HOT VW 1915cc Engine Build For Jawbreaker. Finishing Up The Build AND It Runs! Part 3

[@busman5429]

Nice work Gary it is a runner for sure, you should have fun with it in Jawbreaker.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Busman 54 thanks buddy. Hopefully I’ll get the little things dialed in and finished up soon so I can really drive her. Hope you’re doing well and staying warm.

[@HapticGarage]

Gotta admit I had flashback butterflies before startup, but never doubted it would run so smooooooottttthhhhhhh. Thanks for taking us along on this project!

[@VWJawbreaker]

Haptic Garage thanks for always being here and so supportive! Hope to button up the little things and get some real miles on her soon.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Haptic Garage first fire up always had me so stressed and nervous.... so much happening at once!

[@HapticGarage]

@@VWJawbreaker Yeah, man- beyond the mechanical stuff happening, it's a wild mix of excitement, curiosity, fear, and happiness!

[@58Repairables]

Somewhat of a retread on the VW scene. My grandfather had a '59 and a '65. My first was a a '68 in '73. My second was a '66 westy split, my 3rd was a '66 1300. Then life happened. My 4th one is now a '71 super and I'm also building a 1915cc for it with the help of Prescott Phillips here in Wisconsin. All I need is time to get it finished and started. Great startup video! Thanks!

[@VWJawbreaker]

Life does indeed happen and family usually takes priority to hobbies. Glad you got another one, enjoy it and enjoy the build.

[@JWClassicVW]

YES!! She sounds great!!

[@VWJawbreaker]

JW Classic VW thanks man, labor of love for sure! 😂

[@JWClassicVW]

@@VWJawbreaker yes sir!!! I know what you mean 👍😎👍

[@VWJawbreaker]

+JW Classic VW right now it’s a love hate relationship.... wanna chuck a hammer at the car.

[@sinansn6499]

Very nice video friends I like video 👍👍💕💕🙏 thank you 🙏

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Hahaha, I’ve done that too, talking away, to realize I never hit record! 🙄😂 Yes!!!! Gary, That initial start up made me nervous as if it was me doing it! 😂 Love your set up for engine start up and monitoring! Sounds great!!! Very well done!!!! Wooooohooo!!!

[@VWJawbreaker]

Slades VW Beetle man I tell you what.... I had some great conversations with the camera, too bad it wasn’t recording 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️ One step closer to getting her on the road!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

VWJawbreaker Oh been there done that! 😂 I can’t wait, your almost there!!!!! 🚙

[@mileageunknown8910]

It’s funny I think people don’t realize what it takes 2 make a video and the frustration when you miss something! I mean it’s not tv there’s no take 2 for us lol 😂

[@VWJawbreaker]

Mileage Unknown amen to that brother!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Mileage Unknown Oh it’s true. It takes a lot more than people realize. I enjoy watching Gary, and also your channel. You guys do a great job. I was doing my master cylinder today and filmed it. Talk about some crazy camera angles up in the innerwell. 🙄

[@VWRICH23]

Oh sweet baby jesus it sounds goooood 🔥🔥🔥 congrats!

[@VWJawbreaker]

VW RICH FLAT4 thanks man, now if I could get past all of the stupid little things and start driving it 🤦‍♂️

[@VWRICH23]

Lol yeah its always the little detail stuff. But the MAIN job is done 😁

[@marcijunebug]

VW RICH FLAT4 😂

[@DesertRatFabrication]

Hi Gary, just dawned on me I was watching an old video, I thought you had to take the motor back out of Jawbreaker, thank heavens that wasn’t the case, oh well it was fun to rewatch,lol, guess I can’t resist a stroked motor video, talk to you soon Gary

[@VWJawbreaker]

That’s what started the 2054 Buiid that’s in her now. Stay warm up there and have a great week my friend.

[@DesertRatFabrication]

@@VWJawbreaker 👍👍

[@hectorotani27]

yes!!!! ,also i love the grey.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Hector Otani thank you, I like having the engine look different than everyone else’s.

[@hectorotani27]

@@VWJawbreaker thtas more less what ill be doing in a few months ,also body will need sanding and let nature do its nature patina..

[@VWJawbreaker]

Hector Otani sounds cool!

[@magaisacult2023]

Done? Wow, that was quick.

[@VWJawbreaker]

William Cronin still buttoning up little things. Hope to get it on the road soon.

[@2GuysandaBug]

WOW, that sounds fantastic....Nice work.

[@VWJawbreaker]

2 Guys and a Bug thanks you, can’t wait to get her out and about!

[@GrahamGrumpy]

Lovely build, looks and sound great. Thanks for sharing

[@VWJawbreaker]

Graham Prentice thank you for watching and commenting.

[@MattLundquistVW]

Sounds good 👍

[@bigwadventures7061]

Great Video, That new engine sounds smooth and great. Got the cam break in done now 👍. Thanks for the update, can’t wait till you Bolt Down the Road. BigW:-)

[@VWJawbreaker]

Big W Adventures thank you my friend. One step closer to getting g her down the road.... now if other things would actually go smooth I could drive my car. Have a great rest of the week and stay safe out there!

[@marcijunebug]

Wow! Sounds fantastic

[@VWJawbreaker]

marcijunebug thank you, hopefully soon I’ll be able to do more than just go around the block!

[@eric_casper5150]

Jaw breaker is gonna fly!!!!

[@VWJawbreaker]

Eric Casper if she’ll ever let me finish it.... one thing after another it seems 🤷‍♂️

[@Volkswagenplanet]

A one armed machine. Need your little helper. LEVI !!!!!!!!!!! Such a great feeling to hear them fire up. Those the same carbs as before?

[@VWJawbreaker]

Volkswagenplanet haha, Levi gets bored once in a while and likes to go do his thing.... can’t blame him since he’s 11 lol These are bigger carbs than the 1641, had to upgrade a lot due to this engine.

[@Volkswagenplanet]

@@VWJawbreaker you still have the carbs?

[@VWJawbreaker]

Volkswagenplanet for the time being. I traded for the larger carbs.

[@Volkswagenplanet]

@@VWJawbreaker no biggie. Thought I would ask. Take care. Have a good day

[@jimlester5003]

That sounds like sweet music! She's gonna be a beast. Quite the early Christmas present. Great job! I have a magnaspark on order for my 1641 sp.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Jim Lester thanks Jim, can’t wait to get her on the road properly. I’ve really been impressed with the Magnaspark, you should be fine running it how it comes in the box. I didn’t have to change any springs or advance curve stops for my 1641.

[@VeeDubP8]

Yeah buddy!! Get 'er tuned while ya can still reach everything!! Then it's a simple plug, tighten & PLAY!!

[@VWJawbreaker]

VeeDub P8 I cut access holes in my fenders so I can access the carbs easier 😂

[@MrCharlesCurrent]

Nice work! 👍

[@VWJawbreaker]

Charles Builds Crap thank you, I appreciate it!

[@adammiller6606]

It’s a beast. What have you done. 🐝

[@VWJawbreaker]

I made it faster!

[@vintagespeedvw7864]

Awesome.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Vintage Speed VW engine is back out, tweaking a few things and upgrades to a welded cooling fan.... 🤦‍♂️

[@vintagespeedvw7864]

@@VWJawbreaker nothing wrong with upgrades! I got my parts for my 1915 build. Ill be starting that over the holiday.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Vintage Speed VW excellent man, make sure to record it!!

[@charlesmartin7347]

Great sounding engine

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thank you. Have a safe week.

[@VWLifeVW]

what kind of temps are you expecting and from which locations being read.

[@VWJawbreaker]

VW Life I like to measure exhaust temps on all cylinders to ensure they are close, that helps dictate if I have a miss or possible intake leak, etc. from there I also like to check the engine case temp, running 20 minutes at 2500rpm I like to see it staying under 215 degrees. Also like to measure head temp to get an idea how it’s running and tuned also.

[@jonathanhicks3342]

Hell yeah sounds sweet

[@VWJawbreaker]

Jonathan Hicks thank you!

[@kevinhamling1963]

G'day Kevin from Australia. Engine is sounding sweet glad the break in went ok. I would like to know once this is installed the final operating temperatures. Have a good one peace ✌

[@VWJawbreaker]

Kevin Hamling will do man, I’ll shoot some engine temps once things get buttoned up and the carbs netted correctly.

[@STREETSTANG07]

I just did a valve adjustment on my 1915 that’s in a 1967 bus. Is .004 ok for this build just wondering what you set your valves to. I am blessed having a lift in my garage so any changes are easy. Thanks again.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Book says .006” for stock push rods. .004”-.006” is fine, no less no more.

[@STREETSTANG07]

@@VWJawbreaker Thank you it felt good on test drive. Just needed another opinion.

[@redshirt-scotty]

sweet. makes me want to get to work on my 74. just don't have the time or space or ........

[@VWJawbreaker]

Scotty C know that feeling, I always struggle with time and money.

[@nitrosavy]

What cam are you running in it ? Thanks for the upload 👍🏻

[@VWJawbreaker]

The FK8 cam and 1.4:1 rockers.

[@EmanDeluxeVLOGS]

God damn dude!

[@VWJawbreaker]

E-man Deluxe wait, huh? Making fun of my mistakes? 😂

[@EmanDeluxeVLOGS]

@@VWJawbreaker no way! All praise 🙏

[@VWJawbreaker]

E-man Deluxe messing with you man! 🤪 It’s coming along for sure!

[@tospicy4ya]

I have a similar heat led Gun I didn’t know I could use it in my engine , did u point at exhaust ? Where did u learn about engine building ? . Sounds mint 👌🏼

[@VWJawbreaker]

I check exhaust temps to ensure all cylinders are firing and running about the same temp since it’s dual carbs. Mostly to check the engine temp and make sure it’s not running too hot or anything unusual. Thanks man, this one was pretty sweet. I great you wrenching on just about anything with my dad and grandfather.

[@deelyriuzholmes797]

Hello VW Bug world, I’m pulling out a ford pinto engine 2.3, out of my Rail buggy and getting a 1915 Cc VW stock engine, it’s about time, it’s a dual carb and being installed by a 50 year plus experienced VW mechanic! My question is, He’s installing stock carbs and a stock muffler! What modifications are best to have my mechanic Install. as he spends the next 2 weeks installing my new Engine into my rail buggy? Thanks so much ! Please be as specific possible !

[@VWJawbreaker]

DeeLyriuz Holmes sounds like he’s just working at his pace or when he has time for your project. I doubt he’s installing a stock carb setup if he’s installing dual carbs since dual carbs have always been an aftermarket thing. Size of the carbs and exhaust depends on the details of the engine, not just the size of the engine. What made you decide to pull the ford engine from your rail?

[@deelyriuzholmes797]

VWJawbreaker it’s a dual port, my terminology is crossed! I basically bought it as a total project it had four wheels , frame ,bad brakes, no wires , broken axle , no front brakes no fuel pump no spark and a 2.3 Pinto engine. After getting it registered legalized and insured and enjoying driving it around I’ve definitely got a blown head gasket and I’ve excepted that it needs to be rebuilt, so instead of investing the money to rebuild a Pinto engine I’m going with a Volkswagen Engine! He’s working me in working while on other projects all at the same time , it helps out with making two payments versus all at once ! he knows Volkswagens better than anybody in this area. Just thinking how I can get more horsepower out of it moving forward in the future I’ve been joyed your videos you’ve got a great helper as your son you’re very detailed and thorough which is inspiring me to go ahead and do a Volkswagen engine feeling that I can work on it myself thanks so much for your feedback.

[@vikrambawa4333]

Hi at 4.54 onwards I hear a click click sound. I recently had an 1835 engine made, n I get the same sound + my carbs backfire.. i mean flames pop out all the time. What could be the reason.

[@VWJawbreaker]

If you’re having issues with flames out of your carbs, check your valves and timing. Something is way off.

[@vikrambawa4333]

@@VWJawbreaker thanks.. will check

[@dre182923]

U running without the thermostat flaps?

[@VWJawbreaker]

Dre Dayy yep, never have ran them down here. Most everyone I know doesn’t run them or even know of where a some are available.

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

👍

[@VWJawbreaker]

Vintage 76 vipergreen # Romeo one step closer.

[@charlesmartin7347]

How did you make that oil pressure gauge that's on the engine on the oil pressure switch

[@VWJawbreaker]

It’s a 1/8” ntp tee for the oil pressure switch and gauge.

[@charlesmartin7347]

@@VWJawbreaker yes sir thank you very much as always blessings and more blessings to you and your family

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thank you for being here, have a great safe week.

[@Maketsu_81]

Sounds good. How much hp? 👍

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thanks. I’d say around the 110-120 mark.

[@Maketsu_81]

@@VWJawbreaker 👍☺️

[@mileageunknown8910]

Sounds burly! 😜

[@VWJawbreaker]

+Mileage Unknown it’s smoothing out now that I have some proper size jets 😁