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• Carrying a large outboard in a Vanagon (plus some NVC outboard motor 2 stroke vs 4 questions)
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 8 Sep 2005 10:16:46 -0400
  ...As for 2 stroke vs. 4 stroke it like one gives up fuel economy for a two stroke in order to save weight over...
• Re: Carrying a large outboard in a Vanagon (plus some NVC outboard motor 2 stroke vs 4 questions)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 8 Sep 2005 11:03:06 -0400
  If your going to be removing the engine and laying it down for storage, transport etc, the 4 stroke is out. Even with draining...
• Re: Measuring engine RPM based on Hall sender/coil signals
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 09:19:35 -0400
  ...Every cylinder gets a spark once every 720 degrees (spark, 180o power stroke, 180o exhaust stroke, 180o intake stroke, 180o compression stroke, repeat), so...
• Re: Carrying a large outboard in a Vanagon (plus some NVC outboard motor 2 stroke vs 4 questions)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 8 Sep 2005 11:45:04 -0400
  ...Semi permanent go for the 4 stroke. Portable-2 stroke. Dennis ----- Original Message ----- From: Alistair Bell <albell@uvic.ca> Date: Thursday, September 8, 2005...
• Re: Carrying a large outboard in a Vanagon (plus some NVC outboard motor 2 stroke vs 4 questions)
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 8 Sep 2005 11:57:09 -0400
  ...Semi permanent go for the 4 stroke. Portable-2 stroke. > > Dennis > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Alistair Bell <albell@uvic.ca> > Date: Thursday, September 8, 2005...
• Re: those bleeding questions again
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 13 May 2004 09:39:37 -0700
  David, I am inclined to agree with your logic but would still suggest that a full stroke not be used during the bleeding. Less...
• Re: those bleeding questions again
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 13 May 2004 12:07:36 -0400
  ...So I don't think there are the same corrosion issues with using a full stroke for bleeding. David Brodbeck, N8SRE '86 Volvo 240DL...
• Re: Carrying a large outboard in a Vanagon (plus some NVC outboard motor 2 stroke vs 4 questions)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 8 Sep 2005 08:20:09 -0700
  The big down-side, IMO, to 2 strokes is the amount of oil they can put into a lake. Alistair On 8-Sep-05...
• Re: How do you check compression?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 14:17:47 -0400
  ...A cylinder not in optimal compression >will require 6 - 8 strokes to reach max. reading. So the reading as >well as number of stroke...
• Brake pedal problem
  Historical mailing list - Steven Cu
  Sun, 28 Jun 1998 08:19:44 -0500
  ...It is usually short after the 2nd successive stroke of the pedal, could it be that the brake master is failing,air in the...
• Re: Compression braking & Power Loss
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 08:27:57 -0800
  ...The exhaust stroke is just pushing the air into the open exhaust manifold, so there's negligible resistance there. On the intake stroke, though...
• Re: How do you check compression?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 12:00:34 -0700
  ...A cylinder not in optimal compression > >will require 6 - 8 strokes to reach max. reading. So the reading as > >well as number of stroke...
• Re: lifters for new engine? - and increased stroke
  Historical mailing list - Open Wheel Racing
  Sun, 23 Mar 2003 15:31:18 -0600
  ...When you change the stroke (making it longer), the rod travels farther in the cylinder of course. So to keep the piston in the...
• Re: Engine braking with a turbo...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:29:10 +1200
  ...As a 4-stroke gas engine is to a 2-stroke gas engine, so a 4-stroke diesel is to a 4-stroke gas...
• Compression Ratio, Sensitivity Test
  Historical mailing list - christian krahforst
  Tue, 19 Mar 1996 12:21:54 +0000
  ...A Stroke: 69 mm Chamber Vol: 49.2 cc Deck Height: 1.7 mm CR: 7.72 B Stroke: 69 mm Chamber Vol: 49...
• Re: Has anyone "stroked" a 2.1L motor
  Historical mailing list - Clark, Patrick, NLNS
  Tue, 12 Mar 2002 19:14:31 -0500
  Tom DelPriore of Nick's Automotive (Sonoma, CA) is currently working on a stroked 2.1. While it's not complete, you might want...
• Re: More horse power from the 2.1??
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Jul 1996 16:40:05 -0400
  I (Syncrohead) said: >> Also, the pressures created by the piston compression are far higher than any turbo >>can create during the intake stroke. Sstones...
• Re: How do you check compression?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 19:12:42 -0700
  ...There is a difference in the result between reading at the 4th stroke and as many stroke as needed until the reading max out...
• Re: This may sound stupid, but... can a 1.9 be set up as a 2.1?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 3 Jun 2003 07:37:29 EDT
  You can have your 1.9L crank welded and off set ground to make it a bigger stroke and add bigger pistons 95/96...
• Re: aligning distributor
  Historical mailing list - Paul Henderson
  Wed, 27 Aug 1997 09:37:41 -0500
  On a 4 cycle engine, the distributor should be inserted when the #1 cylinder is at TDC for the *compression* stroke, i.e. valves...
• Re: Stroke
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 7 Aug 2014 07:43:42 -0700
  Hi John, When I saw the title I thought you forgot "bore & (stroke)! Congratulations!� Robert 1982 Westfalia� "Nothing Else Is A Vanagon" >________________________________ > From: John...
• Re: How do you check compression?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 10:43:14 -0700
  ...A cylinder not in optimal compression will require 6 - 8 strokes to reach max. reading. So the reading as well as number of stroke...
• Re: those bleeding questions again
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Thu, 13 May 2004 10:07:21 -0700
  ...those bleeding questions again David, I am inclined to agree with your logic but would still suggest that a full stroke not be used...
• Re: Help diagnose Cinco
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Mon, 7 Nov 2005 07:57:34 -0800
  > Am I right in assuming that on a 4-stroke engine like this, the TDC > mark on the pulley turns at the speed of...
• Re: Carrying a large outboard in a Vanagon (plus some NVC outboard motor 2 stroke vs 4 questions)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Mon, 12 Sep 2005 22:29:17 -0400
  ...The fact that you have twice as many power strokes over a 4 stroke does make them lighter..but at the cost above. Obviously...
• Steve's 2wd springs
  Historical mailing list - Chris Dixon
  Wed, 16 Feb 2005 22:14:16 EST
  Yo, Chip at Unique imports in Mission Viejo - the dude who built my stroker WBX - put a set of yer 2wd springs on his...
• Re: lifters for new engine? - and increased stroke
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly
  Mon, 24 Mar 2003 11:12:44 -0700
  ...The advantage of stroke is the displacement AND the increased leverage on the crank (more grunt), but it's a pain when you have...
• Re: How do you check compression?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 11:17:56 -0700
  ...A cylinder not in optimal compression > will require 6 - 8 strokes to reach max. reading. So the reading as > well as number of stroke...
• Re: How do you check compression?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 18:21:58 +0000
  ...A cylinder not in optimal compression > will require 6 - 8 strokes to reach max. reading. So the reading as > well as number of stroke...
• Re: BOSTON BOBS OIL PRESSURE THOUGHTS---STROKE CHANGE-CW crank NEEDED
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 16 Jan 2001 10:57:14 EST
  ...Bigger strokes are available, why did VW stick with the 76 mm stroke rather than the 78.4 mm stroke or bigger? They did...
• Re: How do you check compression?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 11:58:02 -0700
  ...But it takes 6-8 strokes to reach max reading. If you have a Honda you will find it takes 4-5 strokes only...
• Re: Cam timing
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 20 Aug 2007 10:06:54 -0500
  No valves in a two stroke engine. And I remember correctly, the plug fires on every crank rotation, unlike a four stroke. John Rodgers...
• Re: How do you check compression?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 14:27:17 -0700
  ...A cylinder not in optimal compression will require 6 - 8 strokes to reach max. reading. So the reading as well as number of stroke...
• Re: How do you check compression?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 11:40:29 -0700
  ...A cylinder not in optimal compression >> will require 6 - 8 strokes to reach max. reading. So the reading as >> well as number of stroke...
• Re: How do you check compression?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 20:41:55 -0500
  ...A cylinder not in optimal compression >>will require 6 - 8 strokes to reach max. reading. So the reading as >>well as number of stroke...
• Re: Compression losses
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hollingsworth
  Wed, 6 Jan 1999 21:41:16 -0800
  ...One thing often not considered on four stroke engines, the above it the way to figure uncorrected compression ratios. The proper 'corrected' compression ratio...
• Re: lifters for new engine? - and increased stroke
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Sun, 23 Mar 2003 23:53:28 EST
  John would you think that more stroke would produce more volume of heat at the same pressure?(are you drawing more air/fuel) assuming...
• Re: lifters for new engine? - and increased stroke
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 23 Mar 2003 16:41:04 -0600
  ...When you change the stroke > (making > it longer), the rod travels farther in the cylinder of course. So to > keep > the piston in the...
• Fw: 86 syncro I-4 swap
  Historical mailing list - Jon Brown
  Mon, 2 Jun 2003 08:07:26 -0700
  Quoting from Go-westy's site for their 2268cc bored and stroked motor: Specially machined crankshaft with 80mm stroke. Specially machined connecting rods for...
• Re: How do you check compression?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 14:29:39 -0700
  ...A cylinder not in optimal compression > will require 6 - 8 strokes to reach max. reading. So the reading as > well as number of stroke...
• Re: Stroke
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Wed, 13 Aug 2014 14:16:10 -0700
  ...Stroke As many of you know - by way of the kindness of List Member Jim Felder - I had a stroke back in the last...
• Re: What is your dream van? Friday Topic
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 29 Jul 2002 22:56:02 +1200
  >2 cycles are lighter, more power efficient, having a power stroke each time >the piston rises. No crankcase+no oil changes, less moving parts...
• Re: lifters for new engine? - and increased stroke
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Sun, 23 Mar 2003 17:32:33 -0800
  ...When you > change the stroke (making > it longer), the rod travels farther in the cylinder > of course. So to keep > the piston in the...
• Re: EV engine - is it a 2.5L 5cyl?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 10 Aug 1999 21:21:47 +0200
  ...It is a 2,2 Audi with a longer stroke. PerL 87 Syncro 112i
• Re: A/C tranny in my na diesel!
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 28 Oct 2012 10:03:28 -0700
  Yes, the 1.9 diesel engines have a longer stroke than the 1.6 diesels, as well as a larger bore. Any of the...
• Re: 2.0 Power
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir H. Desai
  Mon, 15 Dec 2003 01:29:08 -0500
  ...had any experience with increasing the power? Either doing the long stroke, big bore or both? Is there a significant loss of engine life...
• Re: motor swapping
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 03 Jan 1995 12:41:34 +0500
  Chris Schalick writes: >The "1835" engine has the same case as a 1600, just with bigger pistons and >cylinders (and a stroker crankshaft? Damn...
• Re: clutch pedal travel
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 10 Jun 2019 11:01:11 -0600
  Good description Dan & That scenario is about as Perfect as it gets for Clutch Release & Engage("Grab") durring Pedal Stroke ~ & if Your Other Van...
• Re: clutch pedal travel
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 10 Jun 2019 12:28:33 -0600
  ...Release & Engage Should happen during the Top 65-85% of the Stroke ~ On 10 Jun , 2019, at 11:07 AM, Dan N wrote: > hi...
• Re: those bleeding questions again
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 13 May 2004 10:39:48 -0700
  ...those bleeding questions again > > > David, > I am inclined to agree with your logic but > would > still suggest that a full stroke not be used...
• Re: clutch pedal travel
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 10 Jun 2019 08:21:35 -0700
  ...from the floor the clutch grab near the Top of the Stroke. thanks dan On Mon, Jun 10, 2019 at 8:14 AM OlRivrRat...
• Re: clutch pedal travel
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 10 Jun 2019 09:40:10 -0700
  ...from the floor *the clutch grab* near the Top of the Stroke. (2/3 travel from Bottom) thanks On Mon, Jun 10, 2019 at...
• Re: R-134A retrofit (JC WHIPME content)
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Fri, 9 Apr 1999 20:26:56 -0500
  ...Actually, I think the EPA is taking a closer look at outdoor power equipment (esp of the 2 stroke variety, which can spew huge...
• Re: How do you check compression?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 11:40:08 -0700
  ...A cylinder not in optimal compression >> will require 6 - 8 strokes to reach max. reading. So the reading as >> well as number of stroke...
• Re: clutch pedal travel
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 10 Jun 2019 10:07:57 -0700
  ...Perfect as it gets > > for Clutch Release & Engage("Grab") durring Pedal Stroke ~ > > & if Your Other Van is the opposite of this, It is the...
• Re: Better MPG or snake oil - baking soda voodoo
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:00:07 -0400
  ...Do you understand 4-stroke operation? Something's not right with your line of thinking there, Chris............ Mike B. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris S...
• Re: Fw: 86 syncro I-4 swap
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 12:18:18 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Jon Brown wrote: > Quoting from Go-westy's site for their 2268cc bored and stroked motor: > Specially machined crankshaft...
• Gene Berg and wasserboxer performance
  Historical mailing list - Cetin Seren
  Mon, 7 Oct 1996 13:26:42 -0400 (EDT)
  My question is pretty naive, but, even if the increased stroke still fit the existing cylinder depth, and did not play havoc with the...
• Re: 1.9L WBX to 2.1L WBX -
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 15 Mar 2005 18:46:36 -0800
  ...When you put a longer stroke crank into an engine, the pistons travel farther. Half of the additional stroke is at the bottom of...
• Re: lifters for new engine? - and increased stroke
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly
  Sun, 23 Mar 2003 19:32:37 -0700
  ...When you > > change the stroke (making > > it longer), the rod travels farther in the cylinder > > of course. So to keep > > the piston in the...