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On 26 Oct 99, at 8:57, Herman Haustein wrote:
> After all that , just wanted to say that the overhaul is going fine:
> already have case together (first time) , Jim , you were right it isn't
> that hard. Engine is a 1603cc, yes there is such a thing, CR is 7.8:1
> without any shims. I set valves at 0.06", haven't set timing yet.
Do you get 1603 with one of the factory oversize piston sizes?
Which one? I don't remember what you said about the octane
available there, but I think it was higher than ours, so a 7.8:1 CR is
probably fine for you. For the valves, did you mean 0.006"? 0.06"
would be much too large.
> 1. I put the flywheel on before closing the case - much easier when it is
> in a clamp, no, I didn't forget the oil seal. Is there a problem with this?
It's hard to get the seal in the right place if you do it this way, only
because you can't tell where it is for certain, but there is nothing
inherently wrong with doing it this way. It IS important to put some
grease on the nose of the flywheel so the seal is lubricated when
you first start up. Otherwise the seal can be destroyed before it
gets oil from the engine.
> 2. Couldn't find the right size shims for adjusting crankshaft end play,
> so I used FOUR shims and play is 0.10 mm. Is this O.K. , from your
> experience ?
Should be fine, I would guess.
> 3. My book (Elfrink) says that the Clutch thrust plate should be 26mm
> above the flywheel ,with a wear limit of 37mm. Mine was 42mm with new
> linings, I now adjusted it to 30mm, O.K. ?
How did you adjust it? This measurement is usually just a measure
of how worn the driven disk is, so with a new disk you should be
back at the bottom of the range. If you had the flywheel resurfaced
then they should have removed an equal amount from the ledge
where the pressure plate mounts; this restores the OE mount
height. Some of the manuals give this step height, but I don't
remember it off the top of my head. If this was not done I'm not
sure what all the consequences might be, but I think it is worth
taking it back off and getting it fixed before you go on.
If you need this step dimension email me back and I will look it up
tonight.
Jim
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Jim Adney jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison WI USA
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