Andrew, I've built a 1600 DP  for my Teenie Two project and am running the ZS 150CD carb on top, like a Limbach. Where did you order your new carb needles...
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J.D.B
jbarron4
Jun 1, 2012 11:13 pm
I second the question on the needle used. The extra 200 CC worth the effort? I think that at the RPM we run the single port Limbach heads are probably...
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Andrew Cilia
tucano9humf
Jun 3, 2012 12:20 am
The company that I used for ZS parts is bccp in Holland - www.bccp.nl .I agree with you about the 200 rpm effort. I bought a clapped out 1700 and upgraded it...
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edd
edd_wood...
Jun 3, 2012 1:22 pm
Does anybody know the maximum bore size/cc I can take a 1500s type 2 engine up to without machining the cases? Machining/replacing the heads I can cope with....
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Bill Clark
dba4you
Jun 3, 2012 7:43 pm
Edd, Although you will occasionally see information to the contrary, the largest safe bore with a standard crankcase/cylinder opening is 87mm which is what you...
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J.D.B
jbarron4
Jun 4, 2012 4:23 pm
Thanks for the updste and information. Which needle and jet did you you use for the 1915 CC engine? I think that the Force hub, bearing and crank extend about...
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Andrew Cilia
tucano9humf
Jun 4, 2012 8:46 pm
i just pulled up the order and I had bought: 2.5mm main jet 2.0mm needle valve B2BA metering Jet. B20379 tool Butterfly Valve Screws I subsequently bought a...
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edd
edd_wood...
Jun 5, 2012 10:17 am
Hi Bill Thanks for the info. According to the logs the engine used to be a 1700, a small increase I know but every little helps. The barrels don't seem to be...
16689
wesleymarceaux
Jun 7, 2012 12:50 am
I have thrown away several type four engines that were complete.. nothing wrong with the jugs or what ever.. just in the way as I collected too much.. I also...
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Ranjit Gunawardena
ranjit_gunaw...
Jun 7, 2012 1:45 pm
Hi Cajun, Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â What price are you thinking of ? Rgds Ranjit ... From: wesleymarceaux <wesleymarceaux@...> Subject: Re:...
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wesleymarceaux
Jun 7, 2012 10:08 pm
Ok Mr Ranjit and all I really have no idea what the price would be.. I know the type 4 engine is a freshly rebuilt engine out of a late model VW bus. It is not...
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wesleymarceaux
Jun 7, 2012 10:08 pm
Mr Ranjit had in mind say,,,,1k or so?? or something we can trade. It is not only one engine it is two so someone can have parts with the type 4. that saves...
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Ranjit Gunawardena
ranjit_gunaw...
Jun 8, 2012 8:01 pm
Dear Cajun, Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Let me tell you my story.I live in Sri Lanka and my son lives in New Jersey He is sending a container load of...
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artstallings
Jun 9, 2012 2:56 am
Can anyone tell me where to find some picturs of the fat fin modification?...
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Eric
okinawascuba...
Jun 9, 2012 5:11 pm
I am building a Great Plains 2276 engine and am installing my pushrods. I am a bit confused because in the GP manual on page 35, under MEASURING PUSHROD LENGTH...
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r.r.hall@...
subknave
Jun 9, 2012 8:22 pm
I think by standard pushrods it means those normally supplied for the volkswagen engine already made up as VW parts. The ones you have where you need to...
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Bob
damien33...
Jun 9, 2012 11:48 pm
Hi Eric , I normally set up the push rod length before I install the push rod tubes . Install the heads and rocker arms torque . In order to get the length I...
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Eric Marenyi
okinawascuba...
Jun 10, 2012 12:23 am
Good tip Bob! I ended up using the one I jacked up to get the correct height, that worked great. Now I just need one more Sent from my iPhone...
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Gary Gower
vw_to_fly
Jun 12, 2012 12:50 am
You can buythe set of 1,835 cc pistons,rings and cylinders fron any of the good suppliers (GPAC, Hummel Engines, etc.) Â The Typw 2 = VW bus engine (1,500 or...
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edd
edd_wood...
Jun 13, 2012 9:30 am
Hi Gary The type 2 needs the crankcase machined in order to accept the 1835 barrels but the 1700 barrels will fit right on. Duncan...
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willy1941
Jun 14, 2012 5:50 pm
Can anyone please interpret these markings on my heads: 2BR 041.101.375.5 81 173 (STAMPED BY EXH. PORT) Thanks. Willy...
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Bob
damien33...
Jun 14, 2012 10:32 pm
 Hi Willy , Is the last set of numbers in the series (581) cast in to the head ? TTYL Bob ... From: willy1941 <glenwilcox@...> Subject: [AirVW]...
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willy1941
Jun 15, 2012 1:32 am
Yes, they are cast into the head, but they are not together. Each line in my original message was a separate item....
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Bob
damien33...
Jun 15, 2012 2:32 am
Hi Willy , Â 2BR = Brazil 041.101.375.5 = 041 dual port VW head Single high rev valve springs Stainless Steel 40mm Intake Valves and 35.5mm Exhaust valves For...
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Gary Gower
vw_to_fly
Jun 18, 2012 4:44 pm
Yes, but for the weight (no more weight added to the engine), Â the extra HP are well worth the extra work.. Â No big deal to get the heads and crankase...
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edd
edd_wood...
Jun 18, 2012 5:05 pm
Having the heads and crankcases machined is not a problem but the disassembly/reassembly of the bottom end will have to be carried out or at least overseen by...
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thorp@...
dougcowlthorp
Jun 18, 2012 5:19 pm
Where are you based Duncan that you have to have an engineer approve work on the bottom end of an experimental engine? Just curious since in Canada you can do...
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edd
edd_wood...
Jun 18, 2012 5:38 pm
Hi Doug I'm based in the UK. Everything except the bottom end can be done by the owner so it's still a very flexible system. How is the addition of ethanol to...
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Doug Cowlthorp
dougcowlthorp
Jun 18, 2012 8:11 pm
Its getting harder and harder to find auto gas that doesn't have some ethanol in it. Most of the premium fuel is fine but it cost here in Winnipeg about $1.30...
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sportcfi
Jun 29, 2012 1:55 pm
Please, everyone, take the time to do this.You make need to take advantage of this in the future. http://www.eaa.org/news/2012/2012-06-27_exemption.asp copy...
