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Re-assembling a VW Type 1 Crankshaft

We are starting with a New counter weighted 69mm crank shaft.

Lets get started, we have our new 69mm counterweighted crankshaft and re-built connecting rods. Both of these pieces are covered with cosmolene so they will not rust. We are going to put them in the hot tank to get this off.

Now we are ready. We use an engine stand with a welded to a piece of pipe, the we screw the flywheel end into it. This allows us to rotate the crank while we work on it.

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By admin on September 21, 2009 | Engine and Trans, How To's
Tags: cam gear, connecting rods, crank shaft, Crankshaft, gears, main bearing, woodruff key