Beck 550 Spyder Replica VLOG #9 - Shakedown!

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Hi Everyone, look what is in the garage today! Our friend Mike brought over his Beck 550 Replica to get a little work done on it.
In episode#9, We take the car out for a proper shakedown run!
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[@HeidiandFranny]

In episode#9, We take the car out for a proper shakedown run! Let me know what you think! How does it run and how does it sound? Maybe not everything was perfect, but I get into that at the end.

[@dagoldfishies]

Great to watch the vids, Yeah, for sure sometimes the valves can hit the covers, Not sure what cam and all it is. Actually, I had the stock cam with the 1.25 ratio rockers and mine valve cover had to be centered just so-so or I could feel it hit the valves. Actually, valve cover position may be a matter of feeling it with the engine running, But this little spider probably needs bolt-on aftermarket valve covers. Oh and yeah, probably the big end of the tube needs to be out. You can't have any hitting going on, well you can but then they start leaking oil and at least my aluminum pushrods wore down to a point they had to be changed. Now I use the CB Performance SS Wide Mouth Racing Push Rod Tubes. www.cbperformance.com/product-p/1567.htm

[@gilmello8296]

Oil leaks, New England rust proofing 😂

[@brendanmcdabado4958]

I just found this channel. In my opinion this is the MOST underrated automotive channel on KZbin. So knowledgeable.

[@HeidiandFranny]

Thanks!

[@Rod-bp8ow]

The carburator sounds the way it should be, no dark and filthy smelling combustion. The design is classically brute and fashionable for many generations. It has that curve and light feeling when one stares at it. Its good to have plenty of owners that does not get tired nor worn out on a breezy humid day and has a lot of instincts of the details and parts. Keep going in maintaining the details of a superb brand as bright and clever as many owners. Preserved Thy words are life. KJV 1611. Planted by the waters by the word.

[@marktorcaso7631]

It just gets better.

[@davemeyer6778]

Sounds really good when you give it the beans, love how you cut the corner a couple minutes in, too.

[@ArrowTrajectory]

Astonishing! You went right after those oil leaks and showed impressive troubleshooting & mechanical knowledge. No "We'll take it to a shop...". Much respect.

[@aeiouxs]

Amazing work, really enjoyed this series and seeing how thorough you are! Thanks for sharing!

[@sw651]

Beautiful to see it's on the road again. You're friend will be pleased to be able to get some enjoyment out of it before winter.

[@sjschelling]

I enjoyed this series and learned quite a lot.

[@paulmcdonald9592]

Very enjoyable. It's nice to see that someone genuinely cares about these cars and has a wonderful personality. Will keep watching.

[@xxxxjet1982xxxx]

Awesome series Heidi and Franny, I wish I had a quarter of your mechanical genius.

[@jjsole5927]

From now on this will be my favorite channel.

[@HeidiandFranny]

That is so sweet! Thanks!

[@chrisbrown4477]

Loved the series, really fun stuff! Looking forward to review of the 550 as I almost purchased one a few years back. Keep up the great work!

[@totalt6600]

As close as I will get to driving one, and could not have been a closer experience. Another great video. And I didn't have to fight with the Dellartos. Thank you Franny and Heidi.

[@997GURU]

Now thats proper reving Franny, Excellent !! :)

[@tonys9413]

Great series Franny! The engine sounds like great tune. More of these gumshoe detective mechanics series, SUCCESS!

[@simongchadwick]

Thank you both so much for taking us along for the rides, both mechanical and the great outdoor one! I have learned so much from this series, about this model and also about technical diagnoses and fixes in general.

[@HeidiandFranny]

Yea! Thanks Simon!

[@oscillon]

Great Job Franny!

[@yueibm]

Also good catch on the pushrod contacting its tube! The 912 I bought sight unseen ran out of oil because a pushrod was bent and wore through the tube on my first long drive - ended up pulling over into a grass-covered ditch. Now the car is making good memories. Thanks for another great video, hope things are going well!

[@DavidSmith-jj5pr]

what a neat car, and nice work getting it running

[@autofanaticcars]

Great job as always 👍

[@roselh1]

Very nice! Enjoyed the entire series and especially the shakedown. Looking forward to the comparison video next. Lin

[@thomass3769]

Bringing in the New Year watching Heidi and Franny!

[@tomjohnson5597]

Great series! I remember working on cars when all you needed was a Chilton's manual, two screw drivers, and three wrenches max. And the test drive wasn't overkill. To me that is the difference between knowing and thinking you fixed the problem, worked on a few car that were " fixed." Thanks.

[@ThePhilandPam]

Brilliant, I’ve really enjoyed this series, probably my favourite or at least a very close second to the getting the 356 back home videos. I’m actually surprised how good it sounds, great job and love your trouble shooting. Oh and love the size of that emergency tool kit you carry around 😎👍

[@danknox9986]

Really enjoyed the series. Makes me appreciate how much quality the Porsche factory puts into its cars.

[@idrivearttabletennis]

Great episode. Really nice to listen to the 550 heading down the road - sweet sound!

[@HeidiandFranny]

It does sound pretty cool :)

[@rrtds9378]

I love the sound of this 550 replica with VW engine. Excellent job fixing the oil leak. It’s been a while since i tuned a carburetor, the last one was classic American 1970s muscle car. Now it’s coming back to me, thank you.

[@madaboutbrens]

Great stuff Franny, you have got that Spyder sounding amazing, and even with the lumpy cam, you have got it running like a top !

[@arricammarques1955]

Fab 550 Spyder replica! Blessed with rust free winter.

[@patrickarmitageWWW]

Car sounds great. I love the multiple camera angles you do and they are all high quality.

[@HeidiandFranny]

Thanks! Car looks a little funny when driving ;)

[@johnspecht72]

Heidi and Franny's Garage I could not agree with Patrick more. The content of your videos are terrific, but I really appreciate the quality of production. The extra effort really shows off the material!

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

Great work on this whole series. I have really enjoyed your journey and I have learned a lot. Franny to the rescue, I love it!

[@HeidiandFranny]

Jeff, I selfishly think I encouraged her to do KZbin, so I could learn and in my case, would have a reference tool to look back at over and over again (at least with the oil changes). But really, I think Franny does such a good job of explaining things and telling her your are learning, that is a huge compliment to her with your knowledge too. Thanks! Heidi

[@bobbysmith4540]

Great series!

[@mrob4357]

I like this type of program. Good work on the car!

[@ckbrin66]

Autoweek reviewed a Beck Spyder in the early 90's, and was interested in one immediately. Thanks for the in-depth videos.

[@allensmith8953]

Good stuff Franny 👍

[@kasenrike]

Great Series!! I'm assembling my 550 Replica, here in Rio de Janeiro and I hope it looks good as your Spyder!

[@davidviner4932]

This weekend I was at Blenheim Palace where there was over 1500 classics and supercars, in fact due to the Bentley centenary there was over 1000 Bentleys from the very first onwards. But a little blue car really caught my eye, it was a Spyders INC 718 RSK Spyder, I had a chat with the owner of the company and the little sky blue car really captivated me. It only had a Beetle engine but apparently not any smaller than period

[@MaikEletrica]

Very nice! The motor sounds good!

[@RichieRich845]

Good job Franny, this has been an excellent series! You should do more and charge for it, no mechanic is going to give you this amount of detailed work. Thumbs again.

[@28celsius42]

Im a new follower Franny...you have help convinced me i need to get back in the aircooled VW game after 30 years...

[@Por92881]

Great job Franny! Excellent series and kudos to you powering through all that :)

[@HeidiandFranny]

Thanks!

[@benfidar]

I love how you identify an issue and then badger it into submission.

[@b.chuchlucious5471]

Gotta love that easy access to the engine, port and starboard side.

[@HeidiandFranny]

Right?? That part is sooo nice :)

[@Stratblooz]

I loved this episode you are a well of knowledge Franny :)

[@HeidiandFranny]

Thanks!

[@thomass3769]

You guys made a great video, now i have to check the classifieds for Becks.

[@HeidiandFranny]

Lol.

[@chriskabigting]

That sounds really stable. I'm sure other issues can be improved or resolved eventually. I may very well plan that project replica car I've always wanted to do. A touch of vintage and modern combined.

[@yueibm]

Nice rev matching on the upshifts!!

[@RichardBartlett25824]

Wow, great troubleshooting. When I first got the car there was a fuel delivery problem. Previous owners had installed two pint size fuel filters in the engine bay. Effectively, they acted like a second gas tank. The fuel would dribble into the filters and they would take up any extra fuel needs to carbs. Replacing the plastic fuel line certainly makes the car safer. Now, onto the comparison episodes!

[@HeidiandFranny]

Thanks Dick. I'd be really interested to get your take on it. Maybe we can work it out to have you drive it. I'll ask Mike. It still has a little way to go, but it is drivable.

[@glider1232]

Really enjoyed this series Franny. Always love the in-car footage of you driving around the front range foothills on a beautiful day. Thanks!

[@HeidiandFranny]

Weren't the clouds killer? It was super windy that day and we get those lenticular clouds up and down the front range. Striking against the blue sky!

[@glider1232]

What time of year was that? I remember several years ago, when I visited the area and went up in a glider out of Boulder over those hills .. I think we flew down south of Golden, then up over the divide. Wasn't windy that day though. But I do know that they will soar in the mountain wave in the winter where those lenticulars are formed. Need to get back there someday.

[@cmbvrb]

I really enjoyed this video. I watched the comparison video already, and this video prompted me to subscribe. I like to see ladies doing these types of things. keep up the good work. i'm looking forward to your next video.

[@HeidiandFranny]

Thanks and welcome!

[@ignaciozermeno2278]

That looks like so much fun!

[@HeidiandFranny]

It really is a fun car! Takes a little getting used to, but it will really put a smile on your face!

[@ignaciozermeno2278]

@@HeidiandFranny I'm a VW / Porsche fan , I've only had vw's . Currently I own a 1972vw convertible karmanghia......I love it. I'm not a mechanic or have ever worked on them, I'd like to learn. I've seen you work on lemon drop? Do you recommend a certain book for beginners.

[@edpotter4464]

Keep up the good work. Years ago I have owned 3 356s and the love never dies. Today I have to ruff it a 2018 911. Souped up a little and it “Dino’s” at 500hp. PM me you get a chance.

[@thejasonofalltrades]

Great video, you two! That drive brings back memories!

[@HeidiandFranny]

Awww. We miss you!

[@thejasonofalltrades]

We miss you too!

[@chrisfreemesser5707]

Cool car, cool series, great mechanic...what's not to love? :)

[@HeidiandFranny]

Thanks Chris!

[@jeffreysalzman1497]

That car sounds great! Awesome series, now I want one of these. I almost wish my car was broken so I could say "do my car next!"

[@HeidiandFranny]

Thanks Jeffrey! We have some really neat cars coming up :)

[@surplussean3364]

Looks like fun. I personally like the banjo steering wheel better

[@bodizenman]

Always enjoy your videos etc. At least twice it looked like white smoke (gas) when pulling out, would have been better to see more from Heidi's angle. And I'm sure you had your waist belt on...saw 'the man' watching you drive by:-) Fun little car

[@zacknrudi]

What a beautiful day for a test drive, I lived in Parker Co from 2015 to 2016 and I miss the breath taking vista of those rolling plains at that elevation, just incredible! I was concerned about that engine ticking a couple episodes ago and thought that something wasn't right considering that you had done a valve train rehab and adjustment. I thought it was maybe a sticky valve stem guide or worn rocker arm pivot, I never thought that a push rod could do that, it seems that there is a little more to the "story" of the ticky/leaky push rod tube to be told! I have thoroughly enjoyed this series and spending time getting to know you Franny, I hope more are coming.

[@HeidiandFranny]

Yup, we have something really special planned. Stay tuned!

[@brasconator]

Great videos. I think you've hit that sweet spot of being relatable, informative, and entertaining. . . . . now don't go selling out like all the other youtubers please. ;) (just subscribed)

[@HeidiandFranny]

Thanks and welcome!

[@maxmartz4665]

Your focus on safe shakedown run is excellent! Fire extinguisher is what most would leave behind, but disaster if needed and not at hand. Open top motoring is the way to go. Great series

[@HeidiandFranny]

Max. Forest fire danger was very high that day. I am always a bit overly cautious. Heidi

[@aidanleroux]

Had to click when I saw 997 comments! Have a 997! Subscribed…. Great original content!

[@HeidiandFranny]

Lol! Welcome!

[@aidanleroux]

@@HeidiandFranny …actually, have been watching your videos for a while so subscription long overdue! Love your energy, love your garage, love your knowledge!,…… and pearls with a sun visor 👍!!! You are an original!

[@hotwhells20]

Wow.. Heidi in the Mini S behind, keeps up very easly... hahaha... nice

[@HeidiandFranny]

The Mini has, what, another 60HP or so I would guess. It is quite a bit heavier though. I wasn't trying to dust her and she was trying to stay close for the camera the mini had on its nose ;)

[@stefanjust1912]

Thoroughly enjoyed the whole series and in particular the final check run. Looking forward to seeing the Ms Eva comparison. 🤓

[@HeidiandFranny]

Coming up! Actually, I still have a few I'm working on and then something very special will be in the garage in a couple weeks!

[@edwinthompson159]

Well done! Great photography and sound -- like the fence posts zipping by in rear view and instrument glass @ 9:50... Can't wait to see comparison.

[@HeidiandFranny]

Edwin Thompson wow. Fence was cool and not intentional (well, we would have to ask Franny). Thanks for pointing out. Heidi

[@HeidiandFranny]

If you like that, you should watch the first part of our MINI cooper review (it is like our forth video). The car has a reflection on it of the mountains. You can’t miss it. Heidi

[@edwinthompson159]

Will do! Me and another man were talking about your videos this morning at the cars and coffee.

[@stone8597]

Nice work! Looking forward to the compare. I've always been interested in VW/Porsche replicas but have never pulled the trigger. Back in the day there were a couple 356's (non Speedsters) made in Brazil that appeared to be of very high quality.

[@HeidiandFranny]

This Beck is nice as well. This particular one is just showing its age a bit (27 years!)

[@yueibm]

I had a bent pushrod rub through its pushrod tube on my 1969 912, and lost all oil on a drive! Great shakedown inspection!

[@HeidiandFranny]

Oh my!

[@Desertfox92308]

Nice job Franny! The road test was interesting as well, that shifter was way off, your customer is going to have a better than new car when he picks it up! :)

[@HeidiandFranny]

Thanks Norm! Yeah, it was way off. Mike couldn't believe it.

[@conceptalfa]

👍 👍 👍!!!

[@akokarski]

I would have replaced those pushrod tubes with solid stock ones, and leave spring loaded for emergencies.

[@bbmanification]

I noticed when you were reassembling the rocker arms, one was not centering on the push rod. Was that the problem? I once tried to sit in one but my 6-1 frame was a no-go. Fantasy dashed. Thanks for the series. I really enjoyed it. Michael

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

Those push rods tubes are only good for emergency purpose. The OEM style push rods tubes are the best ones to use.

[@johnbeech2192]

Dear Frannie and Heidi, Consider measuring the OD of stock VW pushrod,compare with present chrome moly OD.....if stock VW pushrod has smaller OD-swap out....I can't remember-(i ran stock and chrome moly pushrods in different engine configurations-but 40 + years ago!!.....Stock VW pushrods held up very well up to approx 5000 + rpm (even with mild hi-lift cam-)-for normal street spurts and SCCA road racing events......i hope those expandable pushrod tubes work out!!!...one of your commenters on this VLOG #9 is/was right!!-it is best to stay with the stock VW pushrod tubes.....thank you both for all of your efforts and VLOG's!!!!! John

[@HeidiandFranny]

Thanks John. My guess is that the steel rods are actually smaller in diameter, but I don't have access to the new rods. I did talk to the owner about swapping them out, but he chose to stay with what he has. I think those pushrod tubes seem to work just fine, but I bet the originals would allow for more clearance. Thanks for the thoughts! F

[@mrmped1]

If you look at the pictures of that you showed of the push rod hitting the tube. The alignment is off compared to the other push rods. I haven't worked on VW since the late 70s and early 80s but if I remember, the rockers were slightly different on some of the other engines. They look identical except the measurements are slightly different, you might want to measure the rockers to make sure that they are all identical. That push rod should go down the center of the tube when the valve is partially open and its already against the side of the tube before it even moves.

[@vladimiralvarez1162]

Greetings from California...sounds like my old 914 I used to have ....now I own a 2001 Porsche boxter s and was wondering if you’re ever gonna do vid about the car that’s saved porsche from bankruptcy? Thanks and much

[@sportscarnut]

The car runs great! Time to send the bill to the owner and I hope your compensation is generous.

[@HeidiandFranny]

Really, this is all for the channel and you guys. I don't charge for my work. It is an interesting business model. Lose a little on every deal, but make it up in volume ;)

[@sportscarnut]

I do not see why you do not charge. You should charge expert labor rates and perhaps provide a discount given that it is blogged.

[@rickhuntindustriesmcdragra4860]

You won't have a dead spot with the 009 paired up with the dellortos, due to the 5 hole progression ports, that's why the Dell's are so smooth. That eng sounds pretty good.

[@Thrakall]

Fantastic video. So glad to finally see the vehicle running as it should. I have to say this makes me want one of these so bad. I do have one question though. What happened with the brake light at 9:35 . is it a line pressure switch or a pedal switch for the brake lights?

[@HeidiandFranny]

Hi Tim, I think that is the "blinker". It works and it doesn't but it doesn't cancel. That needs to be sorted. I was a little worried when I went past the po-po. They are pretty cool out here in our area. Good guys.

[@anthonylee9989]

Need to change the pushrod, it might have deformed. look at the rocker arm too to see if the up and down motion is perpendicular to the shaft.

[@lpabildgaard]

Nice test drive, have really enjoyed the series, check your tail/brake light or the sheriff will get you ;-)

[@HeidiandFranny]

I know, right? The turn signals don't cancel and they stopped blinking halfway in... I think we will have the car back before too long...

[@bodizenman]

I saw that too, right rear...

[@rickhuntindustriesmcdragra4860]

The reason the chromoly pushrods we're hitting the push rod tubes is due to the fact that the Rockers are aftermarket 1.25 ratio as opposed to the stock 1.1 ratio.

[@davidviner4932]

Just be careful at intersections :)

[@cristiangroti8327]

this replica of Chamonix made in Brazil was the reproduction of the Porsche Spyder 550, a model of competition of great success, manufactured in small quantity by the German mark between 1954 and 1956. Designed by Chuck Beck, the replica had plastic body reinforced with fiber of glass, tubular chassis and mechanical Volkswagen (suspensions, steering, four-gear box and 1600 air-cooled engine with 54 hp). As in the original Porsche, the engine was mounted between axles, behind the seats and in an inverted position; the front brakes were disc. Like standard items, leather seats and removable top. The Spyder 550 with the VW boxer engine (always 0 km) remained in production for over 20 years, but with electronic injection and 65 hp. From the outset, Chamonix has been exporting its main focus - initially to the USA and Japan - which has forced it to focus on the quality of the project and, in particular, on the details and finishes of its vehicles. The excellent quality of the body was favored by the company's (hand laid up) glass laminating process, which ensures greater regularity in the molding, without surface undulations and variations of thickness, providing lower weight and better dimensional control of the parts. The international recognition of the brand would arrive in the 90's, when the Spyder 550 was named by the German magazine auto motor und sport and the North American Road & Track as the best replica of the category in the world.

[@alanarcher5954]

I've liked this car for so many years, and every now and then I consider it, except, her head sticks above the windshield line by about 6 in, and I don't know how tall she is but I'm 6'2! Any guy, or anybody over 5'8 probably would just look stupid driving it! But it's a great car I'd love to borrow one for the day!

[@okgo8315]

Really nice vid...thanks. Rather strange the position of that pushrod, something very wrong there. Surely the rocker is wrong? But i'm sure you got it sorted.👍🇬🇧

[@HeidiandFranny]

Yes, I totally agree! I got it as good as I could, but still... It just doesn't seem correct.

[@okgo8315]

@@HeidiandFranny ....the rocker arm is too short on the pushrod side (no idea how that could be) causing the rod to touch the tube. A very odd problem, unless the rocker arm got swapped by mistake sometime in the past. It also looks like the rod is not seated central into the rocker but the adjacent one looks the same. Would love to find out. Keep up the great work. Love from Rome.

[@mariodesmo]

Well, this turned out to be a nice series of videos! All very interesting to fellow car nuts! I would suggest to the owner that having a good-working set of carburetors will require swapping those Dellorto carbs for Webers. I doubt the Dellortos will ever run right... Nice job on the video series!

[@HeidiandFranny]

I second that... F

[@rickhuntindustriesmcdragra4860]

If you ever have an issue with the Dellortos, I can make them run better and smoother than webers, don't get me wrong but webers are good carb too.

[@24u684]

Excuse my dumb thought, given the angle of the valve push rod...is the push rod a bit too short?

[@freerkderuiter8822]

Great video in a great series. Very informative. The car sounds great too. I guessed at a gear linkage issue when you mentioned it shifted badly. Glad you got that fixed. Still wondering about the oil leak at the pushrod tube. Is the pushrod ever so slightly bend? And are the pushrods and tubes correct for this engine?

[@HeidiandFranny]

The rod seems straight... All of them are close to the inside of the tube and several of the tubes have rub marks on them. I can't think that is "right". It is more about the high-lift cam I think and the stock rockers. Seems like it could be better...

[@freerkderuiter8822]

Oh, I forgot about the high lift cam and stock rockers. Sounds like that could be it.

[@roryoconnor6724]

For all the safety PPE in this video that seatbelt is an absolute death trap 😂

[@HeidiandFranny]

Rory, this entire car is a death trap - although I have ridden in it. Franny made it better, but it is by no means safe. Heidi

[@sketchers356]

Frannie, I love Doug Demuro and TheSmokingTire, but even though they have more than one hundred times the subscribers and have been presenting for a long time, a lot of the time their videography frankly is awful considering their wide audience and associated budgets. This video was the most beautifully shot car video from channel without a professional crew like motortrend that I can remember. I loved the camera angles! The sound quality on a car like this 550 with a loud exhaust and almost no windshield was excellent. I have been enjoying seeing this channel steadily improve. Best of luck! ~'75 911S Targa

[@HeidiandFranny]

Thanks so much! That really means a lot to us!

[@panther105]

Spider from Hell shakedown cruise... ? I might have also packed a bible, a few crosses, and some holy water.

[@HeidiandFranny]

Like that sense of humor. We might need to hire you for our channel. :)

[@panther105]

@@HeidiandFranny You did an awesome job with this beast. So many quirky issues, problems hiding other problems, but you tamed it. So many lessons to learn from your methodical, rational and cautious approach. Inspiring.!!

[@bored9722]

Was this a turn key or kit Beck Spyder?

[@christurbo951]

Awesome!!! I’ve had the crazy idea of selling my 996 turbo and buying a replica spyder.

[@HeidiandFranny]

That is a crazy idea. Do not sell the 996 Turbo. Sorry, that sounds really harsh, but these cars fit a different niche. Maybe buy the Beck in addition? Heidi

[@HeidiandFranny]

:)

[@christurbo951]

Heidi and Franny's Garage What do you think of selling a turbo for a 550?

[@HeidiandFranny]

Hi Chris, They are very different cars, but if you only really use your turbo occasionally for fun drives, then that might be a crossover. The Spyder is low and hard to see and has almost no safety equipment. Your Turbo is a modern car and can easily be used as a daily driver. Heidi really loves her Turbo as you can see :) It depends a lot on how you would use the cars I suppose... Franny

[@andreasvenator]

Dear Franny, riding the 914 in regular traffic was easy. I started having trouble when I wanted to race the car on the track. About evry fifth shift was a gnashing nightmare and I gave up racing the 914 despite the great weight distribution. Due to the mid-engine the shift linkage was incredibly long and hard to get right. Seems the 550 Spyder has the same issues. Nice when you get the linkage tightened up but always a nightmare when you´re on the track in traffic. At least this replica has a pushrod engine. Andreas

[@HeidiandFranny]

It does shift a lot better now, but it is still clunky. But, the 915 transaxle in the 3.2 Carrera can be fussy at times (especially 2nd gear).

[@Jollyaccordionist]

Hi Heidi! you have a nice silver moon shiny spyder porsche! I've been looking for a similar car, but with bad luck I haven't found a two-seater Porsche yet. was your car an expensive purchase? I own a C3 Corvette L82 and I'm willing to trade mine for a spyder car! I wish you a good summer. thanks for the good test drive video! Warm greetings🙏🪗

[@rogershapiro1937]

Didn’t address the big coming off idle, ie the dreaded transition bog. Most probably due to too small air correction. How out checking plugs after run? Roger

[@rogershapiro1937]

Sorry, my computer should have said “address the bog coming off idle”

[@paul-green-photography]

Engine sounded smoother actually after your roadside tune up. Nice job. That push rod worries me though. Why is it so far out of alignment?

[@HeidiandFranny]

Me too... Great question. It is like the whole rocker arm needs to go down and to the right... I think it is a mixture of stock parts and that high lift cam.

[@monica93304]

The problem with the valve cover leak is the bail. That is not an original German bail. The aftermarket bails don't keep the proper tension. Seems like the gearing is too low. Seems like that gear box should have been built with a 3.88 R and P. Keep up the reviews. #GirlVWmechanic

[@HeidiandFranny]

Hi Monica, You are right; the Gearing was changed by the PO. I didn't catch the why, but maybe taller gears for a stronger engine? Not sure. I was more worried about getting it to actually select a gear ;) The bail was pretty tight. It was my bad for not prepping the seals properly. I sorted that and they are now dry. Have you worked on these CB Performance engines? I'm interested in your take on them - although this one is pretty old I think. F

[@monica93304]

@@HeidiandFranny CB Performance is THE industry leader. If the engine was built by Pat Downs ( Lead tech/builder) I'd be fine with the engine. But a 1915 cc engine wouldn't be something he would build personally. He usually builds 2 liter and up. He can build a bullet proof 2276. I've built engines with mostly CB products. Certain items still need to final prep.

[@HeidiandFranny]

Are the pushrods suppose to contact the tubes? What do you think of those steel pushrods... This engine actually had one different than the other four on the right side. Oh, I have to ask you about those nyloc nuts... They were on the heads and the case. I had not seen that before... How do you torque properly with them? I know a thousand questions ;) Thanks, F

[@monica93304]

@@HeidiandFranny Steel push rods are used on engines that are built with Chromoly steel head studs. The expansion rates are the same, so you adjust them at zero lash. I like building engines with SS windage style push rods tubes. The are wider, and you usually have better clearance.

[@monica93304]

@@HeidiandFranny Nylocks are fine. Torque specs are the same

[@Matthewwardlow]

What was the verdict with the cracked head? I hope it was replaced or more then likely you will be having to tear it down again. Sounds great!

[@HeidiandFranny]

The machine shop gave it an ok because it wasn't up to the spark plug hole. The said it is common on heads that have been bored out for those larger valves. The valves were replaced and the springs and keepers. This isn't a car that will ever see high mileage.