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Chiptosser replied to the thread Painting aluminum castings problems and questions..Hopefully, you are sanding or ruff scuffing all of the surfaces that you want to paint. Alcohols are not always going to get all of... -
Chiptosser replied to the thread Thread Dial.You may be able to judge the thread pitch this way, on low count coarse threads. Also, you are measuring a Acme thread,15 degree angle...
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Chiptosser replied to the thread Flathead hit and miss engine???.Just get some tee bolts and save yourself some grief.
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I also live in the great white north and have dealt with those added on brokerage fees more than a few times myself. One tip you might...
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Chiptosser replied to the thread Seized taper lock.Use a torch and heat the pulley, concentrating the heat around the outside of the taper hub.
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The "shim" to which I refer is a specific spring steel developed for use in shock absorbers. It's very resistant to fatigue, but I can't...
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Chiptosser replied to the thread Two Stroke Reed Valve Material.The metal reed valves used in most engines before composites where made from spring steel. Shim stock tends to fatigue and break at the...
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May I recommend a copy of the Machinery's Handbook to you. My copy of the 25th edition has some 40+ pages on the properties of...
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Chiptosser replied to the thread Flathead hit and miss engine???.I'm a little late to this topic, Brian, have you looked at a Foos engine?
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Chiptosser replied to the thread Ericsson Hot Air Sterling cycle pumping engine.I am curious about your burner set up. Do you have a pict?
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I handmade this Ericsson Sterling Cycle hot air pumping engine from scratch using plans from an Article in Live Steam Magazine October... -
Chiptosser replied to the thread Selection of Steel to use.If you have the chance to use A2 or D2 give it a chance, you'll like it. It machines much nicer than O1 or W1 has a higher chrome and...
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I am not an expert, so take this for what it is worth, but as I have understood it, "drill rod" (or "sliver steel" on the other side of...
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I would address the shortfall in the two head bolt design and add a third bolt around the cylinder and a couple of #6 socket heads each...
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Chiptosser replied to the thread Head gasket.Can you show some pictures? Definitely need a textured surface, just like concrete. Slick and slide. I have never seen a two bolt...
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