How to Rebuild a VW Air-Cooled Engine "PART 3" Bearing Fitment | JW Classic VW

***JW Classic VW*** brings you the 3rd video in a series that covers how to rebuild your stock 40 HP Volkswagen Engine. This video will cover the difference between plasti gauge and the use of a micrometer. Also covered will be the install of the rods on the crankshaft, the main bearing install prep, cam bearing thrust adjustment, and install.

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📽📽📽 Video Time Line Break Down 📽📽📽
4:50 Video Intro
8:42 Plasti Gauge vs. Micrometer
14:15 Connecting Rod Install
15:48 Connecting Rod Fall Over Test
16:28 Main Bearing Dowel Install/Inspection
18:52 Main Bearing Install Marking
23:39 CAM Dry Fitting & Thrust Correction
25:27 CAM Thrust Bearing Sizing
27:07 Main Bearing Oil Gallery Printing/Clearing
29:39 Final Thoughts

👀👀Reference Material👀👀
**Connecting Rod side Play: .004-.016 with a wear limit at .028
**Cam Shaft Thrust Setting: Endplay: .002-.004"
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** Parts List for the 40 HP rebuild- https://www.facebook.com/groups/1254174451415854/files/
- just look for the excel doc but check out the other resource docs there.

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