Recent content by Lyn S.

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Willy Try this link http://www.old-engine.com/maglco.htm This should explain low tension coils. I am useing a coil removed from a auto altenator rotor. Press the rotor apart and you will find a round coil with a core. This will draw 3 amps on 12 v. power tool battery that I use. This is up on...

I have built & used the demand valve that was designed by R. Williams on the floridaame site,the one posted by Tin Falcon. My Olds and Hired Man engines start quick & run fine. Useing the original gas carb. The valve and diaphram are Tecumseh engine parts and can be found at a lawn mower and...

I have used aluminum and leaded steel in brass cylinders. Also have used stainless steel in a bronze bore. Metal pistons can be made thin walled & light. They are lubricated with powdered graphite on a q tip swab. However graphite pistons work best. Lyn S.

All breaker points arc somewhat, if they are burning blue or piting then you have a problem. If you are using a round can type auto coil , then use a auto condenser. Any older auto shop should have alot of cond. laying around. Don`t worry about capacity. Find real old auto shop as breaker...

I use very fine strand copper wire. A piece from an auto starter brush lead works for me. It seems to give the alcohol flame a tint, so you can see it. Lyn S.

I have built a L-Flow or T-Acoustic engine and have running very well. Nope I don`t know how it runs, but it is fast. 825 RPM on a electronic tach. Can`t seem to post a picture on the fourm, but will send a picture to you by Email if you wish. Email add. be should on my profile Lyn S.