How To Build A 1760cc Aircooled VW Stroker Engine - 1641cc + 74mm Crank - Full Build

[@garyjones2582]

I saw how long this video was and I thought I'd watch about 10 minutes of it and watch something else... 2 hrs later, I can't believe I watched the whole thing... Gary you're a very entertaining kind of guy... Watching your videos really brings back old memories of my bugs.. I've got to get me another one, one day.. Gary thx for sharing your skills with us.. Stay warm and safe.. see you on the next one...

[@VWJawbreaker]

To be honest, people will watch part 2 and never part 1 or 3 and then ask questions that were covered in the video. Figured if I could put everything in one place it may help someone down the road. I appreciate you sitting through the video!!

[@MiahsBug]

So cool you have a full build in a single video! I couldn’t watch the whole thing but makes me want to start a build…my son wants an air cooled VW for a first car. I will get my chance!

[@VWJawbreaker]

I know the video isn’t for everyone and I figured I’d put it all into one video since people tend to only watch one of 3 videos and have questions 😂 I’m sure this bug won’t be the only one you end up with lol

[@sbnova1]

I like the rubber band tip to hold the rods while you confirmed clearance. I’ll have to remember that one!

[@VWJawbreaker]

@@sbnova1 I heard about it from somewhere and had to pass it along.

[@williampolk8009]

Glad to see the oil cooler was not the problem.

[@VWJawbreaker]

@@williampolk8009 me too but that also means I screwed up lol

[@charlesgraham9954]

I'm 56 and i love VWs, my father would playfully argue that they should have made the 1699 (1700) 85,5X74 instead of the 1600. he believed the 74mm crack gives u more streetable HP in low to mid rang. lil snappier in the seat of your pants he would say. lol. loved watching, thank u for your time.

[@VWJawbreaker]

@@charlesgraham9954 I’d have to agree with your dad for sure. This is a sweet little combo. I appreciate you watching!

[@andrewjames3411]

Thank you for this type content. It helps all of us within the VW community become better at our beloved craft. Happy New Year!

[@VWJawbreaker]

I appreciate that! Happy New Year!

[@davemurton736]

I'm just a few days short of putting my engine together Gary, waiting on bearings. Your Videos are a great reference point for people like me, I also like it when you say 'you do you' 😄and that's exactly what I intend to do with mine, but I have learned a heck of a lot watching your content. Cheers, and all the best 👍

[@VWJawbreaker]

Glad to help and you got this!

[@ineverhadthemoney7857]

BOY -THIS 1 WAS LOTS OF I.N.F. the hole deal//--,,great work //thank you .

[@VWJawbreaker]

@@ineverhadthemoney7857 thank you for watching!

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

Enjoyed watching the engine building movie. 😎

[@VWJawbreaker]

Appreciate you being here as always.

[@geremysexton7051]

My last build, I did exactly the same thing! I ran a 26mm pump with a booster spring kit. It popped my oil cooler almost immediately. I completely feel your pain. Happy New year!

[@VWJawbreaker]

Yep, crap happens to us all! Happy new year!

[@peterlohr4544]

Deserves way more views

[@VWJawbreaker]

@@peterlohr4544 I appreciate that.

[@VWDen67]

Happy New Year! Great video to start 2025! Looking forward to another great year of VW's ahead !

[@VWJawbreaker]

Cheers to another great year of VW builds!

[@matthewchilders5263]

Happy New Year! The best part, was all of it. 😂😎

[@VWJawbreaker]

@@matthewchilders5263 I appreciate that! Happy New Year!

[@DemopVWgarage]

Great work Garry, love watching your engine builds, learn heaps! Might look at a 74mm crank for the ute 1641cc motor down the track.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thank ya sir. If you do, get a set of I beam rods and save yourself some case clearance work.

[@charlesloar3210]

Awesome video!! Yes, I watched all 2 hours of it. So much Great content. I am running the same exhaust, love the sound.

[@VWJawbreaker]

@@charlesloar3210 I’m m glad the video didn’t put you to sleep! Appreciate you watching!

[@eduardorodriguez3262]

Happy New Year after going a ride in my 74 Ghia i came home and watched the video awsome as always 🎉👍🇩🇪

[@VWJawbreaker]

@@eduardorodriguez3262 happy new year!

[@hummv8]

GREAT!!! Many useful tips! Enjoyed every minute.

[@VWJawbreaker]

@@hummv8 appreciate you watching!

[@1fastbuggy502]

Happy New Year. Great video. Video's like this really helps the newbies to learn. Keep up the great work and enjoy the new year. PS. Still no snow here in Windsor Canada.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Happy New Year! Appreciate you being here as always. Guess that’s a good thing there’s no snow yet? We have a slight chance next week lol

[@SupremeVdubs]

So me and my friend has gone back and forth about this, he would get a guy who builds racing bugs for a living to build his engine and pay $5000 to $6000 and I would get a very well-known vw shop to build mine, I would spend $1700 to $2000 and I would tell him his engine is no better than mine. I told him I'm not paying that damn much money for something that does the same thing. my 1776 ran good as hell and I did not spend that much. Not going to say their names but both guys are good engine builders he was paying for the name. love the video and the tips

[@VWJawbreaker]

I agree with you. Sometimes though it can be luck of the draw with builders. We’re all human and I’ve seen well known builders make costly mistakes. They want to cut corners or rush things. Sometimes the new parts don’t last as long as the old parts. Things happen both ways. Hell, I’ve made plenty of mistakes as well. We all do.

[@SupremeVdubs]

@@VWJawbreaker I feel ya😂

[@williamerentfro9543]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Gary and family

[@VWJawbreaker]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you as well!

[@williamerentfro9543]

@VWJawbreaker thank you Gary.

[@stuck1000]

Nice work, Gary! Helpful to have one video. Happy New Year!

[@VWJawbreaker]

That was my thought as well. Seems like people don’t see the different part videos. Happy new year!

[@rogermalmberg4039]

Happy New Year.......God Bless

[@VWJawbreaker]

@@rogermalmberg4039 happy new year!

[@backyardkombi5466]

Happy new year!

[@VWJawbreaker]

@@backyardkombi5466 happy new year.

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

Happy new year Gary.

[@VWJawbreaker]

@@vintage76vipergreenBeetle happy new year to you!

[@douglasbarnhart3324]

Awesome video Gary thanks!! Happy new years.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Happy New Year! Thanks for watching!

[@thebinderbuilder]

Wow, I thought I was long-format video guy!

[@VWJawbreaker]

Giving something a try 🤷‍♂️

[@thebinderbuilder]

I hear ya@@VWJawbreaker, personally I think it was a good idea to put everything into one big video. You have so much knowledge and little tips and tricks that make your motors awesome. Thanks for sharing!

[@bedlamite42]

Before sanding the cam bearing, smack both ends of the cam with a dead blow hammer. The thrust surface can be slightly conical, and will flatten out. If you sand the clearance, the bearing will flatten out under use and then you have too much clearance.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Gotta be careful with that as I’ve seen people break the cam… that would set you back a little lol

[@bedlamite42]

@@VWJawbreaker don't hit the gear :p

[@jgrosch94709]

This was great ! Lots of good information. Couple of questions. What about spring loaded push rod tubes; pros and cons.Can you cover how you are getting oil pressure to a gauge. Are you using a special oil pressure sensor ?

[@VWJawbreaker]

@@jgrosch94709 thanks, glad you enjoyed it. I personally don’t like then because they will eventually leak oil. Unless you spend the money on a good set from cb performance or Jaycee. I have a set of Jaycee tubes I ran for 4 years and never dripped a drop. The oil pressure gauge is on a hose that screws into the oil pressure port by the distributor. Be careful so you don’t crack the engine case.

[@bedlamite42]

Distributor drive gear shims: check it before you assemble the case with the distributor installed. Too much play will bounce your timing around. I don't remember the clearance, but 3 shims is not uncommon.

[@VWJawbreaker]

You’re right, don’t want to be chasing timing problems later.

[@ianparking]

Hi from the UK Watched it all dropped a sub I made a similar mistake with the oil pressure valve (mine were stuck closed) the oil cooler survived It was the oil seal on the filter that popped first for me I wasted hours and hours on the valve geometry there's lots of conflicting advice out there Did mine with button spirit levels on the valve the one on the adjusting screw Hope its right

[@VWJawbreaker]

@@ianparking thanks for watching and the sub, I appreciate you being here. As long as you get it pretty close and the valvetrain is quiet when running you’ll be fine imo.

[@robertosantinni9656]

OK. I’m confused. I’ve heard several folks talk about a “cold start”. What does it exactly mean? I thought any start (after resting for a while) would be a cold start.

[@VWJawbreaker]

@@robertosantinni9656 you’re correct. Some people like to hear an engine start up when the engine isn’t at running temp.

[@mathewboyd3746]

I'm confused - how do you make a stock stroke 69mm stroke cast crank modified to 74mm if its cast crank? I've heard of welding stock steel cranks. But never welding a cast crank? Also, any reason for running HD​ springs on a stock cam?

[@VWJawbreaker]

Probably by machining it however they do. Kinda like regrinding a stock cam into a w110 style. No reason to run HD springs other than to help control valve float and single hd springs are inexpensive. Plus aftermarket heads usually come with them or stronger.

[@mathewboyd3746]

@VWJawbreaker I know how stock steel German cranks are made into 74mm cranks by welding and regrinding with more offset. However, a cast crank is more risky to do this with even for a engine that will only do stock rpm. Are sure the original it'nt not a steel Greman crank before being welded and reground?

[@VWJawbreaker]

@ don’t remember honestly.

[@apethings7671]

Algorithm

[@VWJawbreaker]

@@apethings7671 I appreciate that.