VW 1776 Single Port Shop Talk

[@geoffreygreenman699]

I wish that I had all those options, but I'm not allowed to overstock.. I get yelled at becuz it isn't my garage.. Lol.. The little girl's momma.. Thank you for this video, EZ.. I always get so much "useless knowledge" from you on top of everything that you are always willing to give information wise.. I always feel like I'm hanging in the garage with you.. I drink my coffee in the mornings and binge watch before I work on our beetle.. 😂 Your time is very mich appreciated, my friend.. 👍

[@georgevillalba9822]

Brother what you call babbling I call knowledge and information. I always learn a thing or two looking at your videos. Thank you so much. So talk on rock on brother.

[@enriquer4865]

Hey Greg! I believe this Is the fifth Time I watch this video! Let me tellyou, your voice Is the voice of the knowledge and experience!!

[@TheEZGZ]

Wow, thank you!

[@nealefrazer4247]

Ezgz ,vw Darrin and Mustie1..you blokes are the only VW guys I listen too and pick up on with all your knowledge ...All very talented men and do know what they are on about..keep up the brilliant videos and all the tech tips you want to hand out ...Thanks guys .

[@TheEZGZ]

Thank You Sir! I am humbled by your praise. I still learn new stuff every day just like everyone else. I try to share both my success and failure to keep things real. Create a great day.

[@timreiner4425]

OK, we've gone from lousy music to singing on your vids... boy there's a real video upgrade. Hehehehe. Great information. No other engine has sooo many options and crossovers as the VW boxer. A really fun engine to experiment with, may they live for ever...

[@reddmann2216]

Stock 1500 single port...my starting point for my 1959 bug ,,North west off road toy, Gotta love Bugs

[@TheEZGZ]

I'm sure it will be reliable. Good Luck with your project

[@Mikefngarage]

that baja is so light it would love the 1776 torque. I even like the 1835 thin wall with all that air they still run cool on the baja.

[@TheEZGZ]

Nice! It all depends on how well you control your right foot. hehehe

[@gyrocaptain5816]

Thank you for your very informative reply. I'm new to VW engines and its nice to have someone that can pass on valuable information and advice.

[@misterbs-fixit1636]

I have a couple simple single port, single carb engines. Rock solid.

[@nealefrazer4247]

best engine I have built to date is a very unassing 1600 single port running a 30 pict carb ..an old Empi exhaust and a doghouse cooler and a magnaspark...reliable as the day has 24hrs in it , ripper of a little engine pokey and torquey and loves 70mph ..oil temps have never exceeded 70degrees celcius and never seen over 4000rpm..Will be a sad day when I put my bigger engine in with a type 3 box..

[@wesbuhr548]

Great video. This is going to be a fun build with tons of information. I learn a lot from your rambling.

[@jimlester5003]

I hear exactly what you are saying. I have a stock 1500 single port, single relief engine. It is currently in pieces. I have rebuilt the heads with new valves and solid shaft rockers. I will be running an empi 4100 cam with chromoly pushrods. I have bumped it up to 1641 with a slip in kit. I have both types of empi lifters. ( with and without the oil hole) Not sure which to go with. I am using an external oil cooler. This will be wrapped in the cooler weather. I wanted a stock flywheel but was set a lightened one. I'll give it a shot. I am also running my stock solex 30 pict 1. Such a simple workhorse of a carburetor. The cases look good but full of crud. Replaced both cam and crank bearings. I want this to run a long time before coming apart again. This is all going into my trike. Like in a sandrail, most of the engine is exposed to ambient cooling. This is my first build. I have learned so much from you and others. You've been a blessing. I can't wait to follow you along on this build. Thank you sir, Jim

[@TheEZGZ]

Your cam shaft choice is to aggressive for that carburetor. Your on your own with EMPI cam and lifters. I would love to hear how it turns out. I would stick with stock unless you have dual port heads and dual carbs. The lighter flywheel is great for a lightweight trike. Your empi kit is 276 duration and .420 lift with 1.11 stock rockers. It will be noisy with those chrome moly pushrods. It won't last long with stock valve springs. You will soon have it apart to make some changes.

[@bigwadventures7061]

That sounds perfect engine for around town and in the mountains then the 2. Liter engine for traveling on the freeway and around. I really enjoy the tutorial on the engines. I’ll watch again with a note pad. BigW:-)

[@TheEZGZ]

I guess we will find out.

[@bigwadventures7061]

I’m kind a liking the idea of a low compression 1776 for maybe everything. What do you think about that?

[@hillbillyvwnut1205]

Thank you for the new video I enjoy every new video you post EZGZ keep them coming

[@MatheusFelipe-xn5zo]

Now, THIS is the series of videos I have been looking for for a long time!! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, EZGZ!

[@MatheusFelipe-xn5zo]

Also, EZGZ, I'm from Brazil and do not know the bluebooks you talk about. Not sure if you have already explained that in another video, but could you tell me what are they? Again, thank you so much, sir, for all the info you share with us!

[@CulturalToast]

Love you! You have earned a new subscriber. Your enthusiasm and passion combined with the realtionship with fans, it's just awesome! Keep up the good work.

[@TheEZGZ]

Thank you for your support and subscribing to the mayhem. It's people like you who keep me making video's. Have a great Day! You just made me smile :-)

[@jakehooper680]

Thanks for another informative video Gz ! Always stop what I'm doing when I get the notification that you have a new video. I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us. You have no idea how much you have helped me over the years. Looking forward to the next video friend !

[@FERNANDOFRANCHI]

Hi EZGZ. I like your videos. Thank you for sharing. I have a question: How do you clean your cases that look so bright? Thank you.

[@TheEZGZ]

Mostly it just take a lot of time with solvents and brushes. I hate cleaning parts

[@vulturedroid9804]

Worth it to bleed out of my ears to hear vw tips and tales from the ezgz haha

[@TheEZGZ]

I am humbled by your praise. I hope I don't screw this up. :-)

[@alecberendt5238]

Hi EZGZ I had great results with a single 32 NDIX carb on my 1776 Single Port. I've recently added dual Port heads and 40 idfs, but really miss the simplicity and reliability. I wish I could revert back for my daily driver. I'm really interested in your build! Keep up the good work!

[@TheEZGZ]

Thanks for your encouragement an feed back. I guess I have had enough struggles, it's time to get back to basics. It doesn't take long to change out an engine and play with some extra power when the time comes. Horse Power is one of those things that really feels wonderful when you first experience it but it fades away like anything else.

[@suzukiman650]

I very much enjoy your rambling videos. Keep them up; lots of useful info.

[@EastCoastBaja]

I learn so much watching these videos, here's hoping i can finally finish my baja and get it out of the garage this year. Curious to see a single port 1776 running with a stock carb!

[@TheEZGZ]

Me too!

[@Mikefngarage]

I like building motors with old junk. Especially cams. I have so many performance cams. I dont usually need to buy one. just pick on that I like the profile and put it in.

[@AKARaygun64]

Love your videos EZ... You always have something useful for me... I'm running a 90% Berg motor that needs new heads and I decided to go DP. Bought the DP Kadron manifolds already so not turning back now. Maybe saved me some money because I now know which head studs need to be shorter (8mm). Maybe they will sell me just the four studs I need...we'll see. Also plan on buying the Berg valve guide boss cutter you have featured and put my dual springs and retainers/keepers on L3 heads. Currently running thick walled Berg 88 "specials". I built this motor from the Berg balanced clutch/flywheel/crank/pulley assembly on up... it's been 17 years and I'm feeling a little green. I've been enjoying your videos to help get me back up to speed. EVERYONE...Buy the Bentley manual... it's worth every penny.

[@JayDubCustoms]

EZ, do you have any videos on maching a VW engine case? Like line boring or cutting for larger pistons & cylinders? Thanks!

[@TheEZGZ]

No, I leave that to the machine shop. Those type of tools take to long to payback unless you use them all the time.

[@gyrocaptain5816]

In one of vwdarrin's videos he mentioned replacing the full circle #3 bearing with a two piece #2 bearing. I can see the benefit of this as the #3 bearing can be easily replaced without removing the camshaft and distributor gears from the crankshaft. My question is, have you ever done this and does a dowel pin hole need to be drilled in the case half where the other half of the bearing rests much like the #2 bearing half?

[@TheEZGZ]

This trick has been around since the 60's and Gene Berg used to insist on it with his longer stroke crankshafts. Longer Case Life With # 3 Bearing Conversion - Technical Tip To provide a longer stroker crank that has more strength than the stock VW forging or any other after market forged crankshaft; the 411 center main journal is required. For that reason all of the "Berg" forged cranks are made with the 411 center main to provide a stronger cross sectional area at the center journal. To maintain proper case strength, I use a special adapter bearing (GB 157) that fits the stock case and this larger crankshaft main journal. It is a steel backed bearing, as was the one it replaced, leaving the regular (steel back) split #2 main bearing as an extra. Gary, has been installing these split #2 bearings in the #3 location for years on all engines that use a 411 center main bearing crankshaft, having the round #3 bearing as the leftover. This requires adding a dowel hole in the other half of most cases at the #3 location so it will accept the dowel. A few cases have this dowel hole from the factory, but it is likely you will need to add the hole. Gary made a drill fixture by drilling through the pin hole in an old #2 split bearing, installing that bearing in the case and drilling a pin hole about a 1/4" deep into the case at the #3 location. Extremely simple! This provides much stronger case and crankshaft support when using the split steel backed bearings in both #2 and #3 locations. Further, it is no longer necessary to remove or replace the cam/distributor drive gears from the crankshaft when working on the engine or changing main bearings. See LA CASE030 for adding dowel hole. I personally have never done this or feel the need to. I play hard with my engines but don't abuse them constantly. I have not had bearing or crankshaft problems in 30 years. With the proper gear puller it just takes a couple of minutes to pull the old gear off and reheat the gear to put it back on. If you have to keep changing the main bearings you will most likely need to have the crankshaft turned or replaced. Some racers change the rod bearings and rod bolts frequently during a race season.

[@wesleyalan9179]

VWs rock! I just got my self a 64' Karmann Ghia about 95% restored... Payed only 2400$ for it, its yellow with gray primer spots all over it, lol!

[@TheEZGZ]

Nice! Hope ya got a good one.

[@joshromero87]

I’m really excited for this build

[@TheEZGZ]

I think we are headed in the right direction.

[@joshromero87]

TheEZGZ I will be following this one closely so let us know if anything interesting comes up because I will be building my 1500 based off your example here.

[@kevinmontgomery9475]

Great information. I found a suspect valve during my last maintenance and my stock 1600 dp is about to go. I'm looking hard at a 1776 kit for the rebuild and it will be my first engine (wish we were neighbors lol). Been watching your videos since I got the car last year and have learned a lot, thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge.

[@TheEZGZ]

Good Luck with your build. I'm kind of in a holding pattern waiting for some more money.

[@schamanhudson]

Absolutely love watching your channel. I have a question about a 1776 motor that was built for me. I wanted to run a 34 pict and factory intake and air box on a 74 Ghia, however, I've got 39mm intake and 32mm exhaust valves with an engle 100 cam. Can this be done? I haven't found any info about it other than I need a progressive carb set up. Help!

[@TheEZGZ]

That would be a sweet engine for Dual 40 IDF webers or Kadrons. You have plenty of room in the Ghia engine bay. You could make the 34 PICT-3 work ok on the highway but in traffic it won't idle well. You will have to fatten up the idle and main jets and absolutely get some heat in the intake manifold. If you already had the parts it would be worth experimenting with but I would rather see you spend the money on something else. The progressive would be a upgrade to get you the higher RPM. Dual carbs would allow it to run smooth as stock with more power and economy and you could have a nice header exhaust. If it was me. I would take the engine apart and install a stock camshaft with new lifters. Then you could go all stock even with the bigger valve heads. If you wanted more zip you could add 1.25 ratio rockers and heavy duty single valve springs. I'm running two 1776 engines with stock camshafts and love it.

[@RustyGlovebox]

That will make a good strong running engine. Looking forward to see how the build goes.

[@TheEZGZ]

I hope your right.

[@Ratkill9000]

So I was wrong, the homemade buggy I got, has a 1966 1300 (51st of 1965) in it. Was thinking it was a 1200. Looked at the number on the case and found it. I know that when it was parked back in 1994, it was burning oil. So I'm thinking, turning it into a 1600. Have to scrap the buggy that it is residing in, its not safe. Going to build a Warrior frame from Acme/Berrien and get it registered as street legal. Any recommendations on freshening this up? A spin on oil filter addon is one of the first things I want to do. Going to be running a 215/75/15 on the front and a 275/75/15 on the rear, so about a 30" rear tire. Using the stock 1966 swing axle.

[@TheEZGZ]

I would not support your plan. NO Way! If you want to tinker with that old stuff fine. Or even get it running for a spare fine. You will learn some painfull lessons if you go that route and it's original 6 volt stuff. This time of year there are a lot of old high performance dune buggy's and sandrails with high performance parts that are running and for sale in states like, California, Arizona, Utah, Nevada. Everyone is buying those new side by sides and selling there old VW stuff. You can by something running for 1/10th the cost of building it from scratch with all the junk aftermarket parts suppliers are dumping on us.

[@busman5429]

Can you explain more about balancing Pistons and crank and why how that process is done ??

[@TheEZGZ]

Place rotating parts in box. Take to machine shop. Take credit card when I pick it up. Done!

[@VwRosstorations]

TheEZGZ 🤣

[@jamesdodson9417]

I have ask a lot of KZbinr vw guys this question mabe I can get a response from you. Have you seen vw jugs diamond cut to help cool the motor? We do this on Harleys and it really works I was curious about the vw . I’m done with the motorcycles I’m getting older and I’m getting back into the the vw stuff . I had a sand rail when I was a kid with a 1600 stoker duel port the only thing is I wish I new exactly what was in it it ran really hard and reliable. Thanks for your hard work and wisdom sir.

[@TheEZGZ]

There is always new technology coming out! I prefer to stick to the old school performance basics. I have enough trouble with that and don't go after the smoke and mirrors.

[@VWLifeVW]

the Kombi life videos are awesome! They have Rancho, CB Performance, Skinner Classics and GOWesty as sponsors! Really cool.

[@TheEZGZ]

I would love to get some free stuff and do a review

[@DomWeselnyBrzozieLub]

Doing almost the same @ this time, great video.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Looking forward to the results of the build!

[@TheEZGZ]

me to0

[@donalddperez]

Hey EZ I am going to up grade my 1500 SP engine to a 1835 SP. is it cheaper to just buy a long block and swap it? What else should I upgrade?

[@TheEZGZ]

I'm real happy with my 1776 SP but there is no comparison to the power of a dual carb dual port. Just depends on what you want to use it for. My SP was just an experiment. I miss the power but like the MPG around town. The choice comes down to what you can afford and how you will use it. I never was a big fan of 1835 or 2180 but that's just me

[@daalhoffarm]

Looking forward to this build! Great info buddy. Love the music of your voice :D

[@TheEZGZ]

I like the music of a well tuned engine as well.

[@davidfleming6124]

Hi EZGZ, I have 2200 in my manx buggy with a full circle crank and single port head with 44mm intake/exhaust ports, with 50mm SU carby

[@TheEZGZ]

I think your yanking my chain dave. I was born at night but it wasn't last night. LOL

[@busman5429]

CB built the big bore motor that in my Nascar Herbie, when i want good part that were I always go. I seen on you tube were some folks are building single ports for the buses that claim that it does have better low end that dual port. I may need to build both and see if there are right. Looking forward to this build. When I retire this year "Rubin" a 63 bug will be my daily driver so this spring will start working on him. Kind of scary walking away from the weekly pay check, but legs are bad do not know how long I will be able to walk.

[@TheEZGZ]

I urge you to retire as soon as possible and adjust your life style to your income.

[@wesallen4228]

Saw your Red car at Chilson Monday. I go there 5 days a week for Silver Sneakers. What is your favorite activity at Chilson? Nice vlog.

[@TheEZGZ]

Yoga upstairs with MO. Noon on Mondays get there early and try it out. Wear the hat so I can recognize you. hehehe

[@JakeTaylor1646]

I actually didn't mind the music I just was excited for you sir because I've had really good luck with the old 1500cc and 1600cc single port engine I was running them hard I always added a 4 tip exaust on mine love the sound I've always like Volkswagen becaused they have a strong sound it was one of them cars I was able to hear the rpms without hearing aids on I had to run a tach on my Toyota because I couldn't hear the darn thang unless I had a good set of hearing aids on I also was interested in seeing how a single port would do in a slightly bigger displacement because I have a 1500 or 1600 not sure because I haven't pulled it apart yet it sitting on my back porch right now pulled from a 68 bug and the only reason I have it is because I traded my parts car for it

[@TheEZGZ]

I like the sound too. V8's and VW's are my favorite songs to listen too.

[@wildthing7024]

Hey EZ, The fuel pump broke when I was doing the break in on my engine and I was forced to turn it off. The engine fire right up and ran for a few minutes with no other problems. Would you recommend disassembling the engine and re lubing the cam and lifters or just continue with the break in? After I replace the pump of corse. Lol Thanks Mark S.

[@TheEZGZ]

If your running single valve springs and you check your valve clearance and find everything ok I would fire it up and run it for 20 minutes over 2500 RPM. Drain the oil while it's hot and refill with fresh oil. Do another valve clearance check and you should be good to rock and roll. Hope you get lots of miles and smiles.

[@wildthing7024]

TheEZGZ right on. I’ll give it a shot and I hope I get the miles and smiles too. Thanks for the quick response and all you do with your channel. Looking forward to your next build. Thanks again Mark S.

[@SkullyWoodMetal]

Awesome video you remind me of things I long forgot.

[@TheEZGZ]

LOL I will have to watch it again before I continue my work. :-)

[@dirtydubber88]

Mr ezgz I moved from California to Colorado my bug has a 1600 with kadrons and she’s running rich and pretty sluggish i figured it would have some issues it’s got 130 main 55 idles do you have any suggestions on what jets I should go to

[@TheEZGZ]

Try advancing the timing a little bit. At this high altitude I run around 10 degree's btdc static but no more than 34 btdc

[@mikewheels7090]

.Any advice would be so much helpful I do have cylinder heads I have jugs but the jugs are a smidge too big

[@TheEZGZ]

Check the numbers and call AA piston for some help on replacements. They have good parts

[@papachubby1951]

Cb performance is in my back yard and going through them to rebuild and increase the displacement of my 1600 duel port. I noticed you run the oil filter off the oil pump. I was worried that my headers would super heat the oil. I'm also taking the oil cooler off and replacing it with a dog house shroud. Thinking about a 1915 for the sand and desert. BTW it is going into my dune buggy. Any suggestions? Love the videos. Thanks

[@TheEZGZ]

Ditch the 69mm crank for some real power. It's not that much more expensive to stroke it and with them in your back yard you can't go wrong. The feeling of power will be there long after the pain in the wallet is forgotten.

[@papachubby1951]

@@TheEZGZ thanks, new at building and going EZ GZ with my first time. Always watch and have never commented. Thanks again.

[@TheEZGZ]

Welcome to my family and friends at the EZGZ channel. Keep It Simple and have some fun. My favorite engine is my aluminum block 78X90.5 with STOCK valve heads with heavy single springs. Some of my friends are running close to 2 liter with stock camshaft and single Pic 34 carb. You just need heat in the intake manifold to make it work. I have vids on all this stuff. Take your time and by the way. Maryann at CB has been my sales person for over 20 years.

[@papachubby1951]

@@TheEZGZ Maryanne is a very nice lady. Kind heart and loves vw, and dogs. Just got my cases to CB performance for them to look to see if it needs to be line board or not. I'm thinking about using the stock crank if I can and a very mild cam. I have a Weber progressive that I loved on my old 67 VW 1500. I am currently running the heater pipes off of the header to help heat and atomize that gas. Looks like too many washers were on the distributor drive that is in the case, broke went into the camshaft sheared off several of the teeth and then munched up the brass timing gear. There's going to be a lot of new parts going into this one. I opted for the larger motor because I pulled some pretty good sand tires and most of my off-roading is in the sand at Pismo Beach. I do go to California City which is fun too. Thanks for welcoming me into the family I will have more questions than answers I'm sure always look forward to each one of your videos. I think I'm going to run the oil filter in a remote location to get it away from the hot header pipes. I'm going to go back to the old dog house for the oil cooler and get rid of the one that was plastered against my tub buggy.

[@mikewheels7090]

I'm new to VW motors I have a black it has Numbers on the side down by the oil containment area no clue how many cc it is. I have a crank lifter Cham Cham oil pump I think it's a fuel pump gear. It has one oil port.

[@TheEZGZ]

Mike You can't just take some old used parts and bolt it together and expect it to run with a little help on the internet. YOU NEED A SHOP MANUAL. Or at the very least John Mures book complete idiot book.

[@anthonyglund]

Greg hope everything is well! How’s the progress on the new engine?

[@sethdbourne]

Seems a lot of people hate on the filter pumps, but its basically in the same place as a type 4 engine. I think if you like the filter pumps use them and if you don't, then don't

[@TheEZGZ]

agreed

[@MrStrangelymade]

Looking forward to following this build. Personally I didn't mind the music, sometimes its good to mix things up.

[@TheEZGZ]

I like the way you think :-)

[@justinhunnicutt3307]

Wow you really know your stuff.

[@TheEZGZ]

I'm also selling some property on the Florida coast if your interested and have cash :-)

[@RealWorldGarage]

Yeah, the music was a bit much. But I have a thought, if it had been that bad I could’ve just moved on to another video. Nobody was holding a gun to my head making me watch. I’m not a VW guy, I watch just because you never know when you’re going to pick up some little tid bit of information that maybe useful in other areas. Thanks Brian of the real world garage

[@dogbounty6399]

great vid as usual .

[@TheEZGZ]

Your very kind. Have a great day!

[@marg5609]

Hahahaha I expected the music but it turns out you sang the song... hahahaha

[@johnmcintyre7031]

Great info!!!

[@crunch805]

Why cant we all have a neighbor like this.

[@davidfleming6124]

I like your channel

[@TheEZGZ]

And I like your comment. Thank You

[@redshirt-scotty]

karcey used the type 3 cool tins on his mileage motor decades ago

[@TheEZGZ]

Thanks for your comment

[@prkid424]

EZGZ- would you be interested in a video partnership...I’m rebuilding a 40HP, bored to 1385cc, FK cam, 1-1.25 rocker etc. and would love to have a mentor “looking” over my shoulder.

[@TheEZGZ]

Howdy Pardner, I think you would be further ahead with a stock 1600 and there is plenty of info out there on that. Good Luck with your project!

[@demotors070161]

Wow a 1385! That was the first motor I built, put it in my 67 Beetle while I built the 67 motor. Eventually my 1681 ran 13.2 @ 100mph in the quarter mile. 8 grand with stock non-counterweighted Crank & rods. 14.5 to 1cr

[@JWClassicVW]

I thought your last video was hilarious!!

[@TheEZGZ]

I did too... Great minds think alike!

[@anthonymanning2272]

Hey EZGZ I've seen probably all your videos. Just curious what is your real name and are you on FACEBOOK. I'd love to have a chat with you sometime. You full of knowledge. Keep up the good work.

[@gamadmike3197]

Hello, Sorry to say when i first saw your video i thought you sounded like LIBERACE. Hope this don"t upset you. I love your vw dune advice videos, Wish we could ride, So far away from georgia, We have two fiberglass dune, one rail, and bug here. And fiber and rail in daytona fla. Do you play the piano? Please don"t be pissed at me for saying that, But you are the mister showman ship of the vw world. I learn a lot from your videos. Georgia mad mike said that. I"m a vw Whoreder

[@jeffwoods9666]

I got a 2110 and a1776. I want another 2110 lol.

[@TheEZGZ]

Nothing like a little more power while waiting for those traffick lights. hehehehe I miss the power but I sure like the 29MPG that I'm getting with the 1776 sp

[@POLICIASDECRISTODEUSALTISSIMO]

qual vai ser a receita neste VW

[@roberthickey1465]

I'm old like you .... put together a stock 1200 :)

[@TheEZGZ]

Older is wiser, we have had more time to make mistakes.

[@delbertgenewoods6837]

Big Horsepower From Small Cubes Your Burnin Motor ---- In Big Cubes Your Burin Fuel --------- Simple Math

[@TheEZGZ]

I like the way you put it. Thanks :-)

[@raytrego8522]

That song is cheesy but catchy

[@TheEZGZ]

So your saying you want Cheese AND Crackers with your wine? LOL

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

👍

[@TheEZGZ]

Back at ya buddy

[@avester01]

do it riiight hahaha

[@TheEZGZ]

Straight from U Tube music library