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> On 12 Jul 2001, at 12:53, phil toselli wrote: > >> I have a Brazilian AS 21 case that I'm sending out to >> be drilled and tapped for full flow. There looks to be >> some clearance work done inside the case for a stroker >> crank, but how can I tell if the crank that came out >> of it is larger than stock? It is counterweighted, but >> has a VW stamp mark on it. Would it have to be 69mm? >> I'm also not sure if it needs to be align-bored... it >> looks to be in good shape, but does it have to be >> looked at by RIMCO? > > If you can see the welds where the CWs have been welded on then > it is surely a 69mm crank. I believe that you've forgotten about the welded stroker crankshafts. These are stock cranks that have been counterweighted and the rod journals are welded on one side. They are then offset ground to the new stroke. they usually use non-crossdrilled cranks (for strength after modification) and weld little tabs on the rod journals (if the stroke is longer than say 78mm) to control the oil coming out of the rod journal as well as the rod itself. If you see the little tabs welded on the rod journals, then you probably have a 78 or 82mm crank. I'd recommend sending it to a machine shop for measurment. > >> Also, if anyone is running a Gene Berg full flow kit, >> do you have to use a stock oil pump to clear the fan >> housing, or can you go larger? > > I've used oversize (25mm) pumps with GB covers. You will have to > modify the crossbar on late cars to do this anyway. > Berg should have all of the instructions with his parts. He uses 2 oil fittings together to go into the case on the type 3 to clear with as little modification to the surrounding parts. I don't remember the details, but I believe that they are in the Berg book of instructions. I highly recommend his part number GB801SET. this is his book of instructions and Technical manual. After the Bentley, this is the most important set of books that you can buy. I use his pressure relief covers. Always. You'll never blow off an oil filter as I once did. I also don't recommend the cast iron pumps as they don't expand with the case and bleed around the pump body once the case has warmed and expanded. High pressure when cold, low pressure when hot! Just my two cents, Kelly ------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe? mailto:type3-request@vwtype3.org, Subject: unsubscribe