Engine Rebuild Part 3: Cam Housings, Sprocket Alignment. 1969 Porsche 911T. The Canary Files.

Installing the cam housings, camshafts and measuring the sprocket alignment on my 1969 Porsche 911T engine rebuild.
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[@frufru0071]

So...the ‘lesson' I’m learning here is to check, check and then check again-(whilst cleaning, cleaning, & cleaning again)-lubricate and assemble. For those of us who have had a spinal cord injury, just ease on back and enjoy the video of something that you used to do...that this master craftsman is doing very well, indeed. Thanks very much for sharing this series (of great videos). 👍🏼👍🏼

[@kavs911]

Hope you feel better!

[@jozefvandenbroeck3340]

Félicitations ! Votre série est vraiment remarquable ! J'ai rarement vu un tel souci du détail ! Merci

[@danhalfhill9169]

As a mechanic, I really enjoy watching this, thanks👍.

[@arthurtam1389]

This series should be on Netflix! Can’t wait part 4!

[@kavs911]

Do they pay?!

[@jonathonzilka1952]

This video is consistent with your careful mechanics and best practices, it is a joy to watch, you should be used as an example by KZbin to every video maker around the world!

[@kavs911]

Wow thanks Jonathon!

[@specforged5651]

Very cool seeing an engine build that you don’t see everyday. Quite the piece of engineering. I build all sorts of engines on a regular basis (mostly turbo Honda v6s and Subaru’s and of course regular v8s), but this thing is a monster all it’s own. Very cool. Thanks for sharing!

[@kavs911]

Thanks!

[@obi-wankenobi7160]

Ready to see part 4!! And then this thing on the road!

[@obi-wankenobi7160]

Still checking for the next video! Any idea when it will be ready? I am excited!

[@tehhunter2003]

This was a great series... I have an 82 with a 3.2ss that will need a freshening soon and after watching this I feel a lot better about it

[@THECONDOR98]

I couldn’t wait to see more videos on the engine build. Please continue to upload I know their a lot of work but I love the videos!! Goodluck. Awesome work

[@kavs911]

Thanks Tony!

[@emysy123]

Good job mate. can't wait to see part 4

[@maggiewebb6405]

Beautiful work. Thank you for sharing!

[@nayanparmar5870]

Just found your channel, sub’d. I love your methodological approach, you’re clearly a perfectionist and it shows. Will be a great end result. Great set of video’s, can’t wait to see more.

[@ftlaud911]

Wow..love the videos!! Watched Part 1 - 3 and want more. Thank you for documenting the steps. Your engine will be better than factory. Can't wait to hear it start up. I plan to do this one day when I have the time on my 993. Until then I am driving the piss out of it.

[@vintageracingdevelopments7290]

Nice careful, sensible, methodical work; well done and well videoed

[@kavs911]

Thanks!

[@nidstang373]

How is it that I've gone 47 years without ever having seen how an air cooled flat six works? I'm so used to seeing V block and Inline block builds - this seems so alien to me.

[@roamin_ronin]

YOU'RE BACK!

[@MikesRestorations]

Happy New Year Kav Great video work and fantastic job you are doing! I really like the way you are showing the detailed process up close and your ingenuity also.. showing us some of the troubles you encounter and work through..Love it! Super Job and beautiful to look at =) Best of luck to you this year and keep up those great videos!

[@kavs911]

Thanks Mike! Loving your videos too buddy!

[@rogerkamp8817]

Looking forward to part 4. Hopefully you will be explaining how to set the clearance for a non-factory ground cam as well and if there's any secondary ways to confirm cam timing. I suspect I bent some valves on my motor and want to be triple sure i don't make the same mistake when i do my rebuild. My motor is also a 993 motor which is a little bit different as far as cam timing procedures go... Thank you in advance.

[@obi-wankenobi7160]

I have been looking for this video every day! I am so ready to see this Porsche in action!

[@kavs911]

Me too! :)

[@grahammethold]

I agree - what about a livestream KZbin event for the moment you first turn the key . . . .?! Keep up the good work - great video series.

[@kavs911]

No pressure! @@grahammethold

[@grahammethold]

kav911 Ah, yes, it wouldn’t be a proper “event” without the potential of failure! But that’s all part of the journey!

[@roamin_ronin]

Just wanted to make sure you were still active! Good luck!

[@hassanal673]

Cant wait for episode 4.

[@snhongo1]

Nice video

[@whatyoudo9773]

this is a beautifully-made vid, if it were not for the loud intermittent music and that piercing torque wrench I would put it on to fall asleep to every night.

[@kavs911]

Working on it!

[@whatyoudo9773]

@@kavs911 we're all perfecting our craft huh!

[@johnwhitley9209]

BTW, 𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙚𝙧! I have that VINIC at work, cost me $18. It gets checked for calibration every 6 months; never even have to re-zero. Be aware of counterfeit Mititoyo and brand copies of cheap calipers

[@alberthodge631]

sweet, thanks

[@nellyfarnsworth7381]

4:17 Always stand the camshaft carrier up ☝ vertical. Then install ths camshaft.

[@kavs911]

Good to know!

[@mikemurphy7519]

Why?

[@nellyfarnsworth7381]

@@mikemurphy7519 So much easier, to center the camshaft. Resulting in, NOT damaging camshaft or cam bearings. Plus, the block is vertical ( before it's bolted to engine stand). Been doing this procedure for 30 years.

[@tonys8023]

Hi, Does anyone recognize the make of the spanner KAV911 used in Part 1, The spanner with the square in the centre for use with torque wrench. Great Videos and very impressed with the attention to detail. Look forward to the next in the series

[@kavs911]

Hey Tony I replied to your other comment regarding the tool with a link, check it out! www.amazon.com/d/Torque-Wrenches/Motion-Pro-08-0134-Torque-Adapter/B000WJGXF0/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1545626646&sr=8-4&keywords=motion+pro+torque+wrench+adaptor

[@davidpengilly400]

Just took my 2.7 litre CIS engine apart yesterday. The case has no visible sealant in it other than a thin smear around the area where the pump is. It has never suffered from oil leaks from the case although it looks like there has been a small amount through the rear crankcase seal by the flywheel . Anyone got any views on that as I don’t read anywhere about putting them back together dry??

[@DimwitDuck]

Did you notice when you 'Cleaned' the internal of the Cam Sprocket, end of the Cam & the woodruff key, that the fit of the sprocket on the Cam was a bit 'Sloppy'? This means that your cam timing will 98% for sure be incorrect. These things are made for a 'Press Fit' for a reason. Also the thrust washers & shims should have lubricated when being assembled.

[@kavs911]

I'll look at that thanks,

[@Ruckusnuts]

How well do you trust your straight edge? Awesome work!

[@kavs911]

I've been asked that question a couple of time now and it's a really good point. I bought a new straight edge just for this task and I did check it against my old rule and level to make sure it wasn't way out of whack!

[@grahammethold]

When you’ve finished the engine, do you have any work that needs to be done to the rest of the car - or will you be good to go? Any rust?

[@kavs911]

No real rust, need to do the front suspension!

[@jansharawan1358]

Tappet gauge numbr 10. Meli

[@billding8627]

When will the next part be uploaded?

[@locknloadbitch]

noob here. 4:30 how is it that when you insert the camshaft, it doesnt interfere with the valves ? I mean, i know the camshaft is supposed to lift (and close) the valves, and yet you' re able to put it in and turning it as if nothing came in contact with it ! edit : rocker arms ! lol im dumb nvm

[@yjmsrv]

So who's book are you referring to for the spec's and such? Wayne Dempsey? How to Rebuild and Modify Porsche 911 Engines? I have that book- was wondering if it's enough for a fairly inexperienced backyard mechanic to use to rebuild the motor.

[@kavs911]

Yes Wayne Dempsey. How to Rebuild and Modify Porsche 911 Engines. Yes I've never rebuilt any motor before and I'm using the book.

[@lagresomadsl]

When rebuilding the engine, is the cylinders at tdc, and cams at tdc?

[@kavs911]

Sort of, cylinder No 1 is at TDC the cam has the dot facing up. I have a video all about the Cam timing process!

[@timmayer8723]

When you use one of your torque wrenches what do you allow for the 8" extension in this video, as far as the pound feet torque readings are concerned or is it negligible? I like your term, Fetteling which I assume is slang for some minuscule and possibiliy unnecessary micro adjustment done by you in your normal course of major surgery and reconstruction of a piece of mechanical art. I call it Futzing, amounts to the same thing.

[@kavs911]

tim mayer I think the 8” extension is negligible.

[@Czube66]

...and next? :)

[@mferrarorace]

In part2 you dry fitted the pistons without lube in cylinder walls or rings?

[@kavs911]

I did sorry that step was not on video

[@simonsmith6509]

Great job,I wonder what porsche would charge to do this,lol

[@kavs911]

A lot!

[@yjmsrv]

Also, FWIW, can you detail (or have you) the cost associated with rebuilding this yourself and if there are any performance/HP gains after spending whatever it has cost when you complete it? Again- I'm looking at options for mine (1990 C4) and after spending $2500 just to have oil leaks dealt with that could be dealt with without pulling the motor- the rest have to be addressed with a full rebuild. Not sure I want to spend north of $15k to get an engine that doesn't leak oil but doesn't run with any more power either.

[@kavs911]

Not sure I want to add up the receipts! Let's just say a lot. Parts and machining for these engines have become extremely expensive. It all depends on what you decide to upgrade vs recondition. I would say at least 10 grand. I'm not chasing HP numbers, I doubt I'll ever dyno the engine. There is very little you an do with a 69' 911 T motor as far as big HP gains, I just want to drive it and have fun. Good luck with your project!

[@yjmsrv]

@@kavs911 Thanks for the quick replies! $10k was the starting budget I received to rebuild my 3.6- it doubles that to make it a "built" 3.8- but that really only nets me maybe another 30-50 HP. Not sure it's worth it at all for that low of a performance increase.

[@bobmayer4730]

How did you set up the cam timing to the crankshaft?

[@kavs911]

Yes TDC on cylinder #1

[@greggsenne1268]

Sandpaper on your clean tray?

[@kavs911]

With fine grit and water on a rag I'm not worried Gregg.

[@mcqcjc8409]

7:51 this isnt tight enough - should be tighter than that

[@kavs911]

There was no play in it?

[@jansharawan1358]

Hi

[@rcpmac]

I wouldn't trust that cheap rule as a straight edge without flipping it over and remeasuring to test for error

[@kavs911]

Yes I flipped it and measured it!

[@erikev]

You should not do any sanding in your "Clean" area

[@kavs911]

Understood! Thanks!