Thanks to everyone for there input.As far as reliability is concerned,This is the first cracked head I've had in 26 years.Probably ran the mixture too lean.The only EGT probe I use is on the opposite side from the head that cracked.Tommy W.
On Thu, Apr 21, 2016 at 12:58 PM, Robert7721 via KRnet <krnet at list.krnet.org > wrote: > > Chis, > > > The best practices are incorporated into the designs of both Great Plains > and Revmaster. Lots of good info on their web sites. GP has manuals on > conversion which I bought and use. > > > One other expert was a man called Bob Hoover, but he has passed away. His > blog might still exist. He had some serious issues with the Aerovee VW > design. I don't believe their prop hub design is anywhere near equal to > either GP or Rev. But it is another option out there. > > > My engine has components on it from both Rev and GP. Rev case and > crankshaft. GP dual spark plug cylinder heads. Rev dual ignition (bendix > mag). Converted to use auto spark plugs. Revflow Carb. I feel pretty good > about it's reliability. > > > Biggest reliability issue on Type 1 VW is probably the cylinder heads. > They do have a limited life span running our engines at high power > settings. Plan to replace them as needed. Steve Bennett at GP state this > regularly. > > > Rob Schmitt > N1852Z > > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Chris Prata via KRnet <krnet at list.krnet.org> > To: krnet <krnet at list.krnet.org> > Cc: Chris Prata <chrisprata at live.com> > Sent: Thu, Apr 21, 2016 11:13 am > Subject: KR> VW type 1 questions - best reliability > > After reading the VW heads topic, I am wondering what the main reliability > issues and best practices are on VW currently. > Looks to me that the crankshaft should be forged, heads not cracked (are > there best source for reliable heads?), apply best cooling to heads > possible. and something about the front #4 bearing. > Not sure about anything else structural, and what is best ignition, mag or > electronic, etc. > It is a way off but wondering about this because after 55+ years I would > think that some "norms" and best practices would be out front by now to > keep the VW type 1 turning... so thought I'd ask generally and see what > info/experiences comes back for my KR Saves folder for future reference. > :) > _______________________________________________ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change > options > > > _______________________________________________ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change > options >
