It runs great! ... and I know the rev's now!

After the first 250 km, I am really happy so far. One valve cover is leaking a bit, other than that, everything is cool!

As I like to know what is going on, I also installed the ISP West Tach, this is the before, the 3 instruments with the clock on the right:

now, with the clock removed:

and with the tach installed:

Say hello, wave good bye

Opposed to what everybody thinks, it has finally happened! The new motor is in!
before:

The trusty engine which gave me the opportunity to visit so many cool meetings in the last 4,5 years!
I don't think that my dear friend Ralf ever thought it would take so long. I owe you so much more than just a big thank you! I also didn't think it would take that long...
in between:

after:

The Webers are installed and plumbed for fuel, the throttle linkage is adjusted, all electrical connections are done.
Tomorrow the CSP Python exhaust and the oil pan will be installed, maybe it will even get started for the first time ...

Visually, the difference is not that great, but I hope for almost the double power!

More news on this later!

throttle linkage is ready!

It took a few days, but now I have working, adjustable factory- look throttle linkage for the Webers:
Special thanks to Thomas W. for fabricating the rods!

I started with the original VW linkage lever:

removed the VW ball ends:

re-drilled the holes to accept some "real" linkage pieces:

 this is the finished set-up: (note, the ignition coil had to be relocated!)

The rods are LH and RH threaded, so they are easy adjustable in length, lust like a stering tie rod.

bird's eye perspective of the complete linkage:

The ignition wiring is finished as well, only a few days and the engine will meet its final destination!

Throttle linkage mock-up

I am in the final stages of the big motor. Today I fabricated a mock-up of the throttle linkage I am going to use. The Weber carbs came with a cross bar linkage with a gazillion pieces:

I prefer the simple stuff, less parts, less breakage! So, I copy the original VW set up, at first only with some RC-car stuff I had:

I will order some M5 rod ends and some aluminium rod and make a reliable throttle linkage of that soon!

The annual Hannover prey picture

Almost forgot the annual part prey picture! This time it is a little bit for the Volksback, the Streaker and also for the Porsche 944!

A steering damper for the Type 3; a set of valve covers + seals and a stainless steel mount set for the front stabilzer bar  for the Streaker, a bunch of different brake dust shields for the Porsche as well as a generator belt and some ignition wire plugs for the new Fastback engine! The repair guide is an old, but very detailed American book for the Type 3!

The Porsche 911 evolution

The Porsche 911 evolution:



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Hannover, here we come!

Finally, The Cruise night and the Maikäfertreffen is here!
Starting tomorrow at 10:00h - see you on the Autobahn or in Hannover!