Honda GX160- 8.5cc

[Weldsol]

Hi Basil I have used Holts high temp, engine enamel from Halfords in the past with no problems with petrol.
Note I believe Halfords now get their enamel from Craftmaster but I maybe wrong, but I have also used Craftmaster enamels when rebuilding machine tools and never had problems with cutting oils etc,
Paul

 

[Basil]

Finally complete! Yipee!
On and off for 8 months this little engine has been a part of my life.
Last job was getting the timing set using a piston stop and finalizing the wiring. She runs very nice, a little smoky but I think that is due to me having too much oil in the crankcase. Thanks everyone for the encouraging words and advice.
I'll take a little rest and contemplate my next build.

 

[Steamchick]

Superb Modelling. Testimony to your endeavour and skill. - AND perseverance, especially with the paint!
K2

 

[stevehuckss396]

Beautiful job sir!

 

[Basil]

Thank you guys. Another little video showing the starting with the pull starter. I checked the oil level and after measuring the dipper I think I could get away with about half of what is currently in there.

 

[Eccentric]

Awesome. I just love how you went the extra kilometer with all of the fine details. The colors and decals and fuel tank and starter and muffler to name a few. Great job, I really enjoyed following your build.

 

[Charles Lamont]

Exceptional. A medal winner for sure.

 

[GreenTwin]

That is a fabulous piece of work there !

Boggles my mind.

Folks around here are raising the bar mightly high.

.

 

[Bazzer]

Superb job and even sounds right when running.

 

[minh-thanh]

Thank you guys. Another little video showing the starting with the pull starter. I checked the oil level and after measuring the dipper I think I could get away with about half of what is currently in there.

Nice engine and runs great .
Congratulations !
Thanks for sharing.

 

[Stefan-K]

Runs and sounds like the Real engine!
Superb modeling, fine Details, very Well done. Congratulations.
Stefan K.

 

[D and D]

Pure Gold, thanks for sharing with us.

 

[Basil]

Thank you again everyone for the encouraging words. I've taken many of these little engines brand new out of their boxes. I don't know about the other makes but the Honda's always look so pristine. That's what I was mainly aiming for.

 

[Scott_M]

always look so pristine. That's what I was mainly aiming for.

Mission accomplished ! Pristine is only one of many words I would use to describe the finished product It was a pleasure to follow along.
Thank you for taking the time to document and share. It really is a lot of extra work. And, it is appreciated, thank you sir !

Scott

 

[awake]

Superb!

 

[srobovak]

well done. looks and sounds great!

 

[Weldsol]

Absolutely stunning work !
What's next ?

Paul

 

[Basil]

Absolutely stunning work !
What's next ?

Paul

Thank you everyone. Next will be a flash steam setup.

 

[Weldsol]

Thank you everyone. Next will be a flash steam setup.

Hi Basil why steam ? your not worried about the rising petrol costs are you (Ha Ha )
Paul

 

[Basil]

Hi Basil why steam ? your not worried about the rising petrol costs are you (Ha Ha )
Paul

Thank you everyone, Its been a very enjoyable project and I will say something I'm very proud of.
. No Paul, But I have adopted a saying. "If you think petrol is expensive just wait until electric cars properly come on line!"
Anyway, I've read the flash steam books and I'm going to give it a go. I'll start a new thread and again see how far I get. Cheers and good health to everyone.