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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...
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Important modifications to get a better functioning of my 18 cylinder , I hope :rolleyes: : I would like to put the spark plugs on the...
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Distributor cap I designed and built the first prototypes with 3 levels in height, each level manages 6 cylinders. It runs at low rpm...
Nov 21, 2023
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Split bearings in a pressurized oil system, especially those with oil grooves, need a full 360 degrees of coverage around their journals...
Nov 17, 2023
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Continuing on with the rods ... The bores for the small end bearings were drilled and reamed next. The bearings themselves were turned...
Nov 10, 2023
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After laying in the crankshaft, work began on the connecting rods. Gage pins in conjunction with a simple shop-made fixture were used to...
Nov 6, 2023
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The jig for sawing the round bar lengthwise is something worth remembering. 👍
Oct 27, 2023
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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...
Oct 18, 2023
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From a machining perspective the manifolds are organic parts with no convenient work-holding surfaces and so were designed to be...
Oct 9, 2023
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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...
Oct 4, 2023
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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...
Sep 21, 2023
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The water neck returns coolant to the radiator and is part of the thermostat housing bolted to the front of the intake manifold. Its...
Sep 15, 2023
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Although the alternator will tension the fan belts, it's mostly a cosmetic addition. The goal was to come up with something realistic...
Sep 15, 2023
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