Follow along as I build a high performance 914 engine
Begin tear down
Long-block to short-block
Split the case
Take apart the crank assembly
Remove the oil pressure relief valve
Clean up the fan shroud
Remove secondary oil relief valve
Replace oil galley plugs
Clean case halves
Machine oil pressure sending unit mount
Measure piston ring gaps
Dry assembly (TDC & crank end-play measurements)
Electromotive ignition sensor mounting
New TDC mark on fan
Case clearance for connecting rods
Prepare the camshaft
Crankshaft assembly and rod clearance
Rod bearing defects
New heads arrive!
Rebuild the alternator for $8
Modify engine tin
Setting up to measure valve geometry
Installing rocker studs
Measuring pushrod length and valve travel
Evaluate valve-piston clearance
Making custom pushrods
Lapping cylinders to heads
Modifying windage tray
Final crank assembly
Short-block assembly
Installing pistons in cylinders
Long-block assembly
Installing sheet metal
Distributor drive cover & CHT sensors
Installing exhaust manifolds
Modifying Bursch muffler
Installing transmission
Rebuilding carburetors
Fitting velocity stacks
Building cable throttle linkage
Making oil pressure
First start & initial tune
Preparing for engine installation
Engine installation
CHT gauge
Throttle linkage
First drive
On the dyno
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Introduction page
Begin tear down
Long-block to short-block
Split the case
Take apart the crank assembly
Remove oil pressure relief valve
Clean up the fan shroud
Remove secondary oil relief valve
Replace oil galley plugs
Clean case halves
Machine oil pressure sensor mount
Measure piston ring gaps
First dry assembly
Electromotive sensor mounting
New TDC mark on fan
Case clearance for rods
Prepare the camshaft
Crank assembly and rod clearance
Rod bearing defects
New Heads arrive!
Rebuild the alternator
Modify engine tin
Setting up to measure valve geometry
Install rocker studs
Measure pushrod length/valve travel
Evaluate valve-piston clearance
Making custom pushrods
Lapping cylinders to heads
Modifying windage tray
Final crank assembly
Short-block assembly
Installing pistons in cylinders
Long-block assembly
Installing sheet metal
Distributor drive cover & CHT sensors
Installing exhaust manifolds
Modifying Bursch muffler
Installing transmission
Rebuilding carburetors
Fitting velocity stacks
Building cable throttle linkage
Making oil pressure
First start & initial tune
Preparing for engine installation
Engine installation
CHT gauge
Throttle linkage
First drive
On the dyno
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