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Mr. Okrasa Original Old Speed
Joined: May 20, 2000 Posts: 727 Location: Eastside, Costa Mesa. So. Califas...Loco's ;-)
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Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2016 10:05 pm Post subject: Re: 36hp 1500cc Eng. Build |
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Thank you all for the kind words in this thread about my work. I am called to strive for perfection on a daily basis.
I want my work to reflect my passion for these little jewels that I build. Each engine I build as if I were building
it for myself. If it does not meet my high quality standards, I don't expect the customer to be happy and it wont
leave my workshop. As a retired aircrarft structure mechanic for 21 years at The Boeing Company, C-17 military
cargo transport, I believe in 1st time quality as the minimum norm. Cheers and God Bless, Mr. Okrasa
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See my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/okrasa/
1959 VW Karmann Ghia Coupe / Bamboo-Green / Denzel 1300cc / OG. owner, paint
Denzel engine running. See this link: https://youtu.be/DgUlsQDTXTE
VW www.Okrasa.com
356 www.PreA356.com |
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Robert Chambers Samba Member
Joined: August 11, 2005 Posts: 216
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Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2016 7:19 pm Post subject: Re: 36hp 1500cc Eng. Build |
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Amazing! Looks better than New! _________________ '63 OG 117 Herbie Replica
'56 Euro Oval Deluxe
'52 Standard Zwitter
'63 OG 117 |
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Mr. Okrasa Original Old Speed
Joined: May 20, 2000 Posts: 727 Location: Eastside, Costa Mesa. So. Califas...Loco's ;-)
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Mr. Okrasa Original Old Speed
Joined: May 20, 2000 Posts: 727 Location: Eastside, Costa Mesa. So. Califas...Loco's ;-)
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Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2016 10:27 pm Post subject: Re: 36hp 1500cc Eng. Build |
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Lingwendil wrote: |
I'm assuming you have a shop Alodine your case and sump...
I was thinking of building up a Vintage Speed style 40HP at some point and having alodine applied. |
Alodine is for aluminum and not magnesium. Dow #1 is for magnesium. The sump is aluminum but that was treated with a chromate type treatment. _________________
See my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/okrasa/
1959 VW Karmann Ghia Coupe / Bamboo-Green / Denzel 1300cc / OG. owner, paint
Denzel engine running. See this link: https://youtu.be/DgUlsQDTXTE
VW www.Okrasa.com
356 www.PreA356.com |
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Lingwendil Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2009 Posts: 3988 Location: Antioch, California, a block from the hood
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ibilisi Samba Member
Joined: August 12, 2011 Posts: 45 Location: United States
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Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2016 11:12 am Post subject: Re: 36hp 1500cc Eng. Build |
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I love these threads. I really need to get my garage finished so I can start making progress on my '57!
Thanks for the pictures and info! |
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williamM Samba Member
Joined: August 07, 2008 Posts: 4333 Location: southwest Arizona
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Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2016 8:02 am Post subject: Re: 36hp 1500cc Eng. Build |
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Great looking engine- what are your projected power out put on that set up? _________________ some days I get up and just sit and think. Some days I just sit.
opinion untempered by fact is ignorance.
Don't step in any! |
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tobiasax Samba Member
Joined: May 07, 2004 Posts: 202 Location: Sweden
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Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2016 7:54 am Post subject: Re: 36hp 1500cc Eng. Build |
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Wow! Nice job Mr. Okrasa! _________________ __________________________________________ |
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Mr. Okrasa Original Old Speed
Joined: May 20, 2000 Posts: 727 Location: Eastside, Costa Mesa. So. Califas...Loco's ;-)
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Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2016 9:22 pm Post subject: Re: 36hp 1500cc Eng. Build |
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I installed the valve train today. Will install the oil galley plugs, valve covers, flywheel seal and torque.
Should go to the craters on Thurs. afternoon.
Cheers. Mr. Okrasa
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See my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/okrasa/
1959 VW Karmann Ghia Coupe / Bamboo-Green / Denzel 1300cc / OG. owner, paint
Denzel engine running. See this link: https://youtu.be/DgUlsQDTXTE
VW www.Okrasa.com
356 www.PreA356.com |
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wcfvw69 Samba Purist
Joined: June 10, 2004 Posts: 13389 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2016 4:51 pm Post subject: Re: 36hp 1500cc Eng. Build |
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I love these engine builds as well. Amazing how meticulously clean the parts are.
That Ghia engine is ssoo smooth, sitting there idling.
Nice work! _________________ Contact me at [email protected]
Follow me on instagram @sparxwerksllc
Decades of VW and VW parts restoration experience.
The Samba member since 2004.
**Now rebuilding throttle bodies for VW's and Porsche's**
**Restored German Bosch distributors for sale or I can restore yours**
**Restored German Pierburg fuel pumps for sale or I can restore yours**
**Restored Porsche fuel pumps or I can restore yours**
**Restored Porsche distributors or I can restore yours** |
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Mr. Okrasa Original Old Speed
Joined: May 20, 2000 Posts: 727 Location: Eastside, Costa Mesa. So. Califas...Loco's ;-)
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Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2016 1:39 pm Post subject: Re: 36hp 1500cc Eng. Build |
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sled wrote: |
have those heads been ported?
very nice work Joe. |
While the heads appear to have been ported, they are actually "as cast". With the small Solex style carbs,
you can only flow so much air/fuel through them. Porting/polish ports really comes into effect when you
have all the variables: big valve heads & camshaft, comp. exhaust, match port int/manif.,
BIG 40 Weber's / Solex's, high (mild) compression and of course........a heavy foot! _________________
See my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/okrasa/
1959 VW Karmann Ghia Coupe / Bamboo-Green / Denzel 1300cc / OG. owner, paint
Denzel engine running. See this link: https://youtu.be/DgUlsQDTXTE
VW www.Okrasa.com
356 www.PreA356.com |
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Low Bräu Samba Member
Joined: December 12, 2003 Posts: 346 Location: Merritt Island, FL
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Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2016 8:14 am Post subject: Re: 36hp 1500cc Eng. Build |
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Beautiful looking motor as always Joe. _________________ Independent German Auto
671 Fern Drive
Merritt Island, FL 32952
(321) 449-4665
Specializing in repair and maintenance for Porsche, BMW, Mini, Audi, and Volkswagen.
1952 Standard Beetle
1960 SO-23 Westfalia
1961 L-380 Turkis Deluxe Beetle
1985 Vanagon Country Homes Camper (work in progress - EG33 swap) |
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sled Samba Member
Joined: February 16, 2005 Posts: 6179
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Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2016 7:24 am Post subject: Re: 36hp 1500cc Eng. Build |
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have those heads been ported?
very nice work Joe. _________________ drive your split. |
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Mr. Okrasa Original Old Speed
Joined: May 20, 2000 Posts: 727 Location: Eastside, Costa Mesa. So. Califas...Loco's ;-)
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Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 11:56 pm Post subject: Re: 36hp 1500cc Eng. Build |
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GTV wrote: |
That is a thing of beauty.
Please keep the pictures coming. I love your builds. |
I made more progress on the 1500cc 36hp build today.....
I read a thread that the factory valve job on the heads is not as good as it could be so I "touched" the seats with a fine stone.
Installed 80mm pistons.
Installed cylinders.
Installed W.West heads.
Cheers! Mr. Okrasa _________________
See my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/okrasa/
1959 VW Karmann Ghia Coupe / Bamboo-Green / Denzel 1300cc / OG. owner, paint
Denzel engine running. See this link: https://youtu.be/DgUlsQDTXTE
VW www.Okrasa.com
356 www.PreA356.com |
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Mr. Okrasa Original Old Speed
Joined: May 20, 2000 Posts: 727 Location: Eastside, Costa Mesa. So. Califas...Loco's ;-)
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Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 11:46 pm Post subject: Re: 36hp 1500cc Eng. Build |
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GTV wrote: |
That is a thing of beauty.
Any reason why you don't use a counterweighted crank and/or a lightened flywheel?
Please keep the pictures coming. I love your builds. |
I dont like to use the later C/W 912 cranks as there is a lot of weight spinning within the magnesium block.
Early Porsche 2pc. 1500cc engines use the non-counterweighted crank with great success. I have used
early "A" - "B" cranks and have never had any type of failure so i'm sticking with what works for me.
I like the full weight of the stock flywheel. It dampens the crankshaft impulses and makes for a smoother running engine.
I have a 1300cc Denzel engine in my lowlight Ghia with a full weight flywheel and love how smooth it runs.
Check out the engine running:
Link
Cheers! Mr. Okrasa _________________
See my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/okrasa/
1959 VW Karmann Ghia Coupe / Bamboo-Green / Denzel 1300cc / OG. owner, paint
Denzel engine running. See this link: https://youtu.be/DgUlsQDTXTE
VW www.Okrasa.com
356 www.PreA356.com |
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GTV Samba Member
Joined: March 27, 2004 Posts: 2084 Location: Si'ahl
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Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 6:27 pm Post subject: Re: 36hp 1500cc Eng. Build |
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That is a thing of beauty.
Any reason why you don't use a counterweighted crank and/or a lightened flywheel?
Please keep the pictures coming. I love your builds. _________________ EMPI Power Rules! |
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fcampbell356 Samba Member
Joined: December 15, 2007 Posts: 217 Location: Pensacola, Florida
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Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 6:04 pm Post subject: Re: 36hp 1500cc Eng. Build |
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Thanks for the reply, always like to know.
Frank |
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Mr. Okrasa Original Old Speed
Joined: May 20, 2000 Posts: 727 Location: Eastside, Costa Mesa. So. Califas...Loco's ;-)
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Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 5:19 pm Post subject: Re: 36hp 1500cc Eng. Build |
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fcampbell356 wrote: |
Thanks Mr. O,
Sorry, but should have asked the following.
Did you use Porsche or VW main bearings?
What piston & cylinder?
Love your photos.
Thanks
Frank |
I use Porsche main bearings.
AA 80mm cylinders that I modify.
Cheers! _________________
See my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/okrasa/
1959 VW Karmann Ghia Coupe / Bamboo-Green / Denzel 1300cc / OG. owner, paint
Denzel engine running. See this link: https://youtu.be/DgUlsQDTXTE
VW www.Okrasa.com
356 www.PreA356.com |
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fcampbell356 Samba Member
Joined: December 15, 2007 Posts: 217 Location: Pensacola, Florida
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Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 12:35 pm Post subject: Re: 36hp 1500cc Eng. Build |
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Thanks Mr. O,
Sorry, but should have asked the following.
Did you use Porsche or VW main bearings?
What piston & cylinder?
Love your photos.
Thanks
Frank |
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Mr. Okrasa Original Old Speed
Joined: May 20, 2000 Posts: 727 Location: Eastside, Costa Mesa. So. Califas...Loco's ;-)
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Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 11:19 am Post subject: Re: 36hp 1500cc Eng. Build |
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fcampbell356 wrote: |
Very nice, would like to ask a couple of questions.
What camshaft did you use?
Did you resurface the flywheel?
What lifters are you using?
Thanks
Frank |
To answer your questions in order:
1) I use my own grind. Porsche Super 270*
2) I had Jose @ DPR Performance Cranks & Flywheels resurface, 8-dowell and balance the flywheel.
3) I'm using NOS German 1pc. lifters that I lengthened for stroker motor.
Cheers! Mr. Okrasa _________________
See my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/okrasa/
1959 VW Karmann Ghia Coupe / Bamboo-Green / Denzel 1300cc / OG. owner, paint
Denzel engine running. See this link: https://youtu.be/DgUlsQDTXTE
VW www.Okrasa.com
356 www.PreA356.com |
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