JBugs - 1971 VW Super Beetle - Engine Build Series - Crank & Rod Assembly

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Our 1971 Super Beetles engine case is back from the machine shop and ready to be built. We’re going to do a mild performance build and start with a 74mm counterweighted crankshaft at the heart of our engine. To ensure the crank and rotating assembly doesn’t contact the case we assemble the crank and rods and test the fit and clearance in the engine case. Follow along with our tech as he starts our 1800cc engine build.

Intro 0:00
Crankshaft Preparation: 1:49
Number Three Bearing Installation: 2:23
Timing Gear Keyway Installation: 2:39
Cam and Distributor Drive Gear Installation: 2:42
Timing Gear Snap Ring Installation 3:46
Crankshaft Rod Preparation: 3:56
Crankshaft Rod Installation: 4:24
Front Bearing Installation: 5:18
Oil Slinger Plate Installation: 5:26
Engine Case Preparation: 5:41
Dowel Pin Installation: 5:48
Crank Bearing Installation: 5:51
Stroker Crank Clearancing: 6:11
Connecting Rod Bolts Modification: 7:4
Rod Bolt Torque Sequence 8:50

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Tools used in this video:

Torque Wrench
3/8" Ratchet
6" Extension
11mm Socket (12 point)
19mm Socket
17mm Socket
Snap Ring Pliers
Brass Hammer
Small Punch
Pocket Knife
Permanent Marker
Assembly Lube
Hot Plate or Grill
Vegetable Oil
Old Pot
Tongs
Welding Glove
Engine Stand
Parts Cleaner
Lint Free Shop Rags
Grinder
Air Compressor & Blow Nozzle
Blue - Medium Thread Locker

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The parts used in this video are:

EMPI 74mm Counter-weighted Crankshaft (8121)
https://www.jbugs.com/product/8121.html

VW Main Bearing Set (111198471OS)
https://www.jbugs.com/product/1111984...

VW Cam Drive Gear Keyway (111105213)
https://www.jbugs.com/product/1111052...

VW Camshaft Drive Gear (113105209)
https://www.jbugs.com/product/1131052...

VW Performance Crankshaft Gear Spacer (16-9522)
https://www.jbugs.com/product/16-9522...

VW Distributor Crank Drive Timing Gear (111105223)
https://www.jbugs.com/product/1111052...

VW Lock Ring (111105227)
https://www.jbugs.com/product/1111052...

I-Beam Connecting Rods (8340)
https://www.jbugs.com/product/8340.html

VW Rod Bearing Set (113105701)
https://www.jbugs.com/product/1131057...

VW Oil Slinger Plate (113105241A)
https://www.jbugs.com/product/1131052...

VW Crank Pulley Keyway (113105249)
https://www.jbugs.com/product/1131052...

VW Main Bearing Dowel Pin Kit (16-9519)
https://www.jbugs.com/product/16-9519...

All parts used in this video are available at: http://www.jbugs.com/

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