it in the next couple days.

New Engine - Again

After getting the final touches on all the parts, I took the case, heads and oil sump over to Dale's house to run them through his parts washer.  After dinner I hosed it all down with carb cleaner, blew out all the oil galleries and set all the internals.  This has been a long time coming!

New Engine - Again

I spent this morning cleaning the crank and rods for final assembly.  This is an 82mm 4340 forged crank with VW journals.  The rods are 5.4" forged H-beam that have been notched to direct spent rod journal oil onto the back side of the pistons. Cami helped me with final assembly of the rod right before lunch.

Engine Tin

Because I no longer have a throttle cable coming through the fan shroud, I decided to weld up the hole.  After I got all the welding done on both the shroud and the rear tin, Bill painted them for me because of all the help I gave him on his motor.  He also had a Vintage Volks decal made to put under the clear.  They look orange, but it's just the light in the shop.

Air Cleaners

While the 2110 was still in the Bug, I built this set of air cleaners.  But I never did finish them.  There were simply machined and installed with the tool marks still on them.  I just finished cutting the grooves and painting them red to match the fuel pump block off.  I still have to sand the tool marks out of the top, but I really like the way they are turning out.