JBugs - 1971 VW Super Beetle - 1800cc Engine Break In - First Start

Our 1800cc stroker engine will be started, but first we need to fill it with oil and get the oil throughout the engine and make sure it has oil pressure. Our tech shows you how to unload all the internals so the engine can build oil pressure safely. Then we’ll drop a fuel line in a can and get our engine fired up, set the timing and run it for 15 minutes to get the camshaft and lifters worn in. It can be a tense few moments hoping that everything holds together on a newly built engine but we and the engine make it through! If you have any questions or comments, let us know below and of course, if you like our video, give it a thumbs up!

Intro 0:00
Bench Starter Installation: 1:05
Engine Preparation: 1:28
Rocker Assembly Removal: 1:54
Oil Pressure Test Run: 2:11
Rocker Assembly Installation: 2:18
Valve Adjustment: 2:38
Initial Engine Start Up: 3:25
Engine Timing Set Up: 4:15
Exhaust Paint Important Notes: 4:57

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Tools used in this video:

12mm Wrench
13mm Wrench
17mm Wrench
3/8" Ratchet
6" Extension
3mm Allen Wrench
5mm Allen wrench
Timing Light
Spark Plug Socket
Flathead Screwdriver

Chemicals Used:

HD30 High Zinc Break-In Engine Oil

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[teonthevwwhisperer]

Great video you always explain everything so well

[all-flat-engines]

Wow my initial startup went way smoother than this, super happy I took a ton of time priming and setting up the carbs

[oldtanker]

Loved the description. Is there any idea of the HP of the engine with the mods you did?

[marijn]

Nice! Would like to redo my engine this way. Why did you choose to go with high lift rockers instead of a different cam? Just figuring stuff out.

[thelocalguest]

I think i found j-bug in real life..
























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[ajelloable]

Is it only the negative and positive (red&black) wires from the electric distributor to the coil???

[wesbuhr]

Great job guys it looks great. On a vw don't you want to use oil with zinc at all times?

[alfonsoc.]

Good morning! What size of exhaust installed and part number as well if you could provide information, thank you

[johnwarfn]

Is it always necessary to remove the rockers from the heads? I've never heard of anyone doing this before or is it just for high performance motors?

[brianseibert]

So how much r u selling this motor for.. I do have a core 1600..

[xxshooterxxdm]

What kind of hp does this engine put out