Type1 Crankshaft

hambone · Post by **hambone** » Wed Nov 26, 2008 2:08 pm

Forged and rebuilt stock,
or
Cast new?
I'm leaning towards forged. Just seems to be higher quality.

static · Post by **static** » Wed Nov 26, 2008 4:41 pm

I don't care which, as long as it is counterweighted and balanced.

hambone · Post by **hambone** » Wed Nov 26, 2008 7:50 pm

I read somewhere that the weights welded on to counterweight a crank are unreliable and can come off. Is this paranoia?
I plan on getting everything balanced so that will help.
Thanks much.

hambone · Post by **hambone** » Wed Nov 26, 2008 8:19 pm

Thank you, appreciate it.

static · Post by **static** » Wed Nov 26, 2008 8:48 pm

Perhaps there is someone down in the Imperial Valley who could rustle up the appropriate crankshaft for a fair price?

hambone · Post by **hambone** » Thu Nov 27, 2008 3:53 pm

I'm thinking of going with this kit, and the crank upgrade:
http://www.kustom1warehouse.net/product ... it1600.htm

Post by **Amskeptic** » Thu Nov 27, 2008 9:48 pm

I am all for a stock forged crankshaft accurately machined, radiused with a slight relief at the journal edges, and balanced.
Colin

hambone · Post by **hambone** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 9:29 am

Excellent.
I'm asking these many inane questions because
1. Somebody has to
2. The tech section needs more info
3. I really want to know.
So in the spirit of sharing information I thank you all. Your fat juicy brains dripping with ancient VW knowledge is my liberation.

hambone · Post by **hambone** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 9:02 pm

Ooooooooo I got my snazzy couterweighted crank today! Very emotional as I held the very heart of the new engine. Call me crazy but it felt special.
Also got a bunch of engine bits from OE VEEDUB what a great place, mostly German stuff. Funny how much better the engine gasket kit is, compared to Brazilian.
Soon I will have to do something.

Post by **Amskeptic** » Wed Dec 31, 2008 9:25 am

hambone wrote: snazzy couterweighted crank
Very emotional as I held the
very heart of the new engine.
Call me crazy but it felt special.

Soon I will have to do something.

You are amongst people who share your awe with such things. I have had my major engine pieces laid out in the kitchen and dining room just marvelling that they would soon be taking me across the country.

Ah yes, the "do something" threshold.
Colin

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