Posts Tagged With: crankshaft
Engine Parts Arrive
My new engine parts are finally here! I ordered these parts through Central Texas Autowerks, where I got a great deal. I ordered AA brand 94mm cylinders and pistons. I ordered a 74mm crankshaft from CB Performance along with a crankcase breather and a new camshaft gear. I also ordered Los Bandito cylinder heads from … Continue reading
Categories: 1973 Super Beetle
Tags: aa, cam lifters, camshaft, central texas autowerks, clutch, connecting rods, crankshaft, cylinder heads, cylinders, empi, engine, engine stand, engle, oil filter, oil pump, parts, push rod tubes, repairs, spark plugs
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First Tune Up
Today I went out to tune up the bug. After replacing the points, condenser, rotor, distributor cap, and spark plug wires I found that I could no longer turn the engine past bottom dead center (BDC). Turning it over by hand results in a hard stop right before BDC. I removed the valve covers but … Continue reading
Categories: 1973 Super Beetle
Tags: condenser, crankshaft, cylinder heads, cylinders, distributor, engine, gasket, points, repairs, spark plug wires, spark plugs, tune up, valve covers, valves
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