Taking a run at checking out the oil pump endplay. This is the amount of movement the tang should be able to travel back and forth after the pump is mounted to the case. After putting the third piece in the vice, and mounting the oil pump to the face with gasket, I was getting …
There are a number of special Porsche tools suggested in the factory manuals. Among them is one for correctly installing the flywheel, also known as rear main seal (RMS). The key is to get the seal inserted evenly and to proper depth. The original tool was actually Volkswagen part VW204B. As you might expect, originals …
The nuances of Porsche 356 engine building are never-ending. This weeks installment is regarding gaskets and seals. One might think that the purchase of a handy kit like the Victor Reinz Engine Case (aka bottom end) 08-18238-02 Gasket Set would be the end to all your worries. Probably not so. First issue is that none …
We are gathered here today to celebrate the joining of these two case halves. The case went together mostly without issue. Crank turns easily in the torqued together case. Sealed the halves with Permatex Aviation Form-A-Gasket. Not to much oozed out when torqued up, but a little. Would like to believe that’s a good sign …
Located a starter that is model and date code correct for our car. 3R would make it March of 1960. No one will probably ever notice but me, but as The Maestro would say, “it keeps the Porsche gods happy”. It came from Deluxe Customs. It, and the voltage regulator, will now go out to …
Some considerations regarding bearing installation. Somewhat complicated by our not completely stock combination of 912 crankshaft with a B Super 90 case. Let’s see if I can articulate this clearly… We have a 912 crankshaft with main bearings measuring: 50 mm 55 mm 55 mm The Super 90 case has slotted bearing seats in all …
After a couple attempts, I was able to get the cam drive gear on the crankshaft. I thought I was being clever using a toaster oven to heat the camshaft drive gear. It went to 400 degrees F and was small enough to take in the garage so the gear would be close to the …
Third time was a charm. Successfully mounted the connecting rods on the crankshaft today. A small victory after a lot of time wasted.
Received the parts back from Van Nuys Plating. They were very nice. On time. On budget. I’m not quite sure what to make of the finished product. Obviously it is just a plating, so the supplied part has a good deal of influence on the look. It is a dull whitish silver in person. I …
I was somewhat anxious and a little excited to start assembly of the engine today. I took the better part of the morning cleaning, arranging, and even went so far as to create a playlist for the occasion. Jazz instrumentals seem appropriate. I started assembly, carefully following the guidance of The Maestro books and video. …
