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Fixing the rub ... The bottom ends of the liners which stand .040" proud of the block created a couple thousandths interference with...

Important modifications to get a better functioning of my 18 cylinder , I hope :rolleyes: : I would like to put the spark plugs on the...

Distributor cap I designed and built the first prototypes with 3 levels in height, each level manages 6 cylinders. It runs at low rpm...

Split bearings in a pressurized oil system, especially those with oil grooves, need a full 360 degrees of coverage around their journals...

Continuing on with the rods ... The bores for the small end bearings were drilled and reamed next. The bearings themselves were turned...

After laying in the crankshaft, work began on the connecting rods. Gage pins in conjunction with a simple shop-made fixture were used to...

The jig for sawing the round bar lengthwise is something worth remembering. 👍

Valve cover t-bar hold-downs were popular dress-up items on engines from the 289's era, and a set for the model was machined next. The...

From a machining perspective the manifolds are organic parts with no convenient work-holding surfaces and so were designed to be...

After some sketchy band sawing, the 2"x4"x10" starting workpieces for the manifolds wound up being the last of the large chunks of my 25...

The dipstick ... The dipstick was the last item on my 'loose ends' list. Located in a busy area on the 289, the dipstick tube snakes...

The water neck returns coolant to the radiator and is part of the thermostat housing bolted to the front of the intake manifold. Its...

Although the alternator will tension the fan belts, it's mostly a cosmetic addition. The goal was to come up with something realistic...