Thank you so much Mike, I truly appreciate the kind words. I’m not an expert, I have been messing around with them since I was young kid. Stay safe my friend.
Another great video. I enjoy hearing you talk about your dad. My dad has given me lots of tools but most he still has he gave me tons of old Craftsman stuff because that’s all that was used back in the day he isn’t able to do much anymore ever since a left arm and shoulder injury from a crash back in 2011 a drunk driver ran into his truck he is a truck driver and the truck pretty much exploded it was full of diesel I’m just thankful he is still here. Also wanted to say I seen a beetle close to the same color as yours today and I thought about you lol it was sitting at a local body shop here the owner is having the fenders painted black which me personally I would of left them red but that’s just me.
Thank you! Oh my, I’m glad your dad is okay! It could have been worse that’s for sure!! My dad passed in February so I guess I bring him up a lot. Sometimes still doesn’t seem real. His death was work related. He was on the railroad forever, and due to things they used his lungs were destroyed. He spent the last 12 years with a small oxygen tank. Was difficult to see a strong man like that. He also bought all craftsman! Very popular back in the day. He also used to buy Penncraft! I have a few of his sockets. It used to be jcpenneys! Thought that was cool!!
@@SladesVWBeetle Haha 😆 funny you mention those two brand as well I have those brands as well. He also gave me a lot of the old Popular Mechanics brand tools from back if I remember correctly in the 90s or 2000s they were sold at Walmart they are actually decent Taiwan made tools. I too am glad he made it two guys came and got him out the beat the windshield in with a baseball bat right before it set off while it was laying on its side. Yes I can imagine that was hard on him I have a high and great respect for people who risk their lives at work. In my time as a mechanic I’ve seen several injuries none fatal fortunately. The worst being one guy crushed his foot not wearing steel toes.
I will be doing this next week, it's good to get a brain refresher... Last year I did my buggy engine almost exactly the same method as you show in this video, except I positioned my rings at 10, 2, and 6 o'clock...it all works..as long as oil doesn't pass thru.... Yep that channel lock tool is very nice, I need a pair....I used needle nose, which are very unstable....it's hard to get decent tools around here..... Thanks for the video, like I commented on Gary's video yesterday, it's nice to see something non-political to watch for a change...
It’s quite an easy job honestly. Those channel lock brand snap rings are much nicer than I thought they would be. I’ve been trying to buy nicer tools from Lowe’s. Since craftsman really went downhill a lot. Yeah I know the feeling, I’m truthfully tired of the politics already.
@@SladesVWBeetle well, I just pulled apart my engine, I'll be doing the rebuild by Monday or Tuesday....everything about my engine casing looks good...I had several head nuts sized up, so I had to remove several studs...made me nervous since that magnesium is so soft...I think its ok, no threads were damaged...even if they pull out I have some inserts leftover from my buggy engine....
hey amigo , been a minute , seems like yesterday we chatted bout rebuilds and now ure doing it , yes!!!!! my case is in shop and ive been watching tons of vids soon ill be doing same , itll be my 1st rebuild!!!
@@SladesVWBeetle also I think throw out bearing on dads car may be going out ,we hear a click in reverse, so ya I'm getting good at dropping motors,...
Usually a throw out bearing will make noise when the clutch is released. And when you push the clutch in the noise will go away. And it won’t do it just in reverse I don’t believe.
I know there is more than one way to skin a critter, I normally load the pistons from the bottom of the jug. If you notice most jugs have a bevel on that end and I think it helps the rings enter the cylinders better. Good job, I can't wait to hear it run👍🤠🚙🚗
Thank you Clinton, thank you for your advice. I never tried it that way yet. I can’t wait to hear it run either, LOL I should be starting it pretty soon. Just trying to get stuff done on the house.
I am getting ready to do this very project. Of course your common sense advice is GOLD. THANK YOU!!! Love the oil can story, these motors seem pretty tough, but I am nervous about goofing it up...
That is so cool to still use tools that our fathers used. I have a couple of other things that he had left me. Sometimes it just gives me good memories to use them. Thank you for being here.
Another great video Slades. Nice snap ring pliers I might have to try them. I love the humor you always add to your videos. Keep up the good work. Never seen a ring compressor of that style I’ll have to look into one.
Thanks I truly appreciate the kind words. Those snap ring pliers are amazing, I really like them a lot. They were a little more expensive but much sturdier to work with. That ring compressor is more of a cheaper one, I think they’re only like five or $10. I would like to buy a better style one.
Perfect description , I’m learning more and more.glad I waited to start on my motor build.we are using Tracie’s deceased Fathers tool there’s something special about that.great video as usual
Thank you my friend. I hope all of the videos help folks out. Yes there is something about using tools, that were used by our relatives. In some small way I feel it makes them live on. Thanks for being here brother.
Keep up the good work buddy, I can’t wait to get my type 4 engine out to do a top end rebuild. “You’re never to old to learn” and I’m loving the little tips
Sorry to hear about your loss. I was wondering what would you charge to build a 2 liter motor? That would be great content for both of our channel's lol mainly mines. But great video as always.
Brother Slade thanks for the vid. This is a question regarding your next vid (which I can't find right now but I have seen it). When you do the actual piston to con rod build did you bother decking the heads or CC them or do you just assume that everything is going to be cool? Decking and CC ing seems to be kind of overkill for a 48 hp motor IMHO. Like you I am using AA piston and barrel set. Thanks for the posts. Lawrence
I am so sorry Lawrence, I was not notified of this comment, I am not sure why. And there’s so many to go through, somehow this was messed. I don’t mess around like that when it comes to small horsepower. Of course I was building something high horsepower everything would be checked.
@@SladesVWBeetle LOL.. nice to see that she is looking after you! I installed the pistons, jugs, and heads yesterday. Went well. One tip I would like to share....always put a rag in the bore in the block to prevent your wrist pin clips from falling into the case when they zing out of you pliers! 😁
@@user-pt5px6uk4w oh yeah!! I brought that up in one of my videos I just forget which one. Often times I forget to, so far I haven’t dropped one. But now that I’ve said that you know what will happen. 😁
Great video! How did you clean the new parts prior to assembly? I have heard a lot of different ideas from brake cleaner (too toxic for me) or dish soap? Thanks Bro!
Hey thanks for being here, I use the brake cleaner, although make sure to use gloves and a mask. Yes as I’m getting older it’s a little too toxic for me also!! I am wondering if Dawn dish detergent would work? That stuff cleans pretty well.
There’s a guy named Jack Kessel who completely disassembles everything then uses dish soap. There are a lot of peeps who use brake cleaner and I’m sure it works perfectly though, Thanks!
I may try that, thank you for bringing it up! The brake clean is rough on the skin...use gloves. But, that stuff is just nasty! Feel like I should be wearing a respirator when using it! 🤦🏼♂️
@@SladesVWBeetle I try washing the parts in dish detergent and hot water first. Then any further cleaning with brake clean. ...a little tip I like to follow is use non-chlorinated brake cleaner in my small garage...a lot less toxic fumes. 😳 Enjoying all of your videos!
slade, have a guy asking me about 87mm cylinders. i like them over 88 thins. some other guy has poopooed the 87 for being thin. i guess you've had good success with 87's in the past? i may have go all mathematics on his ass if you think they are just fine.
Honestly I’ve never had an issue with them. I have a friend who has been running the same motor for many years with them and never an issue!! No I don’t like the 88 mm thin ones, they are really bad. But the 88 mm thick bore are outstanding! But of course you have to have the heads cut for them to fit
Hey! How did you know that I was drinkin beer there ;-) ? great video!, thanks from Germany!
Thank you I appreciate that!!
Another Zen video for me sitting on the couch Slade... But I can only imagine how much work goes into this ... Thank you
Thanks very much, I truly appreciate the kind comment. I really like helping others, so I’m glad to hear this helps out.
Your doing a great job. We could ALL use the reminders on how to do the job right 👍👍
Thank you so much Mike, I truly appreciate the kind words. I’m not an expert, I have been messing around with them since I was young kid. Stay safe my friend.
dada! lol almost spit out my drink 😂
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How did you know I was drinking beer :>)
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Another great video. I enjoy hearing you talk about your dad. My dad has given me lots of tools but most he still has he gave me tons of old Craftsman stuff because that’s all that was used back in the day he isn’t able to do much anymore ever since a left arm and shoulder injury from a crash back in 2011 a drunk driver ran into his truck he is a truck driver and the truck pretty much exploded it was full of diesel I’m just thankful he is still here. Also wanted to say I seen a beetle close to the same color as yours today and I thought about you lol it was sitting at a local body shop here the owner is having the fenders painted black which me personally I would of left them red but that’s just me.
Thank you! Oh my, I’m glad your dad is okay! It could have been worse that’s for sure!! My dad passed in February so I guess I bring him up a lot. Sometimes still doesn’t seem real. His death was work related. He was on the railroad forever, and due to things they used his lungs were destroyed. He spent the last 12 years with a small oxygen tank. Was difficult to see a strong man like that. He also bought all craftsman! Very popular back in the day. He also used to buy Penncraft! I have a few of his sockets. It used to be jcpenneys! Thought that was cool!!
@@SladesVWBeetle Haha 😆 funny you mention those two brand as well I have those brands as well. He also gave me a lot of the old Popular Mechanics brand tools from back if I remember correctly in the 90s or 2000s they were sold at Walmart they are actually decent Taiwan made tools. I too am glad he made it two guys came and got him out the beat the windshield in with a baseball bat right before it set off while it was laying on its side. Yes I can imagine that was hard on him I have a high and great respect for people who risk their lives at work. In my time as a mechanic I’ve seen several injuries none fatal fortunately. The worst being one guy crushed his foot not wearing steel toes.
I will be doing this next week, it's good to get a brain refresher...
Last year I did my buggy engine almost exactly the same method as you show in this video, except I positioned my rings at 10, 2, and 6 o'clock...it all works..as long as oil doesn't pass thru....
Yep that channel lock tool is very nice, I need a pair....I used needle nose, which are very unstable....it's hard to get decent tools around here.....
Thanks for the video, like I commented on Gary's video yesterday, it's nice to see something non-political to watch for a change...
It’s quite an easy job honestly.
Those channel lock brand snap rings are much nicer than I thought they would be.
I’ve been trying to buy nicer tools from Lowe’s. Since craftsman really went downhill a lot. Yeah I know the feeling, I’m truthfully tired of the politics already.
@@SladesVWBeetle well, I just pulled apart my engine, I'll be doing the rebuild by Monday or Tuesday....everything about my engine casing looks good...I had several head nuts sized up, so I had to remove several studs...made me nervous since that magnesium is so soft...I think its ok, no threads were damaged...even if they pull out I have some inserts leftover from my buggy engine....
You’ll be fine!! Just move slow and take your time! Never rush in an engine! And make sure to shim your end play properly!!
Nice reference points for folk
Thanks very much for commenting, and thank you for being here.
hey amigo , been a minute , seems like yesterday we chatted bout rebuilds and now ure doing it , yes!!!!! my case is in shop and ive been watching tons of vids soon ill be doing same , itll be my 1st rebuild!!!
You got this brother!! I’ll be doing a full rebuild on my next one. Probably some more lower top!
@@SladesVWBeetle also I think throw out bearing on dads car may be going out ,we hear a click in reverse, so ya I'm getting good at dropping motors,...
Usually a throw out bearing will make noise when the clutch is released. And when you push the clutch in the noise will go away. And it won’t do it just in reverse I don’t believe.
@@SladesVWBeetle I will investigate further later ...,thanks. cant wait to u fire it up..
That video isn’t far off Amigo!
Great that your Dad gave you a lot of his tools and thanks for sharing all the awesome information here! :-)
Thanks so much! I feel honored receiving some of his old stuff! Thanks for being here!!
Thank you for making these videos. I feel ready to do it now😊
And thank you for taking the time to leave a comment I truly appreciate that.
I know there is more than one way to skin a critter, I normally load the pistons from the bottom of the jug. If you notice most jugs have a bevel on that end and I think it helps the rings enter the cylinders better. Good job, I can't wait to hear it run👍🤠🚙🚗
Thank you Clinton, thank you for your advice. I never tried it that way yet. I can’t wait to hear it run either, LOL I should be starting it pretty soon. Just trying to get stuff done on the house.
Keep up the good work Slade , Nice reference points for folk 👌👍
Thanks Carl!!! I appreciate that!
Good information thanks for sharing your knowledge .it helps a lot.
The Channel lock pliers are very nice. I have the same one.👍
I really like them a lot. They have a nice sturdy feel to them. I seem to have had a lot of luck lately with things I buy at Lowe’s.
I am getting ready to do this very project. Of course your common sense advice is GOLD. THANK YOU!!! Love the oil can story, these motors seem pretty tough, but I am nervous about goofing it up...
Thanks for being here Sean, and just take your time it’s a pretty easy job.
Just move slow. You got this!
nice job
Thanks so much!!
I use my dads oil squirt can just like yours. He's been gone 27 years. Haven't seen many of those Slade!!!
That is so cool to still use tools that our fathers used. I have a couple of other things that he had left me. Sometimes it just gives me good memories to use them. Thank you for being here.
Good information. I used a small vice grip to hold the ring compressor tool. But I fumbled around lots more than you did.
Thanks Williams, yes it is a little bit of a pain to hold those compressors. I probably should’ve used vice grips, that would’ve been a better idea.
Another great video Slades. Nice snap ring pliers I might have to try them. I love the humor you always add to your videos. Keep up the good work. Never seen a ring compressor of that style I’ll have to look into one.
Thanks I truly appreciate the kind words. Those snap ring pliers are amazing, I really like them a lot. They were a little more expensive but much sturdier to work with. That ring compressor is more of a cheaper one, I think they’re only like five or $10. I would like to buy a better style one.
@@SladesVWBeetle yeah I have been known to let things you squeeze with pliers go flying 🤣🤣 so might need one that doesn’t involve pliers.
Oh I do that all the time! 🤦🏼♂️😁
Perfect description , I’m learning more and more.glad I waited to start on my motor build.we are using Tracie’s deceased Fathers tool there’s something special about that.great video as usual
Thank you my friend. I hope all of the videos help folks out. Yes there is something about using tools, that were used by our relatives. In some small way I feel it makes them live on. Thanks for being here brother.
Keep up the good work buddy, I can’t wait to get my type 4 engine out to do a top end rebuild. “You’re never to old to learn” and I’m loving the little tips
Thank you very much for being here. I still aren’t things along the way, I am certainly not a young man. LOL
nice.
great video. when buying new set of cylinder / piston do I need to hone the cylinders?
Sorry to hear about your loss. I was wondering what would you charge to build a 2 liter motor? That would be great content for both of our channel's lol mainly mines. But great video as always.
Thanks brother, I sure miss him. I really never do engines for anyone else, just in case something would go wrong. LOL
What is the chances of buying one 85.5 alum piston in decent condition?
Which rebuild kit did you use?
Those are AA pistons.
Brother Slade thanks for the vid. This is a question regarding your next vid (which I can't find right now but I have seen it). When you do the actual piston to con rod build did you bother decking the heads or CC them or do you just assume that everything is going to be cool? Decking and CC ing seems to be kind of overkill for a 48 hp motor IMHO. Like you I am using AA piston and barrel set. Thanks for the posts.
Lawrence
I am so sorry Lawrence, I was not notified of this comment, I am not sure why. And there’s so many to go through, somehow this was messed. I don’t mess around like that when it comes to small horsepower. Of course I was building something high horsepower everything would be checked.
Hi Mr Slade. Quick question again..
Where do you clock your compression rings? ...or did I miss it? Doing this tomorrow..
Great videos
I show it at 3:45
@@SladesVWBeetle Thanks for the reply. Sorry....I overlooked the diagram.
....now I just have to find the wife's whiteout! Lol
@@user-pt5px6uk4w Oh I always take my wife’s white out. She finally bought me some for the garage
@@SladesVWBeetle LOL.. nice to see that she is looking after you!
I installed the pistons, jugs, and heads yesterday. Went well. One tip I would like to share....always put a rag in the bore in the block to prevent your wrist pin clips from falling into the case when they zing out of you pliers! 😁
@@user-pt5px6uk4w oh yeah!! I brought that up in one of my videos I just forget which one. Often times I forget to, so far I haven’t dropped one. But now that I’ve said that you know what will happen. 😁
Did you check the rings gaps? If so what was your numbers?
I didn’t check the ring gaps to be honest with you. If I was going with a larger piston I probably would have.
Great video! How did you clean the new parts prior to assembly? I have heard a lot of different ideas from brake cleaner (too toxic for me) or dish soap? Thanks Bro!
Hey thanks for being here, I use the brake cleaner, although make sure to use gloves and a mask. Yes as I’m getting older it’s a little too toxic for me also!! I am wondering if Dawn dish detergent would work? That stuff cleans pretty well.
There’s a guy named Jack Kessel who completely disassembles everything then uses dish soap. There are a lot of peeps who use brake cleaner and I’m sure it works perfectly though, Thanks!
I may try that, thank you for bringing it up! The brake clean is rough on the skin...use gloves. But, that stuff is just nasty! Feel like I should be wearing a respirator when using it! 🤦🏼♂️
@@SladesVWBeetle I try washing the parts in dish detergent and hot water first. Then any further cleaning with brake clean. ...a little tip I like to follow is use non-chlorinated brake cleaner in my small garage...a lot less toxic fumes. 😳
Enjoying all of your videos!
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slade, have a guy asking me about 87mm cylinders. i like them over 88 thins. some other guy has poopooed the 87 for being thin. i guess you've had good success with 87's in the past? i may have go all mathematics on his ass if you think they are just fine.
Honestly I’ve never had an issue with them. I have a friend who has been running the same motor for many years with them and never an issue!!
No I don’t like the 88 mm thin ones, they are really bad.
But the 88 mm thick bore are outstanding! But of course you have to have the heads cut for them to fit
@@SladesVWBeetle this guy was working with $20 extra for the 87's. i don't think he's got the budget for head mods.