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Gordon
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Henry Ford's Kitchen Sink Engine (my version)
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I find it amazing the Henry Ford got the engine running at all. He certainly had far less experience with internal combustion engines...
Saturday at 8:39 AM
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My next build--A cross beam vacuum engine
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I agree. I am no expert on these engines but I think that the cam is the problem. As I said above the valve action starts as soon as the...
Sep 14, 2023
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My next build--A cross beam vacuum engine
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I went to bed last night thinking of how I can re-use most of the parts I have made on a four cycle petrol fueled engine Scary what...
Sep 13, 2023
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My next build--A cross beam vacuum engine
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For what it is worth: I built a Duclos Flame Licker several years ago and could not get it to run for more than a few seconds so I put...
Sep 13, 2023
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My next build--A cross beam vacuum engine
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I still wonder about the mass of the flywheel. These things do not have much power. I wonder what would happen if you removed one of the...
Sep 1, 2023
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My next build--A cross beam vacuum engine
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Use gasoline anti freeze HEET in the yellow bottle. Red will not work. I used it in my backpacking stove. I am sure that is available in...
Aug 29, 2023
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Milling machine vise
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OK Thanks. I guess that I will just stick with what I already have. I have a L W Chuck vise which I have been using for several years...
Aug 28, 2023
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Milling machine vise
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That is what I was looking at. $98 on eBay. Seems like the same vise is offered under a couple of different names.
Aug 27, 2023
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Milling machine vise
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Does anyone have experience with the import milling machine vises? There are pretty impressive looking 6" vises available in the $100 to...
Aug 27, 2023
Gordon
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My next build--A cross beam vacuum engine
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I am not familiar with this engine but with my experience with flame licker engines I do wonder if the engine has enough power to keep...
Aug 20, 2023
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South Bend 10K Lathe T-Slot Cross Slide
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I certainly wish that something like that was available for my 13" South Bend. Other countries are way ahead of US on incorporating a T...
Aug 15, 2023
Gordon
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Shriner parade car
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Works on my Kindle Fire but does not work on my PC
Jul 22, 2023
Gordon
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Boring bar height setting
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I made a piece to straddle the lathe V ways so that I have a consistent surface to work from. I just have to make a gauge to set the...
Jul 21, 2023
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Boring bar height setting
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My conclusion from all of this is that I have to make something which fits onto the bed of the lathe so that I have a consistent surface...
Jul 16, 2023
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Boring bar height setting
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I have done that but when the piece is not round it does not work. I guess that I will have to take the time to make a saddle to fit my...
Jul 15, 2023
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