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I used a watch crystal glass for my fuel tank end - very inexpensive on Amazon.com. I glued it into the tank end recess with Gorilla super glue, not expecting it to last very long. It's still not leaking after almost 7 years! Scott

Beautiful engine and runs well! There is something really special about getting an I.C. engine to run the first time. Scott

Hi Brian, I had Knee replacement surgery a few years ago. After the first week I was able to spend about 45 minutes in the shop before I had to sit for a couple of hours. I actually got quite a bit done during my recuperation. The more active you are the faster it will heal. Wishing you the...

Thanks, everyone. I really appreciate your help with this. I will have to update my CAD skills! Scott

I have the original drawings, but the frames are not dimensioned to be programmed on a Prototrak. They were designed to be laser cut from a DXF file. I don't have a DXF converter available. I need to program them point to point. Thanks, Scott

Hello everyone, I want to build a Gerry's Beam. I know that I'm late to the party with this, but I like the design. Are there any imperial dimensioned drawings for the frames? I need point to point drawings so I can program my Prototrak Mill to cut them out. I have been searching for a while...

My first I.C. engines were from plans from UpshurEngineWorks.com The plans are very good and include instructions and building tips. Miniature I.C. engines can be tricky to get running, but it's a great feeling when they first start! Scott

I remember George showing me this engine at the Cabin Fever Show years ago. The only way that you could tell it was running was by a small quiver on the rocker arms! What a craftsman! Scott

Thanks, everyone. This has been an interesting project. I'm glad I got it completed before boating and fishing season! Scott

Here are some pictures.

Here is the engine cleaned up and ready for the shows! This was the most challenging of my engine builds to date. it has a lot of very small parts (especially in the hit and miss mechanism). A lot of fiddling and adjustments were needed to get it to run properly. Now on to the next project! Scott

I have used a pump garden sprayer to run my engines (with appropriate fittings). I also have a California Air Tools CAT-1P1060S small quiet compressor (about $165) that works well at shows with electric power. It is very quiet. Scott

This is the vertical air cooled version. The castings came from Little Locos. The kit and plans are excellent! It has been a 3 year project. I still have to tidy up the wiring and do some more fine tuning - but it works! Enjoy!

Looks great - cool design! ;) Scott

I'm a flywheel guy too. I like your idea! Making the whole thing out of steel would make the welding easier. Scott