I have a sand rail i purchase with a trany that has 3 ribs on top, a Gear reduction box on the axle's. The guy that i bout it from said it's a 1600cc Engine. But how can i determine that? I've try to look for the code on the engine block besides or under neath the Resperator... and it appears to be scracth off :-( Any help?
the type 4 is very different that the type 1....the quickest way to tell the difference is by looking at the exhaust ports on the heads. The type 1 always directs the exhaust horizontally and the type 4 vertically. The cooling system is another give away but aftermarket systems for the type 4 are now available that are similar to the type 1 style.
Thanx for the videos. I got a 78 2.0 in my 72 westy. Switched to a single Weber progressive from stock 72 dual solex. Big mistake...I assume the dual Weber IDF is a good set up....?
the set i ran on my Type 4 ran flawlessly.....but for the money in would recommend a set of ICT's. A set of dual 40's runs about 700 bucks, a dual set of ICT's will cost you around 400....for the money i would definitely recommend them.
You could put a "kill switch" to the Coil and crank the engine first, then hit the switch powering the coil. I have done this for years with high compresion motors of all types. It works real good. V.
Hambone! It's me, Max! Formerly Starbucksmunky, I got a new Youtube account. I'm happy you got your Type 4 started up :) and installed. Unfortunately, I had to sell my '78 bus, but hopefully I'll be buying a blue and white '71 soon (going to college, free money for low income students :D, I can spend it on anything. I'll keep you updated!
thanks man.. i've been watching one by one your vids..you just dont know how interested i am in vw's... here in the Philippines we are very limited in parts and tech...but still buggin on..keep up the good work
maybe so but i wouldn't recommend it....the hydraulic motors were plagued with issues, I'm not certain if it was due to oiling or design problems but they didn't last as long as solids.
great video. I followed Jake Raby's video when I built my type 4, I wish i'd seen your videos on here too. Great tip for using permatex to hold the oil cooler seals in place on your earlier video. What exhaust are you running on this, it sounds great
wathcin ya vids from the UK here hambone, i have a 2.0 CU aircooled that i've just built with some help from ya videos, i got weber idf carbs to put on tomorrow & setup? scarey!
my bus is a t3 over there you guys call it a vanagon i think, really enjoy ya vids bud! keep um comin! top stuff! lets see that motor of yours in the bus smokin the tyres LOL
@1968hambone It just passed smog here in emissions gestapo California. I just ordered a new voltage regulator from auto zone because it keeps killing batteries, and this weekend I'm taking it to the beach for the first time (while I've owned it, anyway).
Thanks.
DirtyRailers 1 month ago
I have a sand rail i purchase with a trany that has 3 ribs on top, a Gear reduction box on the axle's. The guy that i bout it from said it's a 1600cc Engine. But how can i determine that? I've try to look for the code on the engine block besides or under neath the Resperator... and it appears to be scracth off :-( Any help?
Thanks,
Sincerly, a VW Enthusias :-)
DirtyRailers 1 month ago
@DirtyRailers
the type 4 is very different that the type 1....the quickest way to tell the difference is by looking at the exhaust ports on the heads. The type 1 always directs the exhaust horizontally and the type 4 vertically. The cooling system is another give away but aftermarket systems for the type 4 are now available that are similar to the type 1 style.
thx for watchin'!
1968hambone 1 month ago
They say there's no stupid questions if there not ask. I'm sort of new to the vw world, and i'm getting fun of it :-D
What is a Type 4 Engine? I heard you say it came out of your van, what year and model and what type of transmission does it have?
DirtyRailers 1 month ago
Thanx for the videos. I got a 78 2.0 in my 72 westy. Switched to a single Weber progressive from stock 72 dual solex. Big mistake...I assume the dual Weber IDF is a good set up....?
lisadaveg 1 month ago
@lisadaveg
the set i ran on my Type 4 ran flawlessly.....but for the money in would recommend a set of ICT's. A set of dual 40's runs about 700 bucks, a dual set of ICT's will cost you around 400....for the money i would definitely recommend them.
thx for watchin'
1968hambone 1 month ago
You could put a "kill switch" to the Coil and crank the engine first, then hit the switch powering the coil. I have done this for years with high compresion motors of all types. It works real good. V.
vaccumme 2 months ago
Hambone! It's me, Max! Formerly Starbucksmunky, I got a new Youtube account. I'm happy you got your Type 4 started up :) and installed. Unfortunately, I had to sell my '78 bus, but hopefully I'll be buying a blue and white '71 soon (going to college, free money for low income students :D, I can spend it on anything. I'll keep you updated!
maximeDpetrov 2 months ago
@maximeDpetrov
good to hear from you Max......keep me posted on your progress!
1968hambone 2 months ago
thanks man.. i've been watching one by one your vids..you just dont know how interested i am in vw's... here in the Philippines we are very limited in parts and tech...but still buggin on..keep up the good work
sim1mac 5 months ago
@sim1mac
thx for watchin'....glad you are enjoying the vids!
1968hambone 5 months ago
@TheoryIsSpeculation
sounds like you're a man of great taste in vehicles....lol....VW's sure are a lot of fun!
thx for watching...i hope you enjoy my channel!
1968hambone 6 months ago
@TheoryIsSpeculation
maybe so but i wouldn't recommend it....the hydraulic motors were plagued with issues, I'm not certain if it was due to oiling or design problems but they didn't last as long as solids.
thanks for watching!
1968hambone 6 months ago
is that a bug engine? what carbs are you using there?
onlyreallifematters 6 months ago
@onlyreallifematters
no....it's a Bus engine, the carbs are dual Weber IDFs
thx for watching!
1968hambone 6 months ago
great video. I followed Jake Raby's video when I built my type 4, I wish i'd seen your videos on here too. Great tip for using permatex to hold the oil cooler seals in place on your earlier video. What exhaust are you running on this, it sounds great
RekoJoker 7 months ago
awsome ! will that fit in a bug
DanOlooney 9 months ago
@DanOlooney
yes.....Jake Raby sells a kit to make it happen....
1968hambone 9 months ago
@1968hambone cool thanks man , keep maken those vids, I loved bugs since I dont remember later
DanOlooney 9 months ago
Congrats mate sounds awesome!
bneild 1 year ago
@bneild
thx buddy.....i appreciate you tuning in!
1968hambone 1 year ago
metrick system sucks
210johndeere 1 year ago
@210johndeere
lol....it's all greek to me bud!
1968hambone 1 year ago
Good hear your feeling better.
Runs great HB! Nice job.
edzgarage 1 year ago
@edzgarage
thx ed....good days and bad days....lol
1968hambone 1 year ago
Nice work buddy!
UberElectricEagle 1 year ago
@UberElectricEagle
thx Eagle....it was long time comin'....
1968hambone 1 year ago
wathcin ya vids from the UK here hambone, i have a 2.0 CU aircooled that i've just built with some help from ya videos, i got weber idf carbs to put on tomorrow & setup? scarey!
my bus is a t3 over there you guys call it a vanagon i think, really enjoy ya vids bud! keep um comin! top stuff! lets see that motor of yours in the bus smokin the tyres LOL
smallweights 1 year ago
@smallweights
great to hear from ya smallweights & glad to hear some of my vids were useful!
don't fear the install and setup on your carbs...it's not hard @ all....i'd be glad to assist in anyway i could
take care buddy....hey make sure to post some vids on your project dude!
1968hambone 1 year ago
Runs like a top Hambone !!! Congrats to a job well done ! Can't wait to see the tires spinnin on the van !
farmall1938 1 year ago
@farmall1938
thx farmall....i'll be more than glad when i get it installed
take care buddy!
1968hambone 1 year ago
Great wrenchin' HB. That's really cool it's running so well.
TheSaturnV 1 year ago
@TheSaturnV
thx Saturn....she's runnin' great ...I hope she gives me a few good years of service in my bus!
1968hambone 1 year ago
wow that engine is AWESOME! good work man
Titliest07 1 year ago
@Titliest07
I took a while John.....i'm slooooowwwww.....lol
thx buddy!
1968hambone 1 year ago
sounds good HB
500passwords 1 year ago
@500passwords
thx 500...hope she performs well in the ole van!
1968hambone 1 year ago
Congrats on the startup Hambone! Purrs like a kitten. Did a real good job on it.
starbucksmunky 1 year ago
@starbucksmunky
thx Max....i appreciate it
Got any updates for us?
1968hambone 1 year ago
@1968hambone It just passed smog here in emissions gestapo California. I just ordered a new voltage regulator from auto zone because it keeps killing batteries, and this weekend I'm taking it to the beach for the first time (while I've owned it, anyway).
starbucksmunky 1 year ago