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Fits: Solex H40/44 EIS
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Useful information from Paruzzi magazine and from our YouTube channel :
Engine overhaul - video 17 assemble cylinder heads In this video, we show you how to assemble the cylinder heads of a VW Type 1 engine, and what to pay particular attention to.
Engine diagnostics - video 01 crankshaft end play In the first video of this new series, we will look at how to measure the crankshaft end play. Measuring the crankshaft end play, will help you estimate if your engine needs a total overhaul. If the result of the measurement is greater than or equal to 0.15 millimeters, then the crankshaft clearance is too large, and a total engine overhaul is recommended.
Engine overhaul - video 08 ignition time of cylinder 1 In this video we will determine the ignition timing of cylinder 1. This mark will be needed to correctly position the distributor drive shaft during assembly, as well as for ignition advance adjustment once the Type 1 Volkswagen engine is rebuilt.
Engine overhaul - video 07 TDC compression in practice In video six, we explained the operation of the four-stroke internal combustion engine through animations. In this video we will look at how to determine the top dead centre of cylinder 1 in practice. We will also learn how to find the compression stroke of cylinder 1, different techniques will be shown.
Engine overhaul - video 09 the fuel pump We will disassemble and reassemble the mechanical fuel pump from a VW Type 1 engine with carburetor in this video. The electric fuel pump is discussed in another video. The fuel pump pushrod and the fuel pump flange get extra attention in this video.
Engine overhaul - video 04 removing the distributor drive shaft We want to give extra attention in this video to the position of the distributor drive shaft of the VW Type 1 engines, . If the drive shaft of the distributor is not correctly mounted during the engine overhaul, problems can arise later with the adjustment of the ignition timing. Disassembling the drive shaft is then the only solution.
adjust type 1 carburetor The adjustment of the carburetor will determine the behavior of the engine. There are two types of carburetors for the type 1 engine when it comes to adjustment. The old generation (up to SOLEX 30 PICT-2) with two adjusting screws and the young generation with three adjusting screws (from SOLEX 30 PICT-3), recognizable by the large screw in the carburetor housing.
Engine overhaul - video 16 part 2 valves removal In Part 1, we showed the basic techniques for disassembling the valves and valve springs. We did this on a fairly new cylinder head.
When you`re dealing with a used cylinder head, disassembly may be a little less smooth.
Engine overhaul - video 15 disassemble cylinder heads In this video, we will show how to disassemble the cylinder heads of a VW Type 1 engine, and what challenges you may face.
mixture preheating The engine is stopped as a result of poor combustion. This bad combustion is often caused by a, at that moment, wrong composition of the fuel in the cylinders. Because of this bad combustion, the engine does not deliver the desired power and you can feel this in the form of stuttering of the engine.