Steve, Did you have the camshaft magnafluxed also? Make sure the camgear is still properly affixed to the end of the cam. Rings, pistons and rods OK? Were the heads and head studs torqued and all came apart with no looseness? Also check the valve & valve guides for proper clearance--Not just a visual inspection. You also may want to check the valve springs. When I raced Formula Vee's, we torqued the case and head nuts between rounds, and we also checked and adjusted the valve lash. Just make absolutely sure when you re-assemble this engine that every part has the right clearance and meets specs. Good luck and take your time.
Steve Glover <kr...@cox.net> wrote: Well, It appears I had spoken too soon. All initial indications pointed to a broken crank on the VW. We pulled the engine down and did not see anything unusual. I took the crank over to a well known machine shop in the area and had it magnafluxed and dye glowed. Zip, zilch, nada.... No cracks anywhere. Now we are at a total loss for any explanation of the vibration. We will recheck the prop for balance but I think it was too severe of vibration for that. Besides, once it was repaired, refinished, and balanced, it ran really smooth. Now I have no idea what could have caused the problem. Scott Cable KR-2S # 735 Wright City, MO s2cab...@yahoo.com --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Make Yahoo! your home page
